Meet the MerrySails team
MerrySails has been operating TURSAB A-Group licensed Bosphorus cruises since 2001 -- that is 25 years of first-hand expertise on Istanbul's waterways. Every cruise is designed by a master-licensed captain, operated by a certified travel agency, and supported by a multilingual guest team: the people you meet below are the reason 50,000+ guests have trusted us with their Istanbul experience.
Captain Ahmet Yildiz
Senior Captain & Bosphorus Routes Lead
22+ years navigating the Bosphorus under a Turkish Maritime Authority master license, Captain Ahmet has piloted Bosphorus, Marmara, and Aegean cruises. He designs every route MerrySails operates and speaks Turkish, English, and basic German.
Expertise
- Bosphorus navigation
- Istanbul harbor pilotage
- Maritime safety
- Turkish coastal routes
Resat Akkus
Founder & Operations Director
TURSAB A-Group licensed operator since 2001, Resat built MerrySails alongside sister brands GoldenSunsetTour and MerryTourism. The portfolio has now served 50,000+ guests and remains the only direct-book boutique Bosphorus operator in Istanbul.
Expertise
- Tour operations
- Turkish tourism licensing
- Bosphorus cruise pricing
- Travel agency management
Kayra Sevli
Guest Experience Lead
Kayra manages reservations, hotel pickup logistics, and guest support across 5 languages (EN, TR, DE, FR, NL). Every confirmation email and voucher that reaches a MerrySails guest passes through her hands.
Expertise
- Tour booking workflows
- Hotel pickup logistics
- Multi-language guest support
Ready to cruise with us?
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