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Yacht charter in Turkey – everything you need to know

Nika Tomažinčič — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:22:14 +0000

Besides Greece, France, and Croatia, Turkey is one of the most popular yacht charter destinations in Europe. Imagine sailing in the Aegean, Ionian, and Meditteranean seas, tasting some of the most unique food – a fusion between the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors and discovering the Turskih rich history and culture. You can experience all of this (and more) on an even more unique vessel, a gulet.

What is a gulet, you might ask?

A gulet is a traditional Turkish wooden motor sailboat. It features two or three masts with beautiful sails, that when weather conditions allow, can be rigged to give you a full sailing experience. Gulets are becoming more popular among the yachting crowd, because of their price-performance ratio. There are more than 2,000 gulets available in Turkey, and we made a list of the best ones.

Turkey offers endless opportunities for a fun yet relaxed yachting experience. Depending on what kind of experience you would like to have, you can pick different types of yachting sailing routes. Whether you are a nature lover, a foodie, a history and culture enthusiast, or simply want to escape the crowds and relax, Turkey has you covered. Below, are some of the most interesting sailing charter routes that you simply cannot miss.

Best places to charter in Turkey

One of the most popular routes is Bodrum-Gulf of Gökova-Bordum, during which you will experience a mix of relaxation and adventure. The stops include visiting some of the most beautiful Turkish beaches and islands and discovering the rich history of the old towns.

If you want to explore all the hidden gems of the Turkish coast away from the crowds, you should opt for the Göcek-Gulf of Fethiye-Göcek route. During this journey, you can dive into the clearest sea, sunbathe in the secluded mesmerizing bays and soak in all the natural beauty of the Turkish coastline.

Göcek

Marmaris

For the more active types, the route Göcek-Kekova-Göcek is for you. Anchor in one of the picturesque bays, hike up to the top, and maybe paraglide back to the bottom. This yachting itinerary is ideal for families as it offers everything for all ages.

On the route from Marmaris to the Bozburun Peninsula, you will have a chance to visit Greece also. A perfect combination of both cultures, pure nature, and exciting nightlife. Either yachting charter destination you choose, an unforgettable experience awaits you.

How much does it cost to charter a gulet in Turkey?

How much it cost to charter a gulet or yacht depends on a few things. First, it depends on how much are you prepared to invest into the most memorable experience of your life. To charter, a gulet in Turkey varies between 20.000€ to 1.500.000€ per week. The big gap in the price range gives you room to add on the luxury level.

The ultra-luxury gulets vary from 50.000,00€ to 1.500.000,00€ a week. They feature spacious suites with ensuite bathrooms, crew white-glove service, endless water toys, spacious decks, a jacuzzi, a sauna, and swimming pools. This type of gulets can fit up to 10 guests, so each one gets top service.

Even though you decide on a more affordable option, booking a gulet in Turkey through us, high-end service, and memorable experiences are guaranteed.

Our pick of the best gulets to chart in Turkey

Perla del Mare is literally a sea pearl. This 43-meter luxurious represents the highest standard and ultimate technology. She can comfortably fit up to 12 guests in 6 luxurious suites. She features a minimalistic modern black and white design and offers an unforgettable cutting-edge performance in pure elegance.

For a more elegant relaxing voyage, Dolce Mare is an excellent choice. A tastefully designed exterior matched with a beautiful interior provides enough space and comfort for all guests. On board Dolce Mare, you’ll find lounges, a jacuzzi, water toys, and sun cushions that provide the ultimate relaxing experience. However, what makes cruising on this gulet extra special is her highly attentive and caring crew.

Kaptan Kadir is the most popular gulet in the super-luxury category. The warm and welcoming ambiance is felt throughout the whole vessel. Kaptan Kadir can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 spacious cabins. On the main and aft deck, there is plenty of space for sunbathing, relaxing, and sipping on a drink in the jacuzzi. A crew of 7 tends to the guest’s wishes at all times, ensuring an unforgettable voyage.

If you are looking for a family-friendly luxury gulet, Kaya Guneri 5 is a perfect choice. Packed with water toys like water skis, Ringo, bananas, jetskis, windsurf, and 2 canoes, the options for having fun in the water are endless. In case you want to visit the nearby beaches, the powerful tender boat is there for you. While the kids play in the water, the grown-ups can relax on the spacious aft deck.

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Luxury cruising for foodies in Turkey – Full Guide

Aymen Boulehmi — Wed, 06 May 2020 11:42:36 +0000

Spread your wings and live the most luxurious gastronomy cruising in Turkey. Combining luxurious food on a gulet yacht is key to your memorable vacation. There is so much more than just kebab and baklava that this region offers. Luxury cruising for foodies is a journey through tastes where east meets west. After renting the most beautiful vessel in Turkey, discovering magnificent locations, and superb food you will say LIFE IS GOOD!

Luxury cruising for foodies is something that your taste buds will appreciate forever. There is something about combining food and cruising that you must try and put on your bucket list.

Once you will be settled in a nice bay, the light of your yacht will be dimmed and the light of the city far away will shine away. The gourmet food menu on your table comes as a cherry on top of your cake.

From morning coffee to mini delicious pastries, from healthy breakfast to gourmet selected lunch, you will see how good this idea was.

You will experience cooking lessons and bring the piece of Turkey culinary back home. Spoil the rest of friends and family who couldn’t join you on your cruising by mastering a new recipe. Or just to enrich your home kitchen with Turkish cruising experience.

Turkish cuisine

Turkish cuisine is one of the world’s most recognizable. It combines east and west. The traces of Turkish cuisine you will find in Balkan, Asia, and Mediterranean regions.

It is one big melting pot of different cultures. It is derived from Ottoman cuisine and presents a fusion food of:

Eastern and middle eastern Europe
Central Asia and
Balkan cuisine

Joining this cruise you will experience the real food adventure.

Exclusive chefs on an exclusive gulet

You will not get the attention of just any cook. On our exclusive gulet cruising for foodies, the chefs on a gulet are top of the tops. All the chefs on luxury gulets go through special training to make sure they bring you top dishes on your table.

We ask for professional guidance from Mrs. Ozlem Warem, one of the well known Turkish chefs in her field. Her Turkish Table cookery food book received Gourmand Best in the World award for the Food Heritage category for Turkey. And we are very proud to present to you her food guidelines on your luxury gulet.

Learn how to cook like a chef

During your cruising, you will be able to become almost a real chef. You will take lessons on how to combine different herbs and spices. Where and how to use them to feel the real Turkish touch.

We are offering cooking classes, where you will not just eat delicious Turkish food, but you will also learn how to prepare it back home. The chefs on our luxury gulets are real professions plus the scenery behind your luxury gulet will make your Instagram picture real enviable.

Exclusive menu

The food menu on your luxury cruise is NOT something that we would leave to a chance. It is carefully prepared and tailored by your ideas and likings. To help you out we present to you “must-tries in Turkey” from meat to sweets. All the variety of herbs and spices and just the color of them will not leave you indifferent.

Here are just some of the must-tries in Turkey:

KOFTE; meatball
LAHMACUN; dough topped with minced meat, vegetables and herbs
DONER KEBAP; kebap
BAKLAVA; sweet pastry with chopped nuts and syrup
HUNKAR BEGENDI; smoked eggplant puree with meat casserole

Food organization

Our experts ask you what you like and dislike and after we individualize the menu according to your preferences. Trying to bring you closer to Turkish cuisine and keeping you satisfied is our main goal. Our personalized approach is what makes us different from others. Choosing top-quality ingredients, a big variety of dishes, adding the enjoyment of dining on your luxury gulet deck and your satisfaction will be exceptional. Personal service and attention to the details is something, not all cruising experience can praise themselves.

On Luxury cruising for foodies, you will get both. You won’t be sitting in hot and stuffy salons, you will be enjoying the open deck and still have your privacy. Our destination food manager Mrs. Feride Karasu helps us to find top quality, fresh and local ingredients and is not satisfied until everything is 100% perfect. What you eat on your gulet is your choice, our mission is to bring the culinary experience closer to you. To create a perfect atmosphere for perfect moments in Turkey.

Food organization: Personalized exquisite dishes made just for you!

We will prepare for you some of the best world-class Turkish and international dishes during your gulet cruise in Turkey

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Coffee and tea culture

Either you are a coffee or tea lover you will experience both on this luxury cruise. We teach you what kind of tea to drink on different occasions and how to prepare a real and unique Turkish coffee. So famous all over the world.

Drinking coffee has been a ritual since the 16th. century. Why not discover more about this experience.

In Turkey, they even leave a zip at the end of the cup, so the fortune teller can tell you your future. Learn all the stories behind and bring some of this stimulating essence back home. Learn what desserts to serve with tea or coffee and impress your guest with the oriental touch of your home.

Wine story

Good food is always accompanied by good wine. Turkey is the world’s fourth-leading producer of grapes for wine production. Has an ancient winemaking history. Wine production is recently growing sufficiently and becoming more and more recognizable. Such as:

Pasaeli, Calkarasi Rose
Urla Sarapcilik
Pasaeli Merlot….

Are just some of the must-try wine.

Expand your wine horizons

You will get an opportunity to meet enology experts and find out everything about Turkish wines. How to distinguish quality from, not so quality ones. On what to be attended to when tasting the wines and most important; How to combine the right wine with your food, to fulfill the enjoyment of the culinary

Raki&Beer

Of course, there are not just wines, Turkey is far more famous for its spirits Raki. Raki is a Turkish signature, known also as Lion’s milk. It is a spirit that goes with celebrating a birthday, promotion, or end of a relationship. There are many different types of raki for different occasions. Learn how to drink it and not to get a headache. Also, Turkish Beer is a world-famous beer. It is easily drinkable and competes with raki and wine.

Apart from Efes as the most famous Turkish beer, there are also:

Bomonti,
Marmara,
Gara Guzu and some more.

Live your Turkish Fairytale

Magic, mystic, and unforgettable are just some words that you could describe Turkey with. What not to live all this in one week on your gulet. We bring on your luxury gulet this classy experience that will captivate you in all your senses. With delicious food, drinks, belly dancers, and music you will feel like you are in 1001 night fairytale. For one night be enchanted by Turkey’s stories under the sky full of stars.

Plan your getaway form every day and rent this exclusive luxuries gulet to experience exclusive food. Reset your taste buds and discover new tastes and new spices. This experience is not just about filling up and moving on and it is not about discovering where to go and what to eat… It is much more than this. It is the moment that after a good meal and service on your luxury gulet you simply say LIFE IS GOOD! Contact our top experts and that will gather all the answers to your questions. There is nothing better than experiencing high-quality food on a luxury gulet cruising among the Turkish bays and beaches.

