• Q: What sort of clothing should I bring with me ? A: From April to November, it is quite mild but always bring a jumper incase it gets chilly, especially in the evenings (a feecie is light and would do the job). Swim costumes, shorts & T-shirts are really all you need. Except if you like walking & exploring, then bring some stout shoes. If you wish to visit mosques then females, remember to have something to cover yourselves. Remember that if you find you have left something at home, you can fix yourself up quite cheaply with some good products in Turkey.

• Q: I'm a vegitarian, will I have trouble with the food ? A: No trouble at all. Turkish food is varied, with lots of salad and vegitable dishes as well as very tasty rices, cracked wheat and fruit. For those of you that eat fish, you will have a real treat !!

• Q: I don't like spicy/hot food. Will that be a problem ? A: It shouldn't be ! Turkish food is subtly flavoured, not spicy hot like Indian or Thai. Stick to the more European elements like cheese, salad, potato, eggs etc. There is always plenty of choice and you could speak to the cook.

• Q: Do I need to take bed linen and towels with me ? A: Bed linen is provided but towels aren't. Bring both bath & beach towels. You can wash & dry them on board, a washing line can be found on deck.

• Q: Are we allowed to sleep on deck ? A: I would highly recommend you sleep at least one night under the stars. It is an experience especially in July/August when the shooting stars are prevailant. You can take your bedding up from your cabins but beware of the dew, it can sometimes be heavy.

• Q: What currency should I have with me ? A: Most Turkish businesses will take sterling, dollars or Euros and cash points are fairly common in the towns and villages where the gulets come into. I would suggest Euros if you find Turkish lire difficult to master.