Luxury Gulet Charter in Turkey: Read these tips

It may be overwhelming to choose from the array of Turkey Blue Cruise itineraries that are possible for your luxury gulet charter. These suggested steps will help to guide you through the process of choosing which charter is right for you and your group to create the perfect holiday experience.

Consider Your Interests: Destinations and Activities
Are you seeking an active vacation filled with every spot along the coast that you have been dying to explore? Or is your group content with a private and calm experience that includes slow island hopping and days anchored in isolated and pristine bays? It is important to consider your interests before choosing the best route for your group.
There is plenty of history to explore via the many shore excursion options in towns, islands, and villages along the coast. Diving in Kas and paragliding in Oludeniz are highlights for those seeking a more adrenaline-filled holiday. Cruising between the many Greek islands in the area while also exploring the Turkish coastline is a great way to experience some of the best sites in both countries. A yacht charter Marmaris is the perfect launching point for exploring the stunning Datca peninsula and Fethiye is not only a beautiful town to explore, but it is also the perfect place to start your cruise heading east towards Antalya.

Arrival in Turkey
Your departure point may very well depend on where you land in Turkey. Cruises depart from many locations along the coast and depending on whether you choose to fly to Dalaman, Antalya or Bodrum, this could determine the starting point for your cruise. Bodrum is the best departure point for all Greek island cruises and any cruises departing from Marmaris. Dalaman is closest to Fethiye and Olympos is only a 1 ½ hour drive from Antalya.
You may even decide to fly into one airport and depart from another. This is the best option if you choose to cruise from Kemer or Olympos to Fethiye, for example. Flying into Antalya and out from Dalaman would be ideal in this situation. However, all airports are easily reachable from all cruise destinations, whether by local minibus or private transfer.

Your Group Needs and Budget
When choosing your gulet charter itinerary, it is important to consider the time and budget you are working with. Depending on your budget and whether your group has 4 days or 2 weeks to spare for their summer holiday will greatly affect the route you choose. Here are some popular route examples, broken down by time frame:

4-day routes:
Fethiye – Marmaris
Fethiye – Oludeniz – Fethiye
Olympos to Fethiye

8-day routes:
Fethiye – Marmaris – Fethiye
Fethiye – Antalya
Bodrum – Gulf of Hisaronu – Bodrum
Bodrum – North Greek Islands – Bodrum
Bodrum – Gokova – Bodrum

14-day routes:
Marmaris – Kekova – Marmaris

Your group can choose from a long list of standard blue cruise itineraries or if you are feeling creative, you can combine destinations and create your own.

Choose Your Gulet
Gulets range in size, services, and level of luxury. All are equipped with cabins, private bathrooms, and a full kitchen for daily preparation of meals for your group. Crews take pride in the exceptional cuisine provided on board. The size of your gulet will depend on the number of passengers and you are free to choose the level of luxury that best suits you.

Although the price tag of a private gulet charter may cost no more than a few nights stay at a luxury hotel, your private charter will give you the freedom to explore the beauty of the Turquoise Coast at your pace, all while including your accommodation and freshly prepared daily meals. To best explore the coastline, bays, and islands of Mediterranean Turkey, a luxury gulet charter is hard to beat.