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Luxury gulet holiday in Turkey for families

Aymen Boulehmi — Tue, 05 May 2020 13:30:01 +0000

Luxury gulet cruising for families is a fantastic idea, which doesn’t have to be just a dream. During this holiday you will have no worries about: what your kids are gonna eat, are they gonna be bored, will they be safe…while you are gonna finally take your well-deserved vacation. To add up there is no cleaning and cooking so we are sure you gonna feel like winning a jackpot.

If at first glance the idea of cruising with your kids might not really appeal to you but think again. Luxury family gulet cruising in Turkey is a top way of spending your vacation with kids. Choosing this type of vacation you will please everybody although it may sound like an impossible mission.

Cruising with the family has become more convenient than ever. Everyone knows that spending quality time with your family is the highest value nowadays than ever. Combining this, with taking time on your vacation for yourself is possible with luxury gulet cruising. On this type of cruising you can get all in one: Happy kids, happy wife, happy life!

Crew

On your special gulet cruising, you won’t need to take care of anything. We choose a crew that is great with kids who will keep them busy all the time during your cruising. And in case your kids are quite young (+5 years old) and if you still worry, a babysitter or an animator can always be on board as well, if you like.

This way you will easily and with a peaceful mind even take an evening walk with your husband or wife. Enjoy with your husband/wife a glass of wine or delicious dinner somewhere far away from everything and everyone.

Food onboard

We all know what is the mother’s first concern with kids on vacation.

What are they going to eat?
Will the food be healthy?
Are they going to eat at all?

On a luxury gulet cruising in Turkey, you can forget about all these questions. Our chefs know exactly what kids like and what they don’t like. Not to mention, that before you even step on your gulet they are already informed about all your preferences. About 8 weeks before your cruising, we start the food preparation process. We send you a Finalizing lab, which is some kind of online questionnaire.

In this Lab, we ask all about your ideas of a perfect cruise. You also explain to us about your food preferences. As:

What you like/dislike
What type of food your kids are fond of
If you like more meat or fish dishes
What type of snacks you like
If any vegetarians or vegans on board
If you like Halal or Kosher food….

Whatever you like, you express and we make it happen. So no worries about food onboard anymore. And the good part is you won’t even have to clean the dishes after. You just have to sit down and be served. The MasterChef onboard prepares the menu according to your preferences, attractive to eye, and taste. The kids will love it. They prepare a special kids’ menu, so you don’t have to worry about if they will like it or not. The ingredients they select are always fresh and local. Our ground food destination manager always gives special care to the ingredients and that everything is as it should be. Nothing is left by chance.

Activities

Here is the next important moment that can spoil our vacation. Kids that are bored.

We all know that feeling. When you are just about ready to grab your favorite book or have a favorite cocktail, your kids start to run around and complain about being bored. Well, taking a luxury gulet cruising in Turkey, you can forget about that scene.

The only thing that might happen there, is that they will fall down from exhaustion and fall asleep at 9.00 PM. And you can have the whole evening just for yourself. Kids will be amused at all times by amenities onboard, destinations and crew.

Amenities

Taking a Luxury gulet cruising in Turkey, amenities onboard are so many, that you might not have time to do everything. Kids enjoy the sailing experience. The gulet is a type of vessel not really made for sailing, but enough to show your kid what sailing means. The crew will be more than happy to spread the wings and teach them some basics to make them feel like a real captain feels on the boat.

You and your kids can try yourself in:

fishing,
surfing,
kayaking,
sup,
ski jets or
even scuba diving or subwing

If you will be lucky and catch a fish the chef will gladly prepare it for you and serve it for your dinner. You can even have a scuba diving instructor on board and really master this sport.

Itinerary

When cruising with kids the itinerary must be really chosen carefully. Apart from the food in your Finalizing lab, you express as well what you would like to see or experience on your luxury cruise in Turkey. According to our experiences, including the facts of the kids on board, we suggest the right route. It is important that the distance between destinations is short. Not much of a motor cruising.

When the gulet is cruising the kids usually watch a movie or play on your computer in a cabin. Therefore it can not last for too long. They can soon get bored and we don’t want this.

So as fast as possible the captain anchor the gulet in the nice bay and activities can begin:

Swimming
Snorkeling
Jumping in the sea
Driving to the beach for searching for beautiful pebbles and hidden gems
Do other water sport activities

If you like we can organize some activities on the ground as well. If older kids, you can take a hiking or biking route, or sightseeing with your private guide. Usually, in the evening your gulet is moored close to the town.

So in the night, it is easily reachable for lazy strolling down the port or quiet evening with your husband/wife, while the crew takes care of your kids.

No itinerary is graved in stone. Each morning or night before, you check with your captain the next day itinerary. You like to stay in one bay a day more or you don’t like this one at all? You can always change it. Except when it is a matter of weather.

Then we don’t take any risk at all. If the captain decides it is too dangerous to go, we are always on his side. He knows his job and he knows it well.

Escape the crowds – Luxury gulet cruise routes in Turkey

Samples of the most popular blue cruise itineraries in Turkey

Explore routes

Extra activities

You are short in time and still don’t want to miss a thing? Maybe you are interested in something more to see and you don’t want to miss it because the kids aren’t?

According to your interest, we can:

Prepare a private tour among Turkish vineyards
Organize visiting sightseeing or
With a private jet, take you to Ephesus to show you the most famous archeological spots in Turkey. Where the house of Virgin Mary is and one of the most important ancient cities in Turkey

For one day while you will be fulfilling your curiosity for history, archeology, or taste buds, your kids will be safe on board with our crew, babysitter or animator. Would you like to learn how to cook and more about Turkish cuisine? We can bring an extra chef that can even the hardest teenagers motivate for cooking. Cooking is one of the funniest ways for family bonding.

Special nights and Turkish fairy tales

During your cruising, we organize some special night as well and spice up your family moments. Are you celebrating special occasions? Let us surprise you and make it even more memorable. We bring you, DJ on your gulet, and make a real disco night for you and your teenagers. Have fun with karaoke shows and express yourself with no limits.

Or prepare a theme night in a style of Turkish fairytale, where you will be taken back in some other era and in a world full of imagination. In a fairytale where good wins the bad and everybody lives happily ever after.

Choosing luxury gulet cruising for your vacation, you can expect a day packed with activities, with no worry about food or safety at all. No waiting lines or crowds, no sleepless night, or running for clean toilets…. Pure family bonding and relaxation. It is a perfect way to nurture the family ties in those days so needed and precious. Cruising is an amazing way for a family vacation, with a lot to do and many places to see. If you were triggered with this blog, contact our experts and send an inquiry. We will be more than happy to advise you on the right gulet and the right route for you and your family.

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Why renting a luxury gulet is so special

Aymen Boulehmi — Mon, 04 May 2020 13:26:29 +0000

Once your cruise on a Turkish luxury gulet, you will wish to do it again and again. This experience will leave you so satisfied that you will not wish anything less so you will not want to spend your holidays in any other way. Definitely, you will ask yourself, why I didn’t do it before.

Just close your eyes and imagine:

Traveling with your family or closest friends
Traveling without moving
Itinerary according to your interest
Activities you like
Far away from the crowds
Food you adore
Friendly crew

And if you add crystal clear water, salty breeze in your hair, blue sky above you and thousands of stars on evening night... is there anything else to say? All this you can expect on luxury cruising in Turkey. Gulets are not the type of the vessel, where you will be sailing like crazy. These vessels are made for enjoyment, to spread the wings enough to feel the wind in your face, to take beautiful pictures, and make everyone jealous.

Cruising with Style

Feel like on top of the world, cruise on a luxury gulet among the beautiful Turkish bays. Enjoy the classy, comfortable, and spacious cabins and afford yourself the treatment you deserve.

One of the top qualities of the gulets is that during your cruising you will have enough space and all the privacy you need.

Taste the beyond delicious food, explore the small towns and enjoy in neverending days of leisure and quietness. Most of all spend quality time with your family and friends, far away from mobile phones and hectic life.

Welcome on board

Forget about lines waiting to check in to get the room. Your private driver in an air-conditioned vehicle will take you straight from the airport to your luxury gulet. He will be waiting for you with your family name on board and he will welcome you at your vacation destination. Onboard you can expect friendly smiling faces waiting for you and offering a welcome drink.

Start your cruising smooth and easy, with no stress and anxiety.

After all the necessary formalities, you are headed right to the closest nice quiet bay. Take the first deep breath of the blue sea and listen to the sound of the summer. While some of you just dream of a calm and restful evening, the others can jump into the sea before dinner is served. Have your favorite evening cocktail before your sleep and set the itinerary for the next day of your vacation.

Dining on luxury gulet and summer cocktails

Dining on your luxury gulet is a lifetime experience. Enjoying the food under the sky full of stars, you’re gonna feel like a movie star. It is hard to describe this surrealistic moment that you won’t wish to end.

While gulet is moored in a quiet bay you are enjoying perfectly designed food, tailored just for you. We can praise ourselves that chefs on our luxury gulets in Turkey are master chefs above all.

There is no waiting line to be served and waiters are there to fill your glass whenever you like. Everything seems so unreal, classy, and pleasant, that you will make a wish to stop the time.

Crew

The crew is an important part of luxury cruising. They take care of the friendly atmosphere and environment to keep it safe and clean.

While you nurture your family or friendly ties, they take care of the rest.

Apart from the captain, you will meet:

the skipper,
chef,
waiter

and if needed also:

babysitter,
masseur,
nurse or
diving instructor

And all of them with one goal only; To keep you satisfied and say LIFE IS GOOD!

Itinerary

We always tailor itinerary according to your idea. You tell us what you would like to see, visit, do on your cruising and we make it happen. We consult with the captain of your luxury gulet and prepare the route you dream about.

Did you change your mind? No worries. Every night or next morning you check the route plan with your captain, and some minor changes are always possible. Most of the luxury gulets have onboard all kinds of water-toys and games, so you can never get bored. Even if you don’t like to do any of these activities you can always just sit in the jacuzzi and watch the landscape passing by. But if you like to fish, scuba dive, ski jets, or kayaking there are plenty of amenities on your luxury gulet. Just make a wish.

Special moments and activities

Do you like your cruising:

More active,
More hiking or cycling,
Or do you just like to party all night long?

You have a special moment to celebrate?

We prepare everything to make it memorable. You can stop in an idyllic small town and we reserve the table for you in a special restaurant, just to mark the moment with the ceremony. Before you step on board you will be informed, how in general your cruising will look like.

We always individualize your holiday away from the crowds with secret gems included.

