The route at a glance
A round trip from Bodrum along the Datca peninsula into the Hisaronu Gulf and back, with a swim stop every day. Pick a day to see where you sail.
- Duration
- 7 nightsSat to Sat, Bodrum round trip
- Your cabin
- Private en‑suiteDouble, twin or master, A/C
- Group
- 12–24 guestsGulet assigned by group size
- Board
- Full boardBreakfast, lunch, dinner
- Price
- from €1,500 ppSingle use +80%
- Departures
- 18 SaturdaysMay 29 – Sep 25, 2027
Day-by-day program
Day 1 Bodrum (boarding from 16:00, night at anchor), Day 2 Palamutbükü, Day 3 Aktur and Bencik, Day 4 Emel Sayın, Orhaniye (Kızkumu) and Selimiye, Day 5 Dirsekbükü and Bozburun, Day 6 Datça and Knidos, Day 7 Kara Ada and Orak Island, Day 8 checkout in Bodrum by 10:00. There is a swim stop every day. Sample itinerary; the captain may adjust it with the weather.
Tap a number to see that day
Whole route · 7 nights
Day 1 of 8 Day 1 · Bodrum
Night: at anchor near Bodrum
Boarding from 16:00 at Kumbahçe harbour in Bodrum: meet the crew, settle into your cabin, short briefing. Bodrum Castle (St. Peter’s) and the ancient theatre of Halicarnassus are close to the harbour. Then we sail to the first bay for a swim, dinner on board and the night at anchor.
Day 2 of 8 Day 2 · Palamutbuku
Night: at anchor in Palamutbükü bay
Long clean beaches, clear water and a sea cave on the Datca peninsula. Swim and snorkel all day, walk along the shore or try fresh seafood at a waterfront restaurant – a quiet stop away from the crowds.
Day 3 of 8 Day 3 · Aktur & Bencik
Night: Bencik fjord
Aktur sits at the narrowest point of the Datca peninsula, where, according to Herodotus, the ancient Knidians tried to cut a canal against the Persian army. Bencik is a narrow fjord between steep cliffs and pine forest, sheltered for the night.
Day 4 of 8 Day 4 · Emel Sayin & Orhaniye & Selimiye
Night: Selimiye village
Emel Sayin Bay, named after the Turkish singer, has calm turquoise water below pine-covered rocks. In Orhaniye, walk and paddle along the Kizkumu sand spit, tied to an old love legend. Overnight in Selimiye, a stone village among olive groves with waterfront restaurants.
Day 5 of 8 Day 5 · Selimiye & Dirsekbuku & Bozburun
Night: Bozburun harbour
Dirsekbuku is a quiet, sheltered cove known for its sunsets – swim and snorkel. Overnight in Bozburun, a fishing village and the home of traditional gulet building: boatyards, a small harbour and fresh fish by the water.
Day 6 of 8 Day 6 · Datca & Knidos
Night: at anchor off Knidos
Whitewashed houses, bougainvillea and small shops along the Datca seafront. Knidos, the ancient city at the tip of the peninsula, with the site of the Temple of Aphrodite, a well-preserved theatre and wide views over the Aegean.
Day 7 of 8 Day 7 · Kara Ada & Orak Island
Night: at anchor in a bay near Bodrum
Kara Ada has a cave with warm mineral spring water, said to be good for the skin, and rocky coves for swimming. Orak Island, often called the “Maldives of Turkey”, has a pale sandy seabed and very clear turquoise water – the last long swim of the week.
Day 8 of 8 Day 8 · Bodrum checkout
Breakfast on board, then checkout by Saturday 10:00 at Kumbahçe harbour.
Map imagery © Esri; routes drawn from the OpenStreetMap coastline.
What does a day on board look like?
Mornings start with a swim, the boat moves to a new bay before lunch, afternoons are free and dinner is on deck.
What will you eat on board?
Full board is cooked on board: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 afternoon snacks and 7 dinners, with tea and coffee at breakfast and snack time and drinking water all day. Drinks come from the bar on a tab.
Where will you sleep?
Your own air-conditioned cabin with a private shower and WC. The gulet depends on how many guests book your week: up to 12 guests sail on Freedom (6 cabins), 13–24 on Elara 1 (12 cabins). Route, menu and price are the same; we confirm your boat in writing.
