Croatia Gulet Charter

A gulet is a traditional Turkish wooden sailing vessel built for deck-first living rather than speed. Across our fleet — from the 8-guest Optimist up to the 36-guest Love Boat — the layout favours wide open decks, shaded lounging areas, and social dining space over cabin density, which is why gulets suit groups who want to spend most of the day outdoors between swim stops rather than moving fast between ports.

A typical gulet charter includes full crew service (captain, chef and deckhand), en-suite air-conditioned cabins, linen and towels, and drinking water on board. Fuel, port fees outside the home port and transfers are usually quoted separately. Your written offer lists the exact inclusions for the gulet and dates you choose.

The rhythm follows the Blue Cruise pattern: breakfast, a morning cruise to a swim bay, a long lunch stop, free time for swimming or water sports, and an evening either at anchor or in a harbour town. The exact stops depend on your route — a Bodrum–Gökova week looks different from a Fethiye–Kekova or Göcek–Göcek Bays route — so the day-to-day plan is built around whichever departure port and route you choose.

Late April to late October is the sailing season. July–August is warmest but also the busiest and most expensive; May–June and September–October offer calmer water traffic, comparable swimming weather, and better availability across our fleet. If your dates are flexible, the shoulder months are usually the better value trade-off.

Our onboard chefs cook fresh Turkish and international dishes daily, with full-board or half-board options depending on the gulet. Before your cruise, you'll receive a preference sheet to flag dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.) and any meal preferences, so the menu is set before you board rather than improvised at sea.

It depends on group size, budget, and what you want the trip to feel like. Our fleet ranges from 4-cabin/8-guest gulets up to 16-cabin/36-guest gulets, across VIP, Luxury, Ultra Luxury and Standard Plus classes. Rather than scrolling every listing, you can filter by destination, budget or a starting preference — family-ready, romantic, large group, sport & active — or send us your dates and group size directly over WhatsApp for a tailored shortlist.

Yes. De Yatçılık Turizm San. Tic. Ltd. Şti. is a licensed Turkish travel agency (TURSAB No. 17781), operating since 2010 from our Bodrum office, with a second contact office in Hull, UK. You can reach either office directly by phone or email before booking if you'd like to confirm details in advance.

Daily rates across our fleet range from €850 to €25,000 per day for the whole boat. Standard gulets typically run €850–€2,500 per day, comfort-class gulets €2,580–€4,000, and luxury or VIP gulets €4,100–€25,000 per day. Prices vary by season, cabin count and onboard equipment — your written offer confirms the exact rate and inclusions for your dates.

For July and August departures, book 6–12 months ahead — the most popular gulets are usually fully reserved by spring. May, June, September and October offer better availability and softer rates, with September the best value. Early booking discounts are typically available from the previous autumn, and last-minute options appear mainly in the shoulder months.

Beyond the daily rate, the usual extras are fuel beyond the included cruising hours, meals and beverages where not included in your offer, marina fees in ports, airport transfers, and crew gratuity (customarily 5–10% of the charter fee). Optional water sports may also be charged separately. Your written offer lists exactly what is included before you pay any deposit.