Gulet Rental Bodrum

Gulet Rental Bodrum — Experience the Original Blue Voyage

A gulet is Turkey's most iconic vessel — a traditional wooden yacht with wide beams, shaded decks, and comfortable cabins built for long, leisurely voyages along the Aegean coast. The classic "Blue Voyage" (Mavi Yolculuk) was invented aboard gulets like these, and Bodrum is where the tradition was born.

Renting a gulet in Bodrum offers a combination of authenticity, comfort, and social space that no other vessel can match. It's the perfect choice for large groups, family reunions, and friends who want to share an adventure without sacrificing comfort.

What is a Gulet?

Traditional gulets are handcrafted wooden sailing vessels, typically:

• Length: 20–35 metres
• Cabins: 4–8 en-suite double cabins
• Guests: 8–16 people
• Crew: 3–5 (captain, chef, 1–2 deckhands)
• Built in: Bodrum and the surrounding Aegean coast

Each gulet features:

• A shaded rear cockpit and dining area for al fresco meals
• A wide forward sunbathing area with sunbeds
• A spacious salon for evenings inside
• Shallow draft allowing access to coves inaccessible to motor yachts

Types of Gulet

Standard Gulet (€4,000–8,000/week)

Well-maintained, comfortable cabins with air conditioning. Ideal for groups on a budget who don't want to sacrifice space or crew quality.

Deluxe Gulet (€8,000–15,000/week)

Designer interior finishes, premium bedding, upgraded catering. The most popular category for discerning families and friend groups.

Luxury Gulet (€15,000–30,000+/week)

Bespoke craftsmanship, full A/C throughout, jacuzzi, stabilisers, generator, satellite TV and Wi-Fi. For groups wanting a superyacht experience with Turkish soul.

What's Included in Gulet Rental

Standard inclusions:

• Full professional crew (captain, chef, deckhand)
• Full board catering — fresh Turkish breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
• Soft drinks, tea, coffee, and water throughout the charter
• Snorkelling gear, paddleboards, kayaks, fishing equipment
• Fuel for standard engine cruising (up to 4 hours daily)
• Linen, towels, cabin service
• Home marina fees and yacht insurance

Gulet Routes from Bodrum

The Classic Blue Voyage — Gökova Gulf (7 days)

The most beloved gulet route. Bodrum → Orak Island → Çökertme → English Harbour → Cleopatra's Bay → Yedi Adalar → Longöz Bay → Bodrum.

Sheltered water, dozens of swimming spots, the legendary Cleopatra's Beach.

Bodrum to Datça (7 days)

More open sailing, dramatic cliffs, quieter bays. Includes the ancient ruins at Knidos — one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Turkey.

Extended Grand Tour (14 days)

Combine both routes and extend to Marmaris — the ultimate gulet holiday.

The Gulet Experience — Day by Day

Life on a gulet is wonderfully unhurried. Days begin late with breakfast on the rear deck. Mornings are spent sailing to the next anchorage while guests sunbathe or read. Afternoons are for swimming and water sports. Evenings are feasts — the chef's daily creation, surrounded by friends and family, in some of the most beautiful places on earth.

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