TURKEY · PRIVATE GULET CHARTERS
Private Gulet Yacht Charter Turkey: Sail the Aegean and Mediterranean
A traditional wooden gulet, your own crew, and the Blue Voyage along the Turkish Riviera, built around the bays, ports and pace you want.
FEATURED ROUTE
Bodrum to Marmaris, aboard your own gulet
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2 Gulet Itineraries
with 4 or 7 nights aboard, real pricing
Full Crew
captain, chef and deckhands
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A-6257 · ASTA member
AT A GLANCE
Tour Highlights
The experiences that define a gulet cruise along the Turkish coast.
Traditional wooden gulet sailing
The Blue Voyage along the Turkish Riviera
Aft-deck dining prepared by your chef
Bodrum and Marmaris, the home of the gulet
Secluded bays and ancient harbors
A full crew: captain, chef and deckhands
THE ESSENTIALS
What Is a Gulet, and What Is the Blue Voyage?
A gulet is a traditional wooden sailing vessel, though most now also have powerful engines, that originated on the southwestern coast of Turkey, in towns like Bodrum and Marmaris. Gulets are designed for comfort and leisure, with spacious decks and comfortable cabins, and usually come with a professional crew of captain, chef and deckhands.
The Blue Voyage is a recreational cruise along the Turkish Riviera, on the Aegean and Mediterranean coast. It sails to secluded bays, ancient ruins and small fishing villages that are often inaccessible by road, and it often extends to nearby Greek islands.
Typical length
15 to 55 meters
Cruising speed
8 to 10 knots
Typical crew
Captain, chef and deckhands
Built of
Pine, on Turkey’s southwestern coast
BOOK A CRUISE
Gulet Cruises on Our Turkey Tours
Our gulet cruises are part of two private Turkey itineraries, combining land touring with nights aboard. Pricing is per person and depends on season, group size and hotel category. For a gulet-only charter or a custom route, contact us for a quote.
Treasures of Turkey (12 Days)
Cruise: Bodrum · Knidos · Datça · Hisarönü Gulf · Marmaris, 4 nights aboard
From 3,390 USD per person
Turkish Delight (15 Days)
Cruise: Bodrum · Knidos · Datça · Marmaris · Dalyan · Göcek · Fethiye, 7 nights aboard
From 3,750 USD per person
PORTS AND ROUTES
Where You’ll Sail
The bays, ruins and harbors on our gulet itineraries, from Bodrum to the Gulf of Fethiye. Blue Voyage cruises also often extend to nearby Greek islands.
Bodrum
A holiday town of sandy beaches and rocky hills, and one of the places where the gulet began. Cruises on our itineraries start here.
Knidos
An ancient city, home of Praxiteles’ statue of Aphrodite, with a temple of Aphrodite and its own local wine.
Datça
A town of stone houses covered with bougainvillea, with a nearby bay for dinner and the first night at anchor.
Hisarönü Gulf
A picturesque gulf of darker seas and greener coast, ringed by pine-clad hills, with swimming in turquoise water.
Bozukkale
A large inlet guarded by an ancient citadel, with the Rhodian-built fortress of Loryma on a hilltop above the harbor.
Marmaris
A resort town on a natural harbor with a large marina, a covered bazaar and an old town of tiny streets.
Dalyan and Kaunos
Sail to the pine-lined bay of Ekincik, then take a river craft up the Dalyan River to the ruins of Kaunos.
Göcek and Fethiye
Gemiler island, Ölüdeniz and Fethiye on the final days of the Turkish Delight cruise.
DAY BY DAY
Featured Route: Bodrum to Marmaris
The gulet leg of our 12-day Treasures of Turkey itinerary: four nights aboard, from Bodrum to Marmaris.
12 DAYS · 4 NIGHTS ABOARD
Gulet Cruise from Treasures of Turkey
Bodrum · Knidos · Datça · Hisarönü Gulf · Bozukkale · Marmaris
Day 7
Kuşadası to Bodrum
Drive via Priene and Didyma, an ancient Ionian oracle sanctuary, to Bodrum, then embark on your gulet.
Day 8
Bodrum, Knidos and Datça
Sail to the ancient city of Knidos, then on to Datça to anchor in a nearby bay for dinner and the night.
Day 9
Hisarönü Gulf
A day cruising the bays of the Hisarönü Gulf, with swimming stops in the turquoise water and dinner on board.
Day 10
Bozukkale and Marmaris
Sail to Bozukkale and visit the ancient site of Loryma, swim in the afternoon, then cruise on to Marmaris.
Day 11
Disembark in Marmaris
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for a flight to Istanbul.
From 3,390 USD per person
For the full 12-day Treasures of Turkey itinerary. The price varies with group size, season and hotel category.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What Your Gulet Cruise Price Covers
Every itinerary shows a real starting price, not a “contact us” wall. Here is what the price includes, based on our Treasures of Turkey itinerary, and what it does not. Other itineraries vary slightly, so check each itinerary page.