A day on your Luxury gulet

After a morning fresh jump in the sea, you enjoy a delicious breakfast with famous Turkish coffee or tea. You spread your wings and sail towards new adventures. Stop in some quiet bay, visit a small town, and enjoy the hidden gems. Stay active with swimming, kayaking, or jet skiing as you wish. Try yourself in scuba diving or subwing, important is you have fun.

You can always just sit in a jacuzzi or lay on your deck and read your favorite book or magazine. Whatever you do, important is you have fun and you relax from the stressful year behind. It follows the best part of the cruising. Enjoying the meal.

You are seated in the exterior sitting area and listen to the sound of the sea and cicadas while an exclusive meal prepared for you is served. Meals attractive to eye and taste. While you will take your time for a siesta, the captain will lift up the anchor and sail to the next beautiful bay. Before exploring the new town or going on a relaxing stroll to the promenade you can take one more swim and get ready for action.

Maybe you can attend some local festivals or just hang out with the natives. Do you want to have one more cocktail before you say good night? Your personal waiter is there at your service. Just make a wish. A new day is there waiting for new adventures.

Cruising on a luxury Turkish gulet is extremely flexible, family-friendly, effortless, and romantic types of holidays.

The whole atmosphere is so intoxicated that it addicts you to luxury gulet cruising.

Not only that. On cruising:

You see numbers of destinations in a short time
You can lay back or upbeat your every day
Nurture your precious family ties

Experience this adventure and send an inquiry to our experts. The gulets come in all kinds of sizes for different prices and budgets. We will be more than happy to help you to find the perfect one and let your adventure begin.

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Luxury cruising price overview – Full Guide

Aymen Boulehmi — Mon, 04 May 2020 08:20:46 +0000

The question shouldn’t be how much the luxury cruise in Turkey costs. The question should be: How much money are you willing to invest in a luxury cruise experience in Turkey? With larger budgets, only the sky’s the limit. In past cruising was narrowed on classic vessels 12 – 16 meters long with one toilet for the entire group. Nowadays cruising has become much more sophisticated. Today you choose between luxury and ultra-luxury cruising with the superb service and accommodation standards. We will try to make a short price overview and explain where the differences are, and the brief introduction of different gulets.

Luxury cruising with Turkish Gulet or Yacht promises you a unique experience. And every unique experience has its price. How much this would cost depend on many factors.

The prices for Turkish gulet vary from 20.000€ to 1.500.000€ per week. Everything depends on you and how large your budget is. There are some gaps in facilities and pricing. Those gaps are your opportunities to rent a super-luxury cruising in Turkey. Maybe you can sacrifice not having 3 jacuzzis on your yachts, but you don’t have to sacrifice your dream.

Ultra Luxury Option

Here we don’t talk about cabins, we name them suites. More luxury a gulet is, the more suites it has.

Their emphasis is on service, a number of crew members, and spacious suites. Extra crew members as a babysitter, massager are considered as a matter of course. Of course, you can expect a large variation of water-toys, onboard equipment, and larger storage spaces. Movies, music, games, entertainment, and attention on every move you make.

Ultra Luxury Turkish gulet Yachts are extremely attractive with huge bathrooms, sundeck jacuzzi, sauna, and swimming pools. More than one exterior dining and master suites. The capacity of guests is not more than 10 and on every 2 passengers is at least one crew member, so you can get more personal attention. You can count on exceptional service and top quality food. They take attention to every detail and nothing is left to chance.

Price range

The prices of Ultra-Luxury cruising can vary from 50.000,00€ to 1.500.000,00€. But once you try this experience you will never be satisfied with the less. Some of our top option, where you will experience Ultra Luxury cruising:

Mare Nostrum

50000€ / per week

Mare Nostrum is a super-sized traditional wooden gulet that raises the standards of on-water luxury yachts in Turkey pretty high. Her interior is gorgeous and in warm colors filled with elegant details, which gives an overall classy interior feel.

Perla del Mare

45000€ – 65000€ / per week

The luxurious gulet represents the highest standard and ultimate technology ready to serve 12 guests. Although she features minimalistic black and white themed design, she still offers unforgettable cutting-edge performance.

Meira

105000€ – 125000€ / per week

Meira is a 54.5-meter yacht from Turkey built to give a top-notch sailing experience you can have in Turkish waters. This is one of the most superior motor sailors that provides an ultra-luxury atmosphere.

Luxury Gulet Experience

Turkish Luxury gulet experience is a magnificent experience for everyone who wants to take a step higher from standard cruising. Luxury gulets are hand-picked from our top gulet expert team who are not satisfied with minimum standards. They are suitable for honeymooners as for the family or couples, groups of friends who are celebrating special occasions.

Price range

They are more affordable since the prices range between 20.000,00€ to 50.000,00€. Always ready crew members will serve you with fresh food, fabulous meals, fresh seafood, and delicious desserts. Your cabins will be prepared, your drinks will be served, while the blue sky will be above you. The difference with the Ultra Luxury cruising would be in the number of cabins, the number of crew on board, and the selection of available amenities. They accommodate more passengers and have more cabins that are not so spacious as on Ultra-luxury Gulet Yachts. Most of them have jacuzzi as well as a pool and spacious deck for relaxation and full enjoyment. You can still expect superb service and extraordinary cuisine, maybe not 24/7 but still available as much as possible.

Some of our top choices would be:

You can expect a friendly atmosphere onboard, where everybody knows your name. The cruising with those luxury gulets always ends up with the best reviews and highest client satisfaction.

Dolce Mare

28000€ – 49000€ / per week

Dolce Mare is a luxurious gulet popular among many clients looking for a fine relaxing cruise. Beautifully designed exterior and interior provide comfort for 12 guests onboard. On deck, you’ll find spacious lounges, jacuzzi, water toys, jet ski on request.

Bella Mare

28000€ – 42000€ / per week

Bella Mare is designed in a way that each detail is carefully thought out. 36 meters long gulet offers 6 very comfortable cabins and lots of deck space where you’ll also discover Jacuzzi perfect for romantic nights and relaxing days.

Queen of Salmakis

28000€ – 54000€ / per week

Luxury gulet Queen of Salmakis features 8 cabins that are equipped with everything you might need for a comfortable cruise in luxury and style. Guests will be able to enjoy various modern amenities during the cruise along Turkish Riviera.

Kaptan Kadir

35000€ – 40000€ / per week

Gulet Kaptan Kadir is like a 5-star hotel on the water with an authentic reconstruction of a traditional Turkish schooner-style gulet. Attentive personalized service on board is to be expected since you will be taken care of by a professional crew of 7.

Cobra King

21000€ – 36750€ / per week

Cobra King is deluxe class classic 34 meters in length and can it can accommodate up to 12 guests, in style and comfort of her 5 luxurious cabins equipped with all you might need for a nice stay. Perfect choice for families, or mixed groups looking for a luxury cruise experience.

Pricing

The price of renting the gulet in Turkey depends on many things.

It depends on mostly of:

Category of your Turkish Gulet/Yacht and
Time of your cruising

A second very important role in price range plays the season you like to cruise:

Lower season; May and October
Midseason; June and September
High season; July and August

In the low season, you can really book top gulet for a very reasonable price and feel like on top of the world.

If you book your gulet for two weeks or more, you can always get a special deal also If you are a larger group and you book more than one Gulet Yacht.

What is included in the price

What is included in the price is something that needs special attention. We always suggest to our clients to read the underlined text and to read it thoroughly. The most Superb Ultra Luxury Turkish Gulets Yachts operate with A.P.A. Which means Advance Provisional Allowance. Usually is about 30% of the charter fee and covers all the extras.

Such as:

Food and beverages
Water-toys
Private marinas
Anything you can imagine.

It is the amount of money that the captain is using during your cruising. If among your cruising you exceed the amount, you add more on the spot. If the amount is still in A.P.A at the end of your cruising, you get it back. The captain holds all the receipts and they are available for you to check them any time you like. In this case, you don’t worry about expenses on your cruising at all. You pay A.P.A. in advance, step on your Gulet and enjoy the cruising.

The other possibility that Luxury Gulet Yacht may use as the payment method is paying some amount in advance and some on the spot. They separate Mandatory and Nonmandatory extras.

Mandatories are:

Food and Beverage,
Port and tourist taxes

Non-Mandatories are:

Water-toys
Private Marinas, Port taxes and Customs fees (out of Turkish waters)
Relocation Fee
Extra Activities

It is always good to check what your Turkish Gulet price is covering.

Tipping

Know that tipping is not covered in any option above. It is your gratuity and showing your satisfaction with the service on the gulet and the whole cruising experience. Usually is 5 – 10% of your charter fee. It is not obligatory but is a very nice gesture that brings a smile on everyone’s face.

If you are interested in luxury cruising in Turkey you are on the right site, so don’t search any further. Top customer support is what makes us different from other cruising providers so your cruising satisfaction will be complete. Contact our advisers and check the best possibilities and offer yourself the ultimate top vacation.

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A Luxury retreat – Gulet charter concept

Aymen Boulehmi — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:45:43 +0000

On a luxury gulet retreat, you learn to connect with your soul again, become unstoppable, and find time for yourself again. Do something just for you and spoil yourself. Leave all your worries behind, relax, recharge your batteries, and find the way back to your roots.

Package (7.000€ to 25.000€) of “unwinding activities” with Luxury gulet cruise holidays would look full of:

Wellness treatments
Exercises
Fashion and cosmetics workshops
Health workshops
Relaxation
Fun
Socializing
Everything to relieve the everyday stress of our busy lives.

Luxury GUIDE to relaxation

Things to do on Luxury Retreat: The most important part of this retreat would be to treat yourself with time for yourself.

Stress management
Not to be afraid to show who you are
Connect yourself with the inner child
Let the worries behind
Take time for yourself
Find creativity inside yourself
Breath, breath and again breathe
Rejuvenate yourself
Find a woman in you
Be unstoppable and most of all
Discover what you really want for yourself

LUXURY RETREAT IN TURKEY

– Full Guide –

You can enjoy an exquisite luxury cruising retreat among the beautiful Turkish areas. It is the best wellness experience on the sea, just right for your body, mind, and spirit. While stunning beaches and secluded bays are the perfect scenery for your mind to take off from everyday hectic life. Booking the Luxury Gulet you are secured with the best experience so you don’t need to look any further. Luxury gulets supported with all the amenities are just what you are looking for. Accompanied by like-minded and exceptional service, you will JUST BE YOU.

A luxury retreat in Turkey is our offer to you to help you find yourself again. To forget about your everyday stress and problems. It is your time to unwind and re-energize your body. It is time to stimulate your mind and body with yoga classes, learn about healthy and balanced food.

The luxury retreat will bring you closer to rediscover what really matters in your life and embrace yourself with kindness and magnificent natural scenery.

