A new concept in marine literature - the Turkish gulet. These boats` sizes vary between 15 and 30 meters and are constructed in Turkey along traditional lines by seafaring family firms using slightly changed techniques over the centuries. However, they have been adapted to the most stringent of traveler’s requirements and now offer luxury and good taste not found in any other craft of similar history and background. Gulets make ideal charter boats - which is their main use in Turkey. Full cooking facilities are fitted and gulets are built for long sea voyages as well as inshore coastal trips. They make an ideal holiday home in which to explore offshore areas in comfort and style. They are floating exceptions for recreational activities - and it is this aspect which could be the gulets most exciting adaptation to the gulf. Tourism is now becoming an area of increasing importance and gulet sailing would be a very popular option for hotels to offer visitors. Corporate entertaining would take on a new dimension if it took place on a traditional wooden boat - reminiscent of the Ottomans in the eastern Mediterranean. The climate in Turkey also makes a gulet the ideal place to entertain your friends or business visitors.

Traditionally hand made by master craftsmen, attractive wooden motor sailors (gulets) are our fleet of comfortable vessels are ideal for charters.

Gulets broad, beamy hulls give spacious decks and high headroom below. The foredeck makes a large sun bathing area and the huge aftdeck provides a shady cushioned area for relaxing and eating al fresco. The saloon is fitted with a bar, library and for your entertainment HI-FI system, as per your request TV and telephone.

Light and airy below decks, each cabin has a double or twin berths some also have an upper single bunk. All cabins have opening port holes, and a large number of boats have ducted air-conditioning. Each cabin has en-suite hot and cold shower, basin and wc.

All gulets have plenty  of storage fresh water and fuel. Fridges, freezers and iceboxes keep provisions fresh allowing you to stay away from port for days and enjoy your your holiday to the utmost. Sail are raised unfavorable breezes but gulets tend to rely on their powerful engines.

For private charter groups we have a wide selection of gulets varying from four to ten cabins. Our professional team will help you decide according to your needs and budget.

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Each gulet has an experienced and knowledgeable Turkish captain, chef and deck hand who will host you and look after the boat.

They can suggest the best anchorage places, steer the boat, raise the sails, drop the anchor, rig the windsurfer, clean the boat, provision, cook and serve the meals and make the time to entertain you.