Best luxury Turkish gulets for charter
1. Meira
Charter prices from 110.000 €/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, …)
2. Halcon del Mar
Charter prices from 52.500 €/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.
3. Mare Nostrum
Charter prices from 70.000 €/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…
4. Perla del Mare
Charter prices from 45.010 €/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!
5. Queen of Salmakis
Charter prices from 38.500 €/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.
6. Dolce Mare
Charter prices from 32.500 €/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.
7. Bella Mare
Charter prices from 35.000 €/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.
8. Kaptan Kadir
Charter prices from 25.200 €/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.
9. Cobra King
Charter prices from 21.000 €/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.
10. Silver moon
Charter prices from 38.500 €/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.
11. Wicked Felina
Charter prices from 17.500 €/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.
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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