You will practice breathing with all your lungs and let life inside you. How to age gracefully and be proud of yourself.

You will return back home full of energy and wiser but mostly calm down and happy with yourself.

Yoga and meditation

On your Luxury retreat cruising, you start your day with salutation to the sun. We welcome the sun and embrace ourselves with sun rays. Absorb its heat and energy for the whole day. Practice the breathing and exhale bad energy.

Absorb the outstanding scenery with morning sunrise. You don’t need to be an expert in yoga. Our yoga experts are there to show you and introduce you with basics and the advanced ones to reach the higher levels. You will combine yoga and meditation and help you to control your everyday stress.

You will realize that the most important things in this world don’t cost a thing:

Beautiful sunrise and magnificent sunset, new and unique friendships, reading a book in the quietness of the sundeck of your luxury gulet.

Masseurs and special treatment

Having a masseur on board helps you to relax and reduce stress. To relax your body muscles and improve your circulation.

It is proven that regular massage helps in many things. It is a unique experience that you will ask for more and more. Indulge yourself with:

face massage,
foot massage,
body wraps or
classic massage of neck and shoulder.

An extensive range of beauty treatments with aromatic oils will rejuvenate you in the most natural way.

Feel like a woman

You don’t need to worry about your look. Onboard you have your pedicure, manicure, and everything nowadays woman needs. During your luxury cruising, we organize a natural cosmetic workshop and makeup lessons. You learn more about your type of skin and how to use your makeup for different opportunities. Our professional makeup artist can show you how Turkish women use their makeup or comb their hair. Show you the basics of henna tattoo and organize henna night with belly dancers. Awaken up a woman inside you.

Symbolizing Henna tattoos

Henna symbolizes joy, beauty, and spiritual awakening. What else can better describe our cruising than this? Each tattoo has its own meaning and placement. Henna is popular to dye hair, skin or nail in North Africa, Turkey, India, and Southeast Asia. It is a color made of a tree called henna. In different countries, it has different meanings. Find out the meaning in Turkey and indulge yourself in this orient experience.

Healthy food

For complete rejuvenation, food plays an important role. On luxury retreat, you are not only enjoying the first-class healthy food. The nutritional adviser will prepare and organize a food menu balanced with your body, mind, and soul. Enjoying the food is just one important view, enjoying healthy food on your cruise, you will discover a new dimension in culinary. Combining delicious Turkish food, with the color pallets of all their spices and herbs it is only a step higher.

Learn how to cook healthy and balanced

During your cruising, we bring a special nutrition expert on board and show you how to cook healthy balanced food, with some simple tricks. How to make your children grow fond of healthy food. They share with you their knowledge, advise you, and tailor diet plans. You will go home feeling brand new and full of self-confidence.

Stay in shape

If you are or not in shape you will love your exercise program. Apart from your morning yoga and meditation, exercise is an important part of your life to be in balance with your body and mind. Your fitness trainer will guide you through pilates lessons, swimming lessons or just walking among the forest and embrace the trees. A local guide can take you to the unique locations and show where hidden gems are.

Exercise

After getting to know each other, you decide what type of exercise suits you the most. And if you don’t know the trainer will help you to find out. There is plenty to do on luxury gulets and who knows maybe you will find your new way of exercising. Important is we have fun, stay creative, and young in mind. Stretch your muscles and improve flexibility. But don’t worry, this is not a Bootcamp where they will be after you. It is just nice cruising among all the pleasures that you will be asking for more and more and more…..

Relax and enjoy the music

The main theme of luxury cruising is to RELAX and charge your batteries. Bring your favorite book with you and find a piece of quietness in a perfect bay. Read your book and do whatever brings happiness and peace in your mind. Feel the sun, salty breeze, and hear the rhythm of the sea.

Listen to the soothing music, free your mind, and take time for yourself only. Focus your attention on things that are happening right now in those moments. Our exclusive service is there to remind you of what you deserve. Every evening before dining we enclose the day with the salutation to the moon and are grateful for everything we are and just the way we are.

Turkish Bath Hammam

A night before your departure, you arrive at the main port. There is no way to leave Turkey without experiencing a Turkish bath. We recommend you to visit the most exclusive Turkish hammam. Experience this middle east steam bath, which can be categorized also as a wet sauna. Although it originated from the Arbabian part of the world, Turks made it really popular and open to everybody. Usually, the treatment lasts a set period of time but you can come in and out as you like.

Important is that you:

Relax and prepare yourself

There are areas where you prepare yourself and change. A place where you have a cup of tea or cold drink before or after the bath.

Adjust to the warmth

It is some kind of intermedia room, where you adjust yourself to the heat and receives your towel.

Scrub Full body and soak

In this hot room you are scrubbed by the attendant and after follows the application of the special soap

Rinse and massage

After you rinse the soap you close your eyes and enjoy a fine massage. It is a perfect way to end your Luxury retreat in Turkey.

Luxury retreat cruising isn’t just cruising among the bays and secluded beaches. It is much more than this. It is a luxury experience of a lifetime. Luxury gulet with its retreat sundeck and luxury service will help you to rebalance your body, mind, and soul. Can you imagine anything better? No strict schedule or rules let you unwind as you are pleased. Our experts will have a program for you just the way you like and take you to the most beautiful destinations. We follow your ideas and suggestions. The only thing that matters to us is your well being and your happiness. To find tranquility and calmness. Our experts will advise you and provide you with all the information needed.

It is for everyone who is on their way of path discovering. Your lifestyle is your biggest life inspiration. Don’t wait for opportunities, create ones. There is no better investment than investing in yourself.

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Main FAQ to know before renting a luxury gulet in Turkey

Aymen Boulehmi — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:55:32 +0000

Renting a luxury gulet in Turkey means you like to cruise at your own pace and see the places you would like to see. The food is modified according to your liking and the route completely tailored to your group. In Turkey, we will provide you with a great variety of all types of luxury gulets. This is one of a kind vacation experience great for couples, groups of friends, or families who like to bond and spend quality time together.

Just thinking of this type of holiday means you are ready to sail in a big style. You want to cruise in a comfortable way and enjoy the escape from the everyday stress and hectic life. One thing is sure, and that is that the fact you won’t be disappointed. You will be treated like on top of the world and come back home with a nice tan, great memories, and unique experience.

What type of vessel is gulet and how does the procedure of renting one look like? These are just some questions we will try to answer in this blog?

Is it suitable for your type of group?
How is food organized?
Why not rent a villa instead?

If you are looking for those answers, you are on the right page. Find out what is so unique that more than 80% of our clients describe this experience as “Must do or would do it again!” Why after the cruise with the luxury gulet in Turkey you simply say “LIFE IS GOOD!”

All the Frequently asked questions:

1- What is a “luxury gulet”?

2- How much does it cost to rent a luxury gulet in Turkey?

3- Is Luxury Gulet Rental good for families with small children or teenagers?

4- Why is renting a luxury gulet better than renting a villa or going to a hotel?

5- How is food organized on a luxury gulet in Turkey?

6- What is the Difference between standard all-inclusive and deluxe all-inclusive menu?

7- What is the booking procedure like? How do I find the best gulet for myself?

8- What type of crew is there usually on board and what do they do?

9- What kind of places I can visit when I charter a gulet in Turkey? How flexible are the routes? Do you help us plan?

10- What are some of the best things we can experience during a gulet cruise in Turkey?

11- Why would I book with your company?

12- What happens after the booking procedure and in the “final preparations” part?

1.) What is a “luxury gulet”?

First of all, let’s answer what a Gulet is. Gulet (Turkish pronunciation: ɡuˈlet) is a type of vessel described as a classic Turkish boat. It is a traditional designed wooden motor sailer, run by the engine. If before its purpose was to sail across the Aegean sea, nowadays it looks like a mini floating hotel. It offers the best serving hospitality experience by an extremely carefully chosen crew. Gulets nowadays are not made to fish or to sail like crazy. They are made for enjoyment and relaxing cruising down the Turkish coast and among its beautiful and quiet bays.

Luxury gulet means you will enjoy a modern sailing gulet vessel, offering you all the luxury you can imagine. The cabins are suites, spacious, classy, and richly furnished. There are not more than 5 maximum of 6 suites, comfortable and cozy. Fully air-conditioned and fully equipped with TV and large bathrooms. You will be enjoying your meals in an exterior open wide area and a nice summer breeze in your hair. The food is carefully chosen, you will meet on your plate only fresh and local ingredients. Carefully designed menu tailored according to your preferences. A real stunning food will take you to the new dimension of food experience. Cruising with luxury gulet in Turkey means there are on every two passengers one crew member that takes care of your needs promptly.

Apart from the captain, you will meet:

Chef,
Sailor,
Waiter,
Hostess and
anyone else you may need (a babysitter, animator, or scuba diving instructor…)

You can choose between a huge variety of water amenities onboard or relax in a jacuzzi on the open deck. The Gulet service on luxury cruising in Turkey is exceptional and the whole cruising experience as one of a lifetime moments. Cruising with the luxury gulet in Turkey is for high demanding clients who know what they want.

2.) How much does it cost to rent a luxury gulet in Turkey

The prices may vary depending on the size and equipment of the Gulet. The question shouldn’t be how much it costs, it should be how much can you afford. Only the sky’s the limit.

You can find standard gulets in the range of 20.000€ or even less. But if you are looking for luxury ones the prices start from 20.000€ to 50.000€ and for Ultra-Luxury 50.000€ and up. But once you try this one, you understand what you are paying.

The price depends also from the time you are booking your gulet. Early booking may bring you some extra discount, as well as the season of your cruising:

Low season; the prices are the most attractive in May and October
Midseason; a bit higher but still affordable; June and September
High season; when the requests are on top; July and August.

It is always good to book as soon as possible when there is still availability. You can book a real luxury gulet for a good price if the moment is right. The luxury gulets that we are offering are hand-picked from our top experts according to their experiences and customer demands.

We listed the top 14 most luxurious gulet in Turkey, that you should check out.

After you book your luxury Gulet in Turkey you are precisely informed of what is included in your price and what isn’t. Ultra Luxury Gulet in Turkey operates with A.P.A. (Advanced Provision Allowance). Meaning you pay from 7.000€ to 25% of your charter fee and from this amount, all the Mandatory and Non-mandatory extras are covered.

Mandatory extras are:

Food and Beverages
Port and Tourist taxes
No mandatory extras are:
Port in Private Marinas
Port and taxes outside the Turkish waters
Water sports amenities where fuel needed

If the amount at the end of cruising is still in A.P.A., you receive it back and if you exceed the amount, you pay extra on the spot. If there is no A.P.A., the owners of gulets charge extra for an All-Inclusive or Deluxe food package. All-Inclusive food package you pay on the spot or is included in your charter price. Even the Luxury Gulets differ between them, so it is strongly advised to check thoroughly the price breakdown and consult with your booking adviser.