Elara 1 · 6 cabins
Double cabin
- 2 guests
- private shower & WC
- A/C
Double bed. For couples.
from €1,500 per person, 7 nights
Elara 1 · 6 cabins
Twin cabin
- 2 guests
- private shower & WC
- A/C
Two single beds. For friends travelling together.
from €1,500 per person, 7 nights
Freedom · 2 cabins
Master cabin
- 2 guests
- private shower & WC
- A/C
The largest cabins, with a double bed and more space. +€250 per person, if available.
from €1,750 per person, 7 nights
Freedom · 3 cabins
Double cabin
- 2 guests
- private shower & WC
- A/C
Double bed. For couples.
from €1,500 per person, 7 nights
Freedom · 1 cabin
Double with extra bed
- 2–3 guests
- private shower & WC
- A/C
Double bed plus a single bed; the third guest pays 30% less.
from €1,500 per person, 7 nights
“I had an absolutely amazing time on the boat, not one complaint. The crew were amazing and so helpful with everything, and the food was so delicious.”
Is this cruise for you?
It suits couples, friends and solo travellers aged 12 and over who want a blue cruise in Turkey without chartering a whole gulet. You book a cabin, not the whole boat: your own ensuite cabin on a shared gulet, a week of swimming between quiet bays, three meals a day cooked on board. Most guests come as couples, friends or on their own, and it works well for a first time on a gulet.
A good fit for
- Couples and friends who want a gulet week without renting the whole boat
- Solo travellers: the cabin is yours alone
- First-time gulet guests: route, meals and crew are all arranged
- Swimmers and slow travellers: 7 bays, no long days at sea
Not the right fit
- Families with children under 12 (not accepted on this cruise)
- Groups who want their own boat, menu and route: see private charter below
- Party cruises: evenings are calm, at anchor or in a village harbour
Saturday departures 2027
Every Saturday from May 29, 2027 to Sep 25, 2027: 18 departures, Bodrum round trip, 7 nights. Prices are per person in a shared double cabin; using a cabin alone costs 80% more.
| Departure (Sat) | Return (Sat) | Per person / 7 nights | Single cabin | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2027 1 departure | ||||
| May 29 – Jun 5 | €1,500single €2,700 | €2,700 | ||
| June 2027 4 departures | ||||
| Jun 5–12 | €1,500single €2,700 | €2,700 | ||
| Jun 12–19 | €1,500single €2,700 | €2,700 | ||
| Jun 19–26 | €1,500single €2,700 | €2,700 | ||
| Jun 26 – Jul 3 | €1,600 High seasonsingle €2,880 | €2,880 | ||
| July 2027 5 departures | ||||
| Jul 3–10 | €1,600 High seasonsingle €2,880 | €2,880 | ||
| Jul 10–17 | €1,600 High seasonsingle €2,880 | €2,880 | ||
| Jul 17–24 | €1,600 High seasonsingle €2,880 | €2,880 | ||
| Jul 24–31 | €1,600 High seasonsingle €2,880 | €2,880 | ||
| Jul 31 – Aug 7 | €1,600 High seasonsingle €2,880 | €2,880 | ||
| August 2027 4 departures | ||||
| Aug 7–14 | €1,600 High seasonsingle €2,880 | €2,880 | ||
| Aug 14–21 | €1,600 High seasonsingle €2,880 | €2,880 | ||
| Aug 21–28 | €1,600 High seasonsingle €2,880 | €2,880 | ||
| Aug 28 – Sep 4 | €1,500single €2,700 | €2,700 | ||
| September 2027 4 departures | ||||
| Sep 4–11 | €1,500single €2,700 | €2,700 | ||
| Sep 11–18 | €1,500single €2,700 | €2,700 | ||
| Sep 18–25 | €1,500single €2,700 | €2,700 | ||
| Sep 25 – Oct 2 | €1,500single €2,700 | €2,700 | ||
- TÜRSAB licensed · 17781
- Free 48-hour cabin hold, no prepayment
- 50% deposit, balance 60 days before
- Written confirmation within 24 hours
What does the cruise cost in total?
The cruise costs €1,500 per person for 7 nights in a shared double cabin (€1,600 for departures June 26 – August 21, 2027), plus a €150 harbour fee per person paid on board. Your cabin, full board and the crew are included; drinks, Wi-Fi and the crew tip are paid on board, and transfers and site entrance fees are extra.
