4.9· Excellent · 29 reviews
Optimist is a 24-metre traditional gulet built in 2006 and refitted in 2017, chartered privately with her crew on the Turkish coast around Marmaris, Fethiye, Göcek and Bodrum, and to the nearby Greek islands. She takes up to 8 guests in 4 air-conditioned cabins (2 master cabins and 2 double cabins), each with its own shower and WC. A crew of 4 looks after you: the captain, a cook and deckhands.
Life on board centres on the deck: a cushioned aft deck with a big table for long lunches, a sun deck with mattresses under an awning and a deck shower for after a swim. For active days she carries water skis, a canoe, a paddle board, a ringo, snorkelling gear and fishing gear.
In 2027 Optimist costs €1,400 a day in May and October, €1,500 in June, €1,715 in September and €2,000 in July and August. With 8 guests that works out at about €175 to €250 per person per day. Two master cabins make her an easy fit for couples travelling together.
Similar 4-cabin gulets in our fleet include Su Perisi C (22 m, from €1,400 a day) and Grand Sailor (24 m, from €1,400 a day). All three start at €1,400 a day.
Her starting price is about 30% below the typical (median) price of the 36 4-cabin gulets in our fleet (€2,000 a day). Booking in May or October instead of July or August saves about 30% on the daily rate.
4 cabins for up to 8 guests. The crew of 4 has its own quarters.
Optimist has air conditioning in all cabins and the saloon, Wi-Fi, a sun deck with mattresses under an awning and indoor and outdoor dining areas. Water toys include water skis, a canoe, a paddle board, a ringo, snorkelling gear and fishing gear.
The price includes engine cruising up to 3 hours per day, the use of air conditioning, limited Wi-Fi, crew service, diesel and petrol expenses, and the use of equipment on board. Linen, towels, beach towels, and domestic water are also provided. All charter and berthing taxes, port procedures, transit log, and related formalities for shipping agents are included, along with yacht insurance (though it is advised to take travel insurance).
The price does not include food and drinks, transfers to and from the hotel or airport (which can be arranged), optional water sports, personal expenses and requests, gratuity for the crew, port taxes and mooring fees in the Greek islands, and VAT.
Still comparing? Get Optimist’s 2027 price list, cabin plan and what’s included by email. One follow-up from Hülya, no calls.
“A huge thank you to Hülya and the entire team at DE Yachting for organizing such a seamless experience. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, communication was excellent…”
Optimist costs €1,400 to €2,000 per day in 2027, depending on the month.
| Month | Per day | 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| May | €1,400 | €9,800 |
| June | €1,500 | €10,500 |
| July | €2,000 | €14,000 |
| August | €2,000 | €14,000 |
| September | €1,715 | €12,005 |
| October | €1,400 | €9,800 |
The price includes the crew, fuel for up to 3 hours of cruising a day, yacht insurance, and charter and berthing taxes in Turkey.
With 8 guests, Optimist costs about €175 per person per day in May and October and about €250 in July and August.
For a 7-night charter that is roughly €1,225 to €1,750 per person.
Optimist takes up to 8 guests in 4 cabins: 2 master cabins and 2 double cabins.
Every cabin has air conditioning and its own shower and WC. The crew of 4 sleeps in separate crew quarters.
The crew, fuel for up to 3 hours of cruising a day, air conditioning, limited Wi-Fi, linen and towels, the equipment on board, yacht insurance, and charter and berthing taxes are included.
The full list of what is and is not included is under "What is included in the price?" above.
Optimist cruises the Turkish coast around Marmaris, Fethiye, Göcek and Bodrum, and the nearby Greek islands.
The exact route is planned with you before the trip.
May and October are the cheapest months to charter Optimist, at €1,400 per day.
July and August cost €2,000 per day and are the warmest months for swimming. June (€1,500) and September (€1,715) sit in between.
Send your dates and group size with the form on this page. Hülya, our charter manager, checks availability with the captain and emails you a written offer within 24 hours.
You confirm with a signed charter agreement and pay in euros by bank transfer or card. If your plans change, your payment moves to another available date on the same gulet, and if we cannot deliver the gulet you get a full refund. De Yachting is a TÜRSAB licensed agency (No. 17781) with offices in Bodrum and the UK (+44 7449 968980), organising gulet charters since 2010.
No. Optimist comes with a professional crew of 4, including an experienced captain.
They handle all navigation, docking and technical work while you enjoy the trip.
Yes. Optimist carries water skis, a canoe, a paddle board, a ringo, snorkelling gear and fishing gear.
That matters if the group wants more than sunbathing and long meals on board.
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I had an absolutely amazing time on the boat not a single complaint. The crew was awesome and so accommodating, they really took their time to put there all into everything they did! The food was delicious and i had a marvelous time!!!
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A huge thank you to Hülya and the entire team at DE Yachting for organizing such a seamless experience. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, communication was excellent, and we felt completely taken care of throughout the entire process.
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Turkey itself is one of the most beautiful countries we’ve ever visited, with crystal-clear water, charming coastal towns, delicious food, and incredibly warm people. Thanks to DE Yachting and the amazing crew of Baba Can, this became one of the best vacations our family has ever taken.
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