3.) Is Luxury Gulet Rental good for families with small children or teenagers?

Yes, of course, it is. It is more than good for a family vacation with small children or teenagers.
Gulets are very comfortable, stable vessels, and the captains are professionals who know what they are doing.

Your kids will fall asleep at 9.00 PM from exhaustion and teenagers will maybe have a chance to try or discover some new sport activity. If you are looking for a vacation where you can actually please everyone, cruising with a luxury gulet in Turkey is the right answer.

Your vacation will be packed with full days activity, a route tailored to your preferences and food…simply divine. Fresh, local with carefully chosen ingredients. Luxury gulet cruising in Turkey means you don’t worry about anything. No worries about safety, cleanliness, food, activities… Everything is taken care of by the carefully chosen crew. The crew that loves kids and knows how to motivate the teenagers.

Before you step onboard, we ask you what is your favorite food, what your kids like to eat, and what absolutely don’t like. This way the chef is ready to prepare a menu tailored by your taste and preferences. At the end of the day, the kids will be filled up with food and tired of different activities. And on top of this, you will be able to steal the moments just for yourself, have a glass of wine with your spouse, somewhere far away from this hectic world and mobile phones. If you like, we can provide you with a babysitter or animator on board, so you can take your time for a massage or jacuzzi while passing by the idyllic scenery of the Turkish coast.

Our crew will take care of your kids, show them how to sail, and make them captain for one gulet. The cruising from one destination to another won’t take long, so they won’t have to wait too long before jumping in the sea. Before the:

Snorkeling
Jetski
Subwing or scuba dive or
Discovering the secret bays

Do you like hiking or cycling with your family? We can deliver for your family bicycles or organize nice hiking/biking trails according to your ability. With your private guide, we organize sightseeing tours that are not too boring for kids and still interesting enough to fulfill your curiosity. Is there a special moment you like to commemorate? We prepare the festive atmosphere and make it memorable. During your whole cruise, there are many game boards on your luxury gulet, so no excuse for not letting the inner child out from you.

As well in the night we can organize a real disco night, with a DJ, karaoke show, and diversify your cruising moments. There is no sweeter melody for your ears as family laughs. You like Turkish food and want to enlarge your cooking abilities? We bring you the cook with enough patience to teach you from basics to master plates or to enthusiast your teenagers. Not all gulets are suitable for kids, especially not for small kids or toddlers. That’s why our expert adviser is here to help you and find you the right one for you and your family. With the safety net around, not too many steps and a crew that simply adores kids and will have an eye on all of them.

4.) Why is renting a luxury gulet better than renting a villa or going to a hotel?

People who haven’t tried cruising may find thousands of reasons why not to go or why renting a villa is better. Well, people who have tried will tell you only one thing: It should be on your bucket list. Gulets come in different sizes and have become more and more affordable. If their purpose used to be for fishing, nowadays are made for one thing only: to enjoy. Once you try standard gulets you simply ask for more. Once you try Luxury Gulet, you simply say: LIFE IS GOOD! There are many reasons why renting a Luxury gulet in Turkey is much better than renting a villa or going to the hotel.

Different destination in short time

You can see so many different places in a short time. The route is tailored according to your preferences and is changeable on a daily basis. You like one bay more, stay a day longer or you don’t like the port where your gulet anchor… Just spread the wings and just sail to another one. As long as the route keeps some kind of a prearranged frame, there is nothing that couldn’t be rearranged. Except for the weather. On this, unfortunately, we still have no influence. And the best part is, you unpack your suitcases only once.

Family-friendly type vacation

Cruising on a luxury gulet in Turkey you can connect or reconnect with your family the most possible way. There are so many possibilities for different activities, for all ages and for all kinds of tastes. Your kids are with you and a friendly crew is there to assist you whenever needed. You need a moment for yourself and your spouse, the babysitter on board will gladly watch over your kids while you will enjoy a glass of wine in a quite new town. Carefully prepared food on your plate, according to your liking only and crew to serve you and make sure your glasses are non stop full.

No waiting line

There is no waiting line to check-in or at the dining area. Your personal driver will take you from your airport straight to your luxury gulet where the smiling crew will be waiting for you. After the welcome drink and short formalities, you are headed straight to the closest bay where a romantic dinner is ready for you to be served.

Activities you like

Luxury gulets offer so many water sport amenities as long as you are water sport enthusiastic. And if you aren’t, the jacuzzi is always there for you, to enjoy and observe the picturesque landscape passing by. Are you into some extra activity on the ground? A private guide will take you and show you all about:

History
Archeology
Architecture
Local gourmet experience…

And much more if you like. You like to do hiking or biking tours, we can prepare it for you and deliver bikes on your gulet. But if you like:

Snorkeling
Jetski
Diving
Subwing

Most of the gulets have all this already on board and ready to use whenever you want and as much as you want. Cruising on a luxury gulet in Turkey is the most romantic and exotic type of vacation. There is no villa or hotel that could compare with the feeling when you dine under the sky, with thousands of stars above you, just you and your beloved ones. And the crew that is there with one goal only. To make unique and memorable moments for you.

5.) How is food organized on a luxury gulet in Turkey?

The food in Turkey is simply divine. So many spices, herbs, and colors on your plate must awaken up your taste buds. It is derived from Ottoman cuisine and presents a place where the east meets the west. It presents a fusion of:

Balkan
Eastern and Middle Eastern Europe and
Central Asia

They may use the same spice in different dishes but they all taste unique and special. Food lovers will feel like in heaven. No matter if you are a seafood lover or you adore meat, your taste buds will be thankful.

We give special attention to food during your cruising on a Luxury gulet in Turkey. We want to bring you closer to this magnificent cuisine and that you take some of this taste back to your home. Most of the Gulets in Turkey prefer an All-Inclusive food package. The reason for this is that the chefs on board are one of the top ones and bring you the whole palette of different flavors and spices. They introduce you to Turkish cuisine in a relatively short time.

Although it sounds tempting to dine outside in the restaurant, it might be quite expensive and stressful. Many times during your cruising you are anchored in remote bays or secluded beaches where it is also hard to find quality restaurants. The food might be much more expensive if you compare it to the food on your luxury gulet and half not so good and quality. Our experience showed that it is much more convenient to offer our customers an All-Inclusive package and spare them the stress for food. During your booking process, you can choose between Standard All-Inclusive or DeLux All-Inclusive menu.

Food organization: Personalized exquisite dishes made just for you!

We will prepare for you some of the best world-class Turkish and international dishes during your gulet cruise in Turkey

Learn more

All-Inclusive means you have:

Breakfast; 08 AM – 10 AM
Lunch; 12 AM – 2 PM and
Dinner; after 8 PM

Of course, the time is changeable as long as there is some kind of general agreement. During the daytime, you are served with different snacks, fruit, and pastries along with coffee and tea. Before you even step on your Luxury Gulet in Turkey we ask you all about your preferences.

What type of food:

You like to eat or absolutely dislike
What are your favorites and what type of desserts, snacks you like
You prefer more meat or seafood
If anyone on board vegetarian or vegan
If anyone with ANY ALLERGIES on board

We send all your suggestions, ideas, and preferences to your chef and he carefully tailored the menu for the whole time of your cruising. Of course, he can not prepare 10 different appetizers or main dishes, but he will do his best to satisfy all tastes and make everyone happy.

For kids will give special attention because we all know that kids are the hardest food critics. If you like to have a Hallal or Kosher food can be prepared as well, as long as we are informed at the right time. Namely not all the ingredients are available all the time of the year in Turkey.

6.) Difference between Standard All-Inclusive and DeLux All-Inclusive menu

All the ingredients are carefully selected by our food manager in Turkey. The difference is mostly in diversity.

Standard All Inclusive menu:

You will get a more standard tailored menu, with traditional breakfast, more classic lunch, and dinner, with a different type of soups, meat, and salads.

All Inclusive Deluxe Menu

You will start your day with the caviar and champagne in a really deluxe style. Much more variety of fresh vegetables and fruits on your plates, with more seafood and different selection of pastries on the side. Dining on a gulet is a really unique experience. Somehow, sometime everybody should experience it. Sitting on the deck with the salty breeze in your hair, the sound of the sea, and crickets while tasting the food of the Gods, is something that will stay in your heart forever.

7.) What is the booking procedure like? How do I find the best gulet for myself?

Booking the right gulet for your cruising in Turkey is not a 5 minutes job. It is important to take time and check carefully all the possibilities. We offer a big variety of gulets that come in all kinds of sizes and shapes. The price range is from 10.000€ to 50.000€ and more. Therefore it is important to check all your options. Each gulet is different but all of them will give you a unique experience.

Therefore our well-experienced advisors are more than happy to help you with the decision. Sending an inquiry and telling us more about you and your group, easier his job will be. Our experts know the gulets very well and they are just missing the information about you and your expectations of cruising. On our page you can find first information about:

The fleet we are offering
Destinations we are cruising
Routes
How the cruising look like
What to expect
Most FAQ

You can even check if you are a type for cruising at all.

Therefore our well-experienced advisors are more than happy to help you with the decision. Sending an inquiry and telling us more about you and your group, easier his job will be. Our experts know the gulets very well and they are just missing the information about you and your expectations of cruising. On our page, you can find first information about the fleet we are offering, destinations we are cruising, routes, how the cruising look like, what to expect, and most FAQ. You can even check if you are a type for cruising at all. Every booking starts by sending us an inquiry.

Telling us more about:

Where would you like to go
How many people are in your group
Are any kids on board
What type of group you are (family, couples, friends)
About what is your budget

What type of cruising you expect:

For food lovers
To retreat yourself
Many activities
Or just leisure cruising among secluded bays and beautiful beaches

After the sales expert gathers all this information, according to his experiences, he will send you his top choices of gulets. Together you check one by one gulet and you tell him your opinion. Until you find the perfect gulet for you the booking procedure doesn’t proceed. The sales expert will try to get the best deal for you and book the top gulet for you and your group.

Then it starts the best part.

Personalizing your route, activities, food, and beverage preferences. We put all this information together, send them to the captain of your gulet and all you have to do is get ready for your adventure. The crew and the captain are more than ready to welcome you in a big style and make your cruising memorable and unique.

Then it starts the best part.

8.) What type of crew is there usually on board and what do they do?

Choosing the right gulet doesn’t help you much if the crew isn’t. According to your answers on your Finalizing lab, you tell what type of crew you prefer:

You like the crew to mingle with you
You prefer your privacy or
A little of both

We chose the right crew for your group.