Included
- Your cabin with private shower & WC, A/C 15 hours a day (out of harbour)
- Full board: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 afternoon snacks, 7 dinners
- Tea & coffee at breakfast and snack time, unlimited drinking water
- Paddle boards, canoe, snorkel masks, fins, fishing gear
- Crew, daily cleaning, bed linen, bath and beach towels
- Fuel, on-board insurance, VAT
Not included
- Harbour fee €150 per person, paid on board
- Drinks from the bar on board
- Wi-Fi €25 per person per week (optional)
- Crew tip (10% of the cruise price is customary)
- Airport transfers, site entrances, land excursions
- Tender fuel for water ski, ringo, banana
- Cancellation insurance
Example: 2 guests in a double cabin, week of July 10: 2 × €1,600 cruise + 2 × €150 harbour fee = €3,500 total
Travelling alone: +80% for the cabin to yourself. Third guest on an extra bed: −30%. Freedom master cabin: +€250 per person.
Good to know
Check-in: Saturday from 16:00 at Kumbahçe harbour, Bodrum, check-out: Saturday after breakfast, by 10:00.
Elara 1, 12 cabins: 6 double + 6 twin. Freedom, 6 cabins: 2 master, 3 double and 1 double with an extra bed. All ensuite with AC; no single cabins, single use of a double is +80%. Freedom master cabin +€250 per person (if available); a third guest on the extra bed pays 30% less.
Each departure sails once at least 12 guests have booked; we confirm your week in writing.
Deposit: 50% secures the cabin, balance 60 days before departure.
Swim stops daily; itinerary may change with weather by captain’s decision. Soft bags only; towels are provided onboard.
Children under 12 cannot be accepted on this cruise.
Cabin charter FAQ
Shared. You book one private cabin with full board on gulet Elara 1 (12 cabins) or Freedom (6 cabins), assigned by group size and availability, and share the yacht with other guests. For the whole boat, see Elara 1 private charter, Freedom private charter or the private Bodrum–Hisaronu route page. Not sure which suits you? Compare private gulet vs cabin charter. Travelling as two? Our gulet guide for couples helps you choose.
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 afternoon snacks and 7 dinners onboard from a luxury menu, with tea and coffee at breakfast and snack time and unlimited drinking water. Drinks, alcoholic or soft, are not included: buy them from the yacht bar on a cash tab.
Single use of a double cabin +80%. Harbour fee €150 and Wi-Fi €25 per person, paid on board in cash.
Every Saturday, 18 departures May 29–Sep 25, 2027, from Bodrum. Pick your week in the form; if a cabin is free we hold it 48 hours at no cost and confirm within 24 hours.
Palamutbuku, Aktur & Bencik, Selimiye/Orhaniye, Bozburun, Datca, Knidos, Kara Ada and Orak Island — daily swim stops, overnight in sheltered bays.
Send the form with your week and guests — no prepayment. We hold the cabin 48 hours free, confirm availability and price, then 50% deposit secures the cabin. Board Saturday from 16:00 in Bodrum.
The boat is assigned by the number of guests booked for your week and by availability. Elara 1 is a 42 m gulet with 12 cabins (6 double, 6 twin) for up to 24 guests; Freedom is a 32 m gulet with 6 cabins (2 master, 3 double, 1 double with an extra bed) for up to 12 guests. Route, dates, full board and price per person are the same on both, and both have air-conditioned ensuite cabins and a jacuzzi. We confirm your boat in writing; Freedom’s master cabins cost €250 more per person.
Yes. Travelling alone, you never share a cabin with a stranger: you have a double cabin with its own shower and WC to yourself for +80%, so €2,700 for 7 nights (€2,880 for departures June 26 – August 21, 2027). Meals, the deck and the swim stops are shared with the other guests, mostly couples and friends.
Compare the two gulets: length, crew, engines
| Elara 1 | Freedom | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabins | 12 (6 double · 6 twin) | 6 (2 master · 3 double · 1 with extra bed) |
| Max guests | 24 | 12 |
| Length | 42 m (138 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Built / refit | 2010 / 2019 | 2013 / 2023 |
| Engine | 2 × 750 hp Volvo | 2 X 360 hp Iveco |
| Cruising speed | 12 knots | 10 knots |
| Crew | 8 | 5 |
Want the whole gulet for your group?
The same route works as a private charter: your own boat, your own pace and menu.
Elara 1 private charter (12 cabins) →Freedom private charter (6 cabins) →
All cabin cruises · Need the whole boat? Elara 1 / Freedom private charter · private Bodrum–Hisaronu route · weekly private gulet · Greek-islands mini cruise.