What's Included
Nights aboard an air-conditioned luxury gulet: 4 on Treasures of Turkey, 7 on Turkish Delight
Hotel nights for the land portion of the trip
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners as indicated on your itinerary
Licensed English-speaking guide for the land touring
Private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle on land
Admission fees, taxes and service charges
What's Not Included
International flights to and from Turkey
Customary tips for guides and drivers
Travel insurance and visas
Final pricing depends on season, group size and hotel category.
WHY CHARTER WITH US
Why Choose Us for Private Gulet Tours in Turkey
Personalised service
We take care of the details, with itineraries made around your dates and interests.
Custom-made sailing itineraries
We charter comfortable gulets for custom itineraries that follow the routes ancient travelers sailed.
Land and sea together
Our gulet cruises are built into private Turkey itineraries, with a licensed guide and private vehicle on land and a crew at sea.
Real, upfront pricing
Both gulet itineraries above show a starting price, so you can budget before you contact us.
WHO YOU'RE ACTUALLY WORKING WITH
Meet Jordan, Owner & Lead Trip Planner
Jordan has spent 20+ years arranging private tours across Turkey and the wider Mediterranean, and personally plans each itinerary, including routes that pair Istanbul and Cappadocia with a gulet cruise along the Aegean coast. The same person who answers your first email is the one shaping your trip, so you are never explaining your plans to someone reading from a script.
ON THE WATER
Experiences
Moments from a gulet cruise that are built into our itineraries.
Aft-deck dining
Meals prepared by your chef, often with fresh local ingredients and served outdoors on the aft deck.
Swimming in turquoise bays
Swimming stops in the Hisarönü Gulf and along the coast, from the boat.
Knidos and Loryma
Ancient ruins on the coast, including the Rhodian-built fortress of Loryma at Bozukkale.
Dalyan River and Kaunos
A river craft up the Dalyan River to the ruins of Kaunos, on the Turkish Delight cruise.
GETTING STARTED
How It Works
01
Tell us your dates and group size
Share when you want to sail and how many guests, or start from one of the itineraries above.
02
We build your itinerary
A specialist matches the route and land touring to your dates and interests.
03
Review and confirm
See the full route and pricing before anything is booked.
04
Board and sail
Meet your captain and crew and start the Blue Voyage.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Gulet Cruise Travel Guide
MAY – JUNE, SEPT – OCT
Shoulder Season
Warm enough to swim, with fewer boats at anchor than in peak summer along the Aegean and Mediterranean coast.
JULY – AUGUST
Peak Season
Hot and busy, the classic Blue Voyage window. Book early, since this is the busiest time on the water.
APRIL, NOVEMBER
Shoulder Edges
Cooler water and fewer boats on the water, better suited to sailing and sightseeing than swimming.
CURRENCY
Turkish lira (TRY)
LANGUAGE
Turkish. English is common in tourist areas.
What is a gulet yacht charter in Turkey?
A gulet is a traditional wooden sailing boat built on Turkey’s southwestern coast, with broad decks for lounging and comfortable cabins below. A charter gives you the whole boat and its crew for a private cruise along the coast.
Are family gulet cruises in Turkey private?
Yes, the gulet is chartered for your group alone, with a custom route planned around the bays, beaches, and sites you want to reach. Families get an intimate experience both on board and ashore.
What is included in a gulet cruise and charter in Turkey?
A charter includes the gulet and a professional crew, usually a captain, chef, and deckhands who handle the sailing, cooking, and daily service. Meals often use fresh local ingredients and are served outdoors on the aft deck.
Which destinations are covered during sailing holidays in Turkey?
Routes follow the Turkish Riviera along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, calling at secluded bays, ancient ruins, and small fishing villages that roads cannot reach. Many cruises also extend to nearby Greek islands.
How many people can a gulet accommodate?
It depends on the boat, since modern gulets run from about 15 to 55 meters and carry anything from a single family to a larger group. The team can advise which size suits your party best.
How much does a gulet cruise cost?
Our two gulet itineraries start at 3,390 USD per person for the 12-day Treasures of Turkey, with 4 nights aboard, and 3,750 USD per person for the 15-day Turkish Delight, with 7 nights aboard. A gulet-only charter is quoted on request.
What is not included in the price?
International flights, customary tips for guides and drivers, and travel insurance and visas. See the What’s Included section above for the full breakdown.
Can I sail to the Greek islands?
Blue Voyage cruises often extend to nearby Greek islands. Tell us where you want to sail and we will plan the route with you.
What is the best time for a gulet cruise?
May to June and September to October are warm enough to swim with fewer boats at anchor. See the Gulet Cruise Travel Guide section above for a seasonal breakdown.
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