If you are cruising with your kids it is important for the crew to like the kids and if you like to party all night long, the crew to handle this. We definitely don’t want to leave anything by chance.

More luxury gulets in Turkey offer more luxury service by the crew. You can expect on every two passengers one member of the crew that will take care of your needs promptly. The crew is there with one goal only. To make you feel great and you come back home with nice memories. Almost everybody on the board speaks English, so communication can not be an issue. Maybe you might have some difficulties if you want a deeper debate, but the basic conversation was never a problem.

On some luxury gulets in Turkey, the crew might speak even more languages. Apart from English, some speak French, German, or even Russian. If this is an important issue for you it is good to be noted in advance so we can find the right crew for you. The bottom line, they are all very professional at your service, to make your cruising magical and unforgettable. We like to pay attention to the smallest details and make your Luxury gulet cruising in Turkey magnificent.

9.) What kind of places I can visit when I charter a gulet in Turkey? How flexible are the routes? Do you help us plan?

Turkey has 40 national parks and a limitless number of fine-sand beaches. Turkey’s Mediterranean shore is nearly 1.600 km long and Turkish cuisine is one of the world’s most recognizable, which traces you can find in almost every cuisine in the world.

Preparing the route is one of the most exciting parts when finalizing your adventure. You tell us your expectations, your preferences, and everything you want to see or visit at your destination.

Our top destinations in Turkey are: Bodrum, Marmaris, Gocek, Fethiye, Dalyan, Datca, Bencik, Knidos, Cleopatra beach, Oludeniz, Butterfly Walley.

According to your information and our many experiences, we prepare the most special route just for you. We all know a friend who knows a friend and suggests to us where to go. The best is to trust our sales experts with a lot of experience and who are more than happy in helping you to organize the route. Not all the gulets can go everywhere and not all the glutes can do the same route. Therefore we always consult with the captain as well and ask him for his opinion.

Every route is changeable and everything is doable as long as the weather is on our side, but Turkey has a nice climate. Each day or night before, you will check with the captain the next day route. If you like to stay in one bay more as you planned it is not a problem. As well as if you don’t like the scenery or atmosphere where your gulet is anchored, you just lift it up and go further.

The only thing we can not do is to influence the weather. And if the captain says some route is not possible, due to the weather, trust in his decision. He is a professional and knows his job very well. He also has all the professional equipment and radars to help him take this decision. Safety first. This is our number one priority while cruising on a luxury gulet in Turkey.

Escape the crowds – Luxury gulet cruise routes in Turkey

Samples of the most popular blue cruise itineraries in Turkey

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10.) What are some of the best things we can experience during a gulet cruise in Turkey?

Luxury gulet cruising in Turkey is the best experience by itself already. But there are some points that make it really exceptional. The best part is not only the food which is divine but seeing so many destinations in a short time, and the crew that is at your service all the time.

The part that nothing can compare is activities during your luxury cruising. The route where you cruise is tailored just by your interest. You stop in a bay you like or swim in secluded beaches that attracts your eye. You visit sightseeing that you are interested in and skip the uninteresting parts.

You are into history, archeology, culinary, hiking, or biking, everything is tailored according to your preferences. And if you are into water sport activities, here the enthusiasts will really enjoy it. Most of the Luxury gulets in Turkey can praise themself with a huge variety of watersport amenities on board.

Apart from swimming and snorkeling, there is a possibility as well for scuba diving, banana ride, donat ride/Ringo ride, wakeboard, kayak, Kanu, paragliding, paddleboard, inflatable sea-slide, sup. And with no waiting lines or time limits. Activities for all generations and all tastes. But you can always just sit in your jacuzzi or read your favorite book and listen to music.

How the whole luxury cruising in Turkey is going to look like it really depends on you. We just bring your dreams to come true. According to your ideas, we advise you the right destination and point you in the right direction.

Important is you tell us what you like. Since not all gulets have all the possibilities and we will do our best to make it happen. Our sales experts will look for so long until they find the perfect one for you and your company. The whole cruising with luxury gulet in Turkey will be enriched with the activities according to your liking to make your vacation unforgettable and one of its kind.

11.) Why would I book with your company?

Because we are SIMPLY THE BEST. During more than 15 years of charter experience, we have proven why we are still number 1 Gulets Experts in the world. We cruise in 11 different countries and are present in 27 countries. In our fleet, we have 365 inspected Gulets and are partners with 673 agencies. The most important number we are so proud of is more than 40% of repeated clients. Our top sales expert team will search for so long until they find the best gulet and make the best deal for you. They will provide you with all the information about the cruising plan, gulets details and all details that even you don’t think about.

Our top customer support team is there to finalize your ideas. They are there to check out the gulet you have chosen and all the details are realized. They are the link between you and your captain and when anything goes wrong to help you out. Many times they become your friend even after cruising. Our top concierge team is In contact with you from the beginning until the end of your cruising. Available 24/7 during your entire cruising. They welcome you on board and help you to do all the necessary formalities.

Since Luxury gulet cruising in Turkey is one of the lifetime experiences everybody makes their best for you to say at the end of cruising LIFE IS GOOD! And to plan your next cruising vacation as soon as possible. Most important is that we are reliable and always put clients in front of everything. We listen very carefully to what their needs are and focus on their ideas 101%.

We try to make each client happy and be available for them all the time. If any problems occur we try to solve them the smooth and best possible way. Responsiveness and an eye for details are something that we differ from other yacht brokers

12.) What happens after the booking procedure and in the “final preparations” part?

After you send us the inquiry and book your luxury gulet cruising in Turkey, the best part of preparation is coming. The Final Preparation part. It is the part when you actually start to feel your vacation. You start to visualize and picture it. Our best customer support team is available for you to make your dream closer and that nothing can go wrong. Finalization – It is a final step before your most important part of the year;

VACATION

Your personal assistant will help you through this sweet process and will get in contact with you about 8 weeks before departure. That gives us enough time to organize everything and think of all, even the smallest details of your cruising.

You start to think about:

What type of food would you prefer
What beverages would you like to have onboard
What type of activities you are into
What type of crew you like
If you need a transfer as well

And the most important thing is where you want to cruise and what you want to see. All of this and even more we help to organize and prepare. So everything will be perfect and you will enjoy your life moments. You will receive Finalizing LAB, a very easy to use an online questionnaire, where you are asked about all this information. And in case of any questions, your personal assistant is always available for you. After you fill your personal finalizing lab, we get in contact with the captain of your chosen gulet and transfer him all the information. He gets informed about your preferences and ideas about cruising. Important is that we have a good relationship with the owners of gulets and great communication with you. Only this way we can provide the best customer support. Many times the answer NOT Possible turns into Yes, it is doable.

ROUTE

Planning the route is the most important part of finalizing your cruising. Since we usually have the idea of what we want to see on our vacation, we first ask you about this. After we tell you our ideas according to our experiences and ideas of the captain. In the end, we prepare the route that suits most close to your picture of cruising.

We discuss:

one way or return way,
must-see places or
just an easy cruising adventures
all the on land or onboard activities

And organize and tailor the route according to your preferences.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

This is the sweetest part of organizing your cruising. Here all you need to do is close your eyes and imagine the food and drinks you want to have on board. The rest is on us. We take into consideration everything. Specially we give attention to allergies and no mistakes are allowed.

Secondly, we ask:

if any vegetarians or vegans among you,
If you like more seafood or you are more meat-lovers
What type of desserts and snacks you prefer and
What is your favorite drink on the side?

Nothing is left by chance. Even if you express a wish for Halal or Kosher food is of course available.

CREW

According to your preferences, we chose the right crew for you. If you are a group with children it is important that the crew like to work with kids around. Or if you like to party all night long, the crew shouldn’t be a party breaker. You like more to be anchored or sail, crew to mingle with you or you like your privacy… All these are matters to discuss during the final steps before your cruising begins. The next important matter is the transfer

TRANSFER

How you start your vacation is one of the important moments for successful cruising. The first impression is made only once. And our crew is very aware of this. If you need we send an air-conditioned vehicle for you and bring you to your gulet in a big style. Also on your departure day, your vehicle can be waiting for you to take you to your next destination. Important is, we are in contact and think of every detail possible. Only this way your cruising experience will stay memorable and unique. And only then, we say that our job is done. However, when you decide to come, the smiling crew will be waiting for you to start your luxury cruising in Turkey, with the welcome drink and your tip-top ready gulet to embark from the port.

If you have any questions, thoughts, ideas, please get in touch with us. Chat with us, send us an email, send an inquiry… Our experts are more than happy to advise you or help you to find the best solution. With their many years of experience and knowledge, they will make the best deal for you to book the perfect gulet. To experience these magical, unforgettable moments of your life is something not to trust just anyone. Since we are the number one gulet experts on the world, make your luxury gulet cruising in Turkey your number one experience.

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14 most luxurious gulets ideal for private charter in Turkey

Aymen Boulehmi — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 08:21:03 +0000

Turkish luxury gulets offer high-end amenities, endless hospitality, and superb cuisine with personalized food menus. Private gulet charter in Turkey also comes with many advantages, like great value for money, amazing quality gulets and great service. In this post, our specialists carefully selected some of the best 14 Turkish luxurious gulets among more than 100 others. You will be presented with vessels that are listed from ultra-deluxe to more affordable ones, each coming with extensive background info. You can also learn more about all the essential information about Turkey as a destination, gulet charter in general, find how much this type of holiday cost you because we got all the answers gathered in one place that will take you closer to your dream holidays! Since we specialize only in Turkey Luxury Gulets you can also contact us directly if going through all these yachts is too time-consuming, and we will send you personalized suggestions.

14 most luxurious gulets in Turkey

Listed from ultra-deluxe to more affordable ones

1. Meira

Charter prices from 105.000 – 125.000 €/week – 6 cabins

Meira is a 54.5-meter yacht from Turkey built to give a top-notch sailing experience you can have in Turkish waters. This is one of the most superior motor sailors that provides an ultra-luxury atmosphere.

From her spacious deck, you can enjoy some of the most magnificent landscapes, or choose to relax in the Jacuzzi on the flybridge till the sun goes down. Indoor sauna and massage rooms are also accessible at any time to make the overall experience even more relaxing. Another notable feature is that she has been recently awarded for being the most modern motor sailor! During construction, every detail has been well executed and planned with guests’ comfort in mind.

The biggest emphasis is put on a modern and fresh appearance so this yacht can offer one of the best sailing experiences you can have. Meria will surely please even the most demanding guests who love cruising in style and luxury. There are 6 spacious cabins and each has come with a personal tablet, where guests can control all main features (lights, curtains, music, service, …)

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2. Halcon del Mar

Charter prices from 45.500 – 59.500 €/week – 8 cabins

Halcon del mar is an ultra-luxury yacht with an extraordinary amount of space. It is incredibly hard to make a deluxe gulet with 8 cabins, where there is enough room to comfortably accommodate up to 16 guests, while still keeping a high standard of quality and services.

