A gulet is a traditional Turkish wooden yacht with two or three masts, built for slow, comfortable cruising with a full crew. Our fleet has 229 gulets from 18 to 54 metres. They sleep 6 to 36 guests in 3 to 16 en-suite cabins and are chartered as a whole boat with a crew of 2 to 10, from about €850 per day.
Gulets were traditionally built in the boatyards of Bodrum and Bozburun on Turkey's south-west coast, first as working boats for fishing, sponge diving and coastal trade. In the second half of the 20th century they were adapted for travellers on the Blue Cruise along the Aegean and Mediterranean coast. Today's gulets keep the wooden hull and deck, with modern engines, generators, air conditioning and private bathrooms.
Most gulets have a large shaded aft deck with a dining table, sunbeds on the foredeck, an indoor saloon and a row of cabins below deck, often with a master cabin at the stern. Gulets are motor-sailers: they carry sails, but most of the time they cruise under engine at 7 to 16 knots, which suits short daily hops between swimming bays.
| Class | Length | Cabins | Daily price (whole boat) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (122) | 18–37 m | 3–11 cabins | €850–€2,500 per day |
| Comfort (62) | 23–40 m | 4–10 cabins | €2,580–€4,000 per day |
| Luxury & VIP (45) | 27–54 m | 5–16 cabins | €4,100–€25,000 per day |
Prices are indicative starting rates for the whole boat in May and October; July and August cost more. Your written offer confirms the exact price for your dates and route.
A gulet charter includes the crew (captain, cook and deckhands), en-suite air-conditioned cabins, linen, towels and drinking water. Fuel beyond the included cruising hours, food and drinks unless full or half board is stated, marina fees outside the home port, airport transfers and the crew tip (usually 5–10%) are normally extra.
The main departure ports are Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Göcek and Kaş, and many gulets can also cross to the nearby Greek islands. You can compare the whole fleet on our gulet charter in Turkey page. If you only need one cabin rather than the whole boat, a cabin charter is the alternative.
Gulets in our fleet take 6 to 36 guests. A 4-cabin gulet suits a family or two couples with up to 8 guests, 6 cabins suit 12 guests, and the largest gulets with up to 16 cabins take groups of 36. Every guest has a bed in an en-suite cabin; the crew sleeps in separate quarters.
A private gulet costs from about €850 to €25,000 per day for the whole boat. Standard gulets run €850–€2,500 per day, comfort gulets €2,580–€4,000, and luxury or VIP gulets from €4,100. A week costs seven times the daily rate, plus the extras listed above.
A gulet is a wooden motor-sailer with wide open decks and a slow, relaxed rhythm of short cruises and long swim stops. A motor yacht is faster and covers more coastline in a week, but has less deck space per guest. For groups of 8 or more, a gulet usually gives more room for the money.
Yes. On a cabin charter you book one cabin on a scheduled gulet cruise and share the boat with other guests, with fixed Saturday departures in summer. It suits couples and solo travellers who do not need a whole boat.
DE Yachting (De Yatçılık Turizm San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.) is a licensed Turkish travel agency, TÜRSAB No. 17781, operating since 2010 from Bodrum with a contact office in the UK. We charter gulets and motor yachts on the Turkish coast and the nearby Greek islands.
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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!!!
Our family just returned from the most incredible trip to Turkey, and it truly exceeded every expectation. The highlight of our vacation was our unforgettable week aboard Baba Can, which was simply perfect from beginning to end.
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.
Most importantly, our captain and crew aboard Baba Can were absolutely outstanding. They made us feel at home from the moment we stepped on board. Their kindness, professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality made the trip so special. They went above and beyond every day, whether it was finding beautiful secluded bays, preparing incredible meals, or making sure our family had everything we needed. By the end of the week, they felt like family.
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.
We cannot recommend DE Yachting and Baba Can highly enough. Thank you, Hülya, our captain, and the entire crew for giving us memories that will last a lifetime. We will absolutely be back!
Fantastic crew, wonderful meals and a very comfortable boat! Magical holidays!
Unforgettable experience with the best staff, everything was on point
A phenomenal experience, clean yacht - amazing service and the experience is a once in a life time ❤️
best 2 weeks EVER. The crew was one of a kind (especially ahmet)
Best two weeks ever. Shoutout the boat crew especially Ahmet and Aytać.
Stayed on the Love Boat for a study abroad trip, best experience ever. Crew is amazing
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