Timeless design, elegant furnishings, and a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere make this yacht ideal for the Turkish Blue Cruise. It is safe to say this is a design and engineering masterpiece. This boat soon became the first VIP 8 cabins gulet in Turkey.

Her deck offers plenty of space for leisure time along with a jacuzzi on deck coupled with a sitting space that guarantees a comfortable luxury yacht adventure.

The crew, their service, the accommodation… It is all excellent. This gulet can also work for groups of 8 people if they would all wish to have their cabin. She is also great for a family of 12, that needs room for a babysitter or single cabins for teenagers. Possibilities are endless and everything can be arranged.

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3. Mare Nostrum

Charter prices from 50.000 €/week – 6 cabins

Mare Nostrum represents a full package of incredible luxury, good price, and best service! This super-sized traditional wooden gulet raises the standards of on-water luxury yachts in Turkey. From the moment you step onboard, you will get a friendly welcome from the crew and the captain. Captain with many years of experience understands exactly how to assist his clients by putting incredible effort into each detail, design, and organization on board and so you truly feel like a VIP. The crew on this gulet is equally professional and exceptionally good! The waiters can share their knowledge about the most exquisite wines, while the private chef will surprise you with his creations. An interesting fact is that he comes from one of the best hotels in the world and he is a professional in several world cuisines. There is also the possibility of having a babysitter on board too that will take care of your kids while you enjoy ventures your kids can’t participate in. The Deck area where you will spend most of your time is very spacious and she holds a cushioned area, jacuzzi, and cocktail lounge with a bar and a flat-screen TV can that can become a coffee salon during the day. For some fun under the sun for all ages, there are various watersports, fishing equipment for kids, sets of masks, snorkels, and flippers…

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4. Perla del Mare

Charter prices from 45.000 – 65.600 €/week – 6 cabins

The luxurious gulet Perla del mare originates from Antalya where she was once constructed. Today she represents the highest standard and ultimate technology ready to serve 12 privileged guests that can enjoy 43 meters of pure joy. Although she features minimalistic black and white themed design, she still offers unforgettable cutting-edge performance and pure elegance.

Gulet interior is lit up with coloured lights that break a minimalistic design, and during the day there is plenty of natural light. Coupled with 6 beautiful rooms, and plentiful deck space, Perla del mare has a magnetic attraction combined with the highest standards of equipment and facilities with spacious decks for entertaining and outdoor dining. The crew has exceeded your expectations, including the Chef who will take care of your luxury meals. The crew’s approach will make cruising on this yacht even more special!

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5. Queen of Salmakis

Charter prices from 28.000 – 54.000 €/week – 8 cabins

40 meters of pure luxury is featured on gulet Queen of Salmakis, which can provide enough space for 18 guests in 8 spacious cabins (two masters, four double cabins and two triple cabins), which makes her ideal for larger groups.

Our experts inspected this yacht while she was still in the shipyard and we can say with a guarantee that Queen of Salmakis is equipped with everything you might need for a comfortable cruise in luxury and style. Furthermore, you will be entertained by various modern amenities as well as some water sports during the cruise.

The luxury of the gulet is matched with a professional crew as well. They will do everything to make you feel satisfied and provide you with high-end service. The chef’s skills will lack nothing in contrast to what a five-star hotel can offer. Your tastebuds will be pleased, and your eyes will feast on the most beautiful coves and islands during the cruise while the crew will take care of all the necessities. Your comfort is the highest priority at all times.

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6. Dolce Mare

Charter prices from 28.000 – 49.000 €/week – 6 cabins

If you are looking for a more elegant relaxing voyage then Dolce Mare could be an excellent choice for you. Tastefully designed exterior matched with beautiful interior provides comfort for 12 guests onboard looking for the most relaxing vacation of their life. Gulet Dolce Mare is 40 meters long and based in Bodrum, Turkey one of the most popular cruising areas. Beautifully designed 6 spacious cabins. 2 large master cabins have king-size beds, sofa seating, and a work desk/dressing table that can easily compare with everything that hotel rooms can provide too. The wardrobe space is more than spacious and the stylish ensuite bathrooms are decorated with local marble with a modern elegant shower. Moving on the exterior part, on deck, you’ll find lounges, jacuzzi, water toys, jet ski on request and sun cushions ideal for relaxing and enjoying during the cruise. However, what makes cruising on this gulet extra special is her crew approach that will make your cruise extraordinary and memorable.

Your chef will take care of your luxury meals, buffet breakfasts, and dinners that will please even the toughest critics. Such an approach reflects the Turkish traditional hospitable approach.

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7. Bella Mare

Charter prices from 28.000 – 42.000 €/week – 6 cabins

Beautiful luxury gulet Bella Mare is made to please even the most particular people since each detail is meticulously thought out to ensure guests with a unique voyage experience. This gulet will stand out in any harbour thanks to her sleek lines, and all-white exterior. Guests of this boat can truly enjoy a glamorous cruise, combined with the outstanding crew and exceptional design of a 38-meter long yacht. Twelve guests can accommodate in six cabins from which two main cabins of this yacht are the master suites with king-size beds, side settees, vanity desk, minibar, personal safe, and large bathrooms with showers. The other four double cabins also are well designed and equipped with everything you need for a pleasant stay. The large and very stylish salon offers an indoor dining area and bar, plasma TV, music system, Wi-Fi and is also fully air-conditioned. A most notable feature is, however, her spacious deck that has sunbeds arranged around the jacuzzi. This lounge area is ideal for guests to enjoy a calm atmosphere in the shade with a drink in one hand. The deck also features many watersports for those who want to stay active. The crew’s service is a class on her own, very professional & friendly. On the aft deck, there is an alfresco dining area where the chef will serve you gourmet meals. There is also a range of water sports on board including, jet skis, water skis, wakeboard, ring, banana, kayak, snorkelling, and fishing equipment.

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9. Kaya Guneri 5

Charter prices from 23.188 – 39.375 €/week – 6 cabins

Kaya Guneri 5 is a truly wonderful and high quality, traditional style gulet, based in Bodrum, Turkey. Her base location allows wonderful Aegean route choices in Turkey, which are usually a best-suited option for families, or mixed groups, looking for additional space and luxury, on their yacht charter.

Furthermore, if you choose this boat you will experience dynamic luxury holidays since Kaya Guneri 5 has a good sailing system too, powerful tender and water sports on board that include, water skis, Ringo, banana, jetski, windsurfer, and 2 canoes. She has a beautiful shape, the decks offer you much space and options for relaxation and dining. The aft deck includes a bar with a TV, a tented alfresco dining area, and cushioned seating space. Gulet offers excellent value for the luxury yacht charter in Turkey. Onboard, there will be professionals, 6 crew members, with the Captain who has more than 10 years of experience so you will be in safe hands.

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10. Kaptan Kadir

Charter prices from 35.000 – 40.000 €/week – 6 cabins

Kaptan Kadir is a schooner-style gulet we inspected and saw ourselves why this is one of the most preferred gulets in the super-luxury gulets category. What strikes you from the moment you step onboard is an extremely welcoming ambience that simply adds a defining touch to the luxury experience on Gulet Kaptan Kadir.

Furthermore, the gulet offers comfort to 12 guests that can accommodate 6 very large cabins with lots of room for your personal belongings. The main and aft deck offers many places for leisure time and fun, sunbathing cushions, bar and relaxing Jacuzzi for romantic nights. Cruising on this gulet truly feels like staying in a 5-star hotel on the water where the sea is 0 meters from your room. Kaptain Kadir also comes with thoughtful personalized service onboard given by the professional crew of 7 who will take care of you.

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11. Cobra King

Charter prices from 21.000 – 36.750 €/week – 5 cabins

Gulet Cobra King is a 34 meters deluxe gulet that can accommodate up to 10 guests, in the style and comfort of her 5 luxurious cabins equipped with all you might need. If you ever dreamt of enjoying some sailing Cobra King also provides a good sailing system for anyone looking to participate or simply experience some sailing adventure. The tender boat is also part of the features this boat offers, and with it, you can visit some remote bays or access towns from the anchor of the boat.

There is also a full range of water sports for all sports enthusiasts, so getting bored is never an option on Cobra King. During a cruise, you can also indulge in quality food and watersports thanks to the features that this boutique five-star gulet has to offer.

Cobra King’s traditional exterior contrasts with a contemporary elegant interior. The deck offers you a lounge area, a sun mattress for you to relax and enjoy in the sun and the fabulous scenery, as you cruise. This is also the perfect choice for families, or mixed groups looking for a luxury cruise experience. The crew consists of 6 members who will go the extra mile to provide you with everything you might need.

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12. Silver moon

Charter prices from 24.500 – 35.000 €/week – 4 cabins

Silver Moon is no ordinary gulet, she has special and one of the best designs with only 4 cabins, however, just looking at the pictures you will soon realize why this is not your “ordinary gulet”. Silvermoon pridefully falls under the category of one of the most desirable super-luxury Turkish yachts with many luxury amenities and modern designs.

An owner is an exceptional person, who knew what he wished to achieve with this gulet. And more often than not, the gulet is a good mirror of the owner. This 35-meter boat provides an astounding Blue Cruise experience and excellent service that is rewarded by repeat clients who come back with a hundred per cent satisfaction. Responsible for such great feedback are five dedicated crew members who will go the extra mile for you. There are overall 4 deluxe suits that have enough space for storage of personal luggage and a comfortable stay.

If you are a group of fewer than 9 people and you would still like to cruise on this masterpiece, while still staying on a decent budget, we can not recommend this gulet enough.

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13. Wicked Felina

Charter prices from 17.500 – 23.800 €/week – 5 cabins

Yacht Wicked Felina is lush, quick, comfortable and perfectly suited for cruising the Mediterranean.

This yacht was built to fulfil her guests’ dreams of endless entertainment while cruising the Turkish coast. This gulet is also large enough for the entire family whilst still offering privacy for everyone on board.

She can accommodate up to 10 people in 5 chic cabins and every cabin is completely air-conditioned and equipped with a bathroom for more privacy and convenience. Her immaculate indoor and outdoor spaces are designed to be comfortable and pleasing.

Starting from the interior salon, there is an elegant dining area that complements the laid-back setting. Moving to the outdoor deck, there is a massive alfresco dining and lounging area, shielded from the powerful waves of the Mediterranean sun. This shady spot provides a cool place for socializing and dining with the best view over the horizon. Wicked Felina is a masterpiece of a boat, and she has all the luxuries and comforts you’d expect from a private gulet cruise holiday in Turkey.

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14. Serenity 86

Charter prices from 15.400 – 22.750 €/week – 4 cabins

Serenity 86 is a motorsailer built to modern standards with attention to each detail placed on board. She is a great choice for active guests since there is a vast range of water toys, fishing and snorkelling gear. There are several areas for relaxing and socializing too. Her light colour wooden interior with glossy mahogany strips finish makes her stand out among other gulet yachts.

All modern amenities will keep you entertained and your kids too thanks to various kids’ appropriate games. Serenity 86 is also a great option for guests who like to open sails and have some sailing experience. Timeless styling creates an elegant and comfortable atmosphere in 4 cabins that include 2 master suites and 2 twin cabins.

Cabins can accommodate up to 8 guests that will be provided with everything they need for a comfortable cruise. The boats also come with 4 English speaking members onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. With 30m in length, it is safe to say that this spacious and comfortable gulet might be your ideal choice for a private charter in Turkey.

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ESSENSIAL INFO ABOUT GULET CHARTER IN TURKEY

Discover more and get inspired!

1. Luxury gulet fleet

Turkey is the homeland of a Blue Cruise, which is a concept of travelling that originated a long time ago from Turkey and now it is one of the most popular ways of travelling along the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Since Turkey is a country where it all started, naturally, gulet choices are the largest here. Since there are over thousands of available private charter gulets it was a long process of picking only the best luxury (crewed) gulets. Our experts with years of experience narrowed down this list and listed only gulets famous for their high-end comfort, luxury amenities, and superb cuisine. We listed the top 14 picks and introduced you main vessels, but if they haven’t sparked your interest feel free to explore the rest of our luxury fleet or contact us directly if this process is too time-consuming, and we will send you 3 to 4 proposals that are best suited for you. The great thing is that all Turkish luxury gulets no matter what your choices end up being, are painstakingly beautiful and can provide the highest levels of luxury and comfort. As you embark on Turkish gulet you will quickly understand that experience on these gulets is incomparable to any other traditional type of holiday. With all that being said, gulets in Turkey have great value for money, better than in all other popular cruise destinations.

2. Best routes for Gulet cruise in Turkey

One of the most appealing and engaging ways to travel to Turkey is by going on a cruise. It is so attractive because it allows you to explore beautiful islands, towns and uncrowned shores and bays in a way that conventional tours never could.

Furthermore, due to the size of this wonderful country, it is not so simple to determine the best itinerary and pick the right activities that will make the entire group on board happy.

So if you are planning a gulet cruise to Turkey we crafted several route examples so that you can get an idea of what can be explored in 7 days.

These routes differ, some are ideal for active groups, some for those looking for getaways from large crowds, nature lovers, food gourmands, culture and history enthusiasts…

Possibilities are endless, and these itineraries are just fundamental ideas to give you insight. Each itinerary can be tailor-made and planned according to your specific wishes, desires, and preferences so nothing is set in stone yet.

3. General information about Turkey:

Gulet cruising has a long history; it all started centuries ago and soon became nothing more than pleasurable sailing along the gorgeous Turkish coast. The Turkish coast is one of the most popular areas for this type of holiday since it offers a rich legacy of archaeological ruins and historic sites, as well as preserved nature, and a clear turquoise sea. Although Turkey is near the Middle East it isn’t in a Middle Eastern country. Since Turkey is a multicultural country, located both partially in Western Asia and Southeastern Europe, it is bordered by eight countries.
Turkey is also the 37th largest country and like said one of the most popular tourist destinations. With access to the beautiful sea, beaches and hot summers that come as no surprise. Another bonus is the ideal summer weather that is in most cases perfect for leisurely cruising. A great diversity of Turkish archipelago, miniature shore islands, beaches, and sleepy villages simply steal everyone’s heart in less than a day.
The capital town of Turkey is Ankara with over 3 million people, but the most popular places for gulet cruises are located on the coast and include towns such as Bodrum, Gocek, Antalya, Marmaris, Fethiye that hold the best historical ruins to visit…
Overall there are thousands of stunning secluded areas to be explored, only reachable by ships. These places are ideal for getaways which you would miss out on by staying on land in hotels. Our goal is that you have a unique holiday experience in gorgeous ambience and high levels of comfort.

4. How much does a luxury gulet cruise cost:

For the exact cost breakdown, it is best to contact us directly with your budget size or gulet of choice. However, the costs of the gulet cruise depend on many things firstly the season you decide to travel. At the high season you can expect higher prices and in the middle or early season lower prices. But generally, luxury gulet cruises can cost you anywhere from 14.000 up to 59.500 €/week/yacht + extras. The prices are calculated in a different way depending on gulet size, overall service, extra wishes and the season you choose. Since the number of luxury boats in Turkey is more generous, luxury gulet of similar quality will cost you a lot more in other countries where the number of boats is lower. For this reason, you can get a higher-quality gulet in Turkey for much less money than anywhere else. Your menus will be personalized and they come with very reasonable prices, where a full board menu can cost you around 175 €/person/ week and up to 350 €/person/week, while in other places it can get much pricier. Another benefit is that port taxes in Turkey are always included in the price while in other countries you have to pay for it extra.

Generally included in the price:

Personal assistant, professional preparation for the cruise, route planning, during the cruise support
Fuel for cruising
Port and tourist taxes (included in Turkish waters)
Yacht charter, crew
Extra payments:
VAT
A.P.A: 25% of charter price/week
Food (according to consumption),
Drinks (according to consumption)

5. Main ports and marinas to visit with a gulet:

Besides your itinerary, another important piece of information to know before planning on your cruise in Turkey is which are the main ports and marinas to visit with a gulet. We carefully collected and created a list of all the main ports and marinas to consider visiting. Every marina from our list is well sheltered and has excellent equipment. No matter where your captain moor you will be provided with all the required services for easy and comfortable mooring. This is the list that also took into consideration a combination of areas that are most popular for gulet visits and some more remote areas. But it is necessary to say that all of the destinations are quite charming and well worthy of visiting.

6. Answers to the most frequently asked questions:

We have so far established that Blue Voyage in Turkey is one of the greatest and most relaxing holidays you can ever have. It is both an unforgettable experience and relaxation for body and mind in most stunning surroundings with your family or friends. However, many of you might have questions so we decided to make a FAQ page that will help you in getting all the answers to these questions. Learn more, get familiarized with this concept and start planning on your next perfect summer vacation!

7. Things you can do on a gulet cruise in Turkey:

Durin gulet cruises everything is planned and prepared so we truly don’t leave anything to a sheer chance. You might wonder why? Well, years of experience and working with various groups showed us that planning each aspect and detail of the cruise in advance is an important factor that makes the client 100% satisfied in the end. Besides choosing the gulet, and planning an itinerary, it is also important to plan activities on land and on the guilt that will suit the entire group and turn this into a memorable holiday.

So when it comes to an activities organization, we will carefully listen to your wishes and come back with reasonable personalized offers. Turkey truly offers a range of activities! Besides various land activities that we can advise you on, gulets have excellent equipment so there are many things you can do and enjoy onboard!

8. Food onboard a luxury gulet in Turkey:

It is a well-known fact that food is a very important part of any holiday experience. For this reason, maybe one of the most special points that are included in the luxury holidays in Turkey is the fact that we entirely plan and prepare your food menus from scratch!

The process is rather simple, in advance you will give out all your food preferences and requirements and our experts will further communicate your wishes with your gulet Crew and Chef.

Before your arrival, our local expert will proceed with buying the food from our well-trusted suppliers, fishermen, and butchers. All food and each ingredient are of high quality, fresh and organic with vegetables and fruits handpicked from regional markets. And this is a general idea of what happens behind the scenes of organizing exquisite menu creations.

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What is a gulet cruise in Turkey?

Aymen Boulehmi — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:00:53 +0000

Private gulet charter in Turkey has several benefits and it is an excellent holiday choice that brings together some of the most spectacular things. Gulet cruise in Turkey includes recreation and enjoyment in amazing remote bays and clear turquoise sea followed by endless hospitality. Swimming, sunbathing and lots of adventures can be organized according to your preferences. There are also hundreds of ancient sites, famous Ottoman cuisine, and other wonderful places. The most popular places in Turkey you should cruise to are located around the Gulf of Gökova, Bodrum, and along the Lycian Coast, and other towns such as Marmaris and Fethiye. Booking a private gulet charter in Turkey is the most suitable option to consider if you want to travel with a group of friends or family since the whole boat will be completely reserved for your disposal. From the beginning until the end of the cruise our gulet experts will monitor and provide you with perfect service until you are safely back home. We can also help you plan your itinerary according to your desires so the captain can lead you to gorgeous hidden bays where you can swim in the deep blue waters, and enjoy the holiday of your dreams!

Since food is also one of the most important parts of your gulet cruise all food menus in Turkey are created by us according to your likings. In advance, you can tell us all about your strong dislikes, and special dietary requirements and our experts will communicate further with your gulet crew and chef. Our destination manager will purchase all the food from reliable suppliers, fishermen and handpick fruit from local markets. Excellent food onboard is a guarantee as well as high-quality ingredients. Drinks and alcohol are usually not a part of the menu however in Turkey, you can bring your own on board if you choose.

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How much does gulet cruise cost?

Aymen Boulehmi — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:53:11 +0000

Luxury gulet cruise can cost you anywhere from 14.000 up to 59.500 €/week/yacht + extras. The prices are calculated in a different way depending on gulet size, quality of the crew and overall service, and the season you choose for your cruise holiday. Naturally at high season prices will be higher than in the low season. Since the number of luxury boats in Turkey is larger, luxury gulet of similar quality will cost you a lot more in for example Croatia because the number of boats is lower in that region. You can also get very good food onboard for very reasonable prices, where full board menu can cost you around 175 €/person/ week and up to 350 €/person/week, while prices in Croatia will jump to 450€. Another benefit is that port taxes in Turkey are always included in the price while in other countries you have to pay for it extra.

Generally included in the price:

Personal assistant, professional preparation for the cruise, route planning, during the cruise support
Fuel for cruising
Port and tourist taxes (included in Turkish waters)
Yacht charter, crew

Extra payments:

VAT
A.P.A: 25% of charter price/week
Food (according to consumption),
Drinks (according to consumption)

The great thing is that all Turkish luxury gulets have painstakingly beautifully designed and can provide the highest levels of luxury and comfort. These gulets also have 5-star service, the latest modern amenities, and safety equipment. As you board on Turkish gulet you will soon realize that feeling and experience on this cruise are incomparable to any other traditional type of holiday. With all that being said, gulets in Turkey have great value for money, better than in all other popular cruise destinations.

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