| Turkey's indigenous sea-going vessel, the Gulet, is | | | | Additional costs are beverages and food. Meal plans |
| offered for crewed charter in Turkey at three | | | | are offered of fresh local Turkish cuisine on a Full |
| different levels, which are the Traditional Gulet, | | | | Board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) or Half Board |
| Luxury Gulet, and a Gulet-Style Sailing Yacht. Each | | | | (breakfast and lunch) basis. Generally it is possible to |
| has unique characteristics, and it is those | | | | include both Full Board and Half Board days in your |
| characteristics which define each level and that will | | | | charter in order to enjoy some dinners on board |
| determine which Turkish Gulet you might charter for | | | | under the starlight and others ashore in one of the |
| a crewed Gulet charter in Turkey. | | | | many local Tavernas. |
| Traditional and Luxury Gulets share many features, | | | | In addition there is usually an 18% Turkish VAT. |
| including a blending of practicality and tradition in a | | | | Crew will be Turkish citizens and at least one should |
| relaxed style. Historically, Gulets evolved from fishing | | | | speak English. Finally, you may or may not be able to |
| and cargo vessels into their present profile of a | | | | use the air conditioner at night as the soundproofing |
| sturdy yacht with a broad beam and wide deck. | | | | of generators and engines were not a building |
| Constructed in the shipyards of Bodrum, Marmaris, | | | | specification of these traditional vessels. The |
| and Istanbul, and along the Black Sea Coast, these | | | | Traditional Gulet is offered at two price levels, which |
| vessels are equipped with motors as well as fully | | | | is moderate level and economy level. The quality of |
| functional rigging. However, do not expect to always | | | | the Gulets is reflective of the level of pricing. |
| sail as the beamy nature of the Gulet usually requires | | | | Luxury Gulets have been built within the past three |
| engine assistance to move from anchorage to | | | | to four years. They are constructed of mahogany |
| anchorage. The number of passengers a Gulet can be | | | | rather than the pine of Traditional Gulets, creating an |
| chartered for depends on the boat's size, although | | | | interior with refined workmanship. These vessels also |
| most accommodate between eight and twelve | | | | offer imported linens, towels and bath products. In |
| people. These vessels have double occupancy | | | | addition, the Luxury Gulet engines and generators are |
| staterooms for passengers generally each with | | | | fully soundproofed allowing the use of air conditioning |
| ensuite bath and shower and are comfortably | | | | at all times. The price of these yachts is reflective of |
| equipped. One of the resounding features of the | | | | their upgraded features. Menus include fresh Turkish |
| Turkish Gulet is the expansive aft deck. Covered | | | | cuisine and international cuisine. |
| with a sun awning, the aft deck has a wide | | | | Gulet-Style Sailing Yachts are built with an adjusted |
| cushioned area for lounging and a table with chairs | | | | design to be able to sail with aluminum rigging and |
| for al fresco dining. Gulets offer plenty of room for | | | | quality sails, so you can enjoy cruising without an |
| sunbathing and are equipped with sun mattresses, | | | | engine. However, as with any sailing vessel, the ability |
| snorkeling gear, a shoreside tender and usually water | | | | to sail is enhanced by a smaller beam measurement, |
| skis, a sea kayak or a windsurfer which will be | | | | so Gulet-Style Sailing Yachts are not as roomy as the |
| outlined in the Gulet equipment list. | | | | Traditional or Luxury Gulets. However, generally all |
| There are some differences between traditional and | | | | other amenities are similar to what is offered with |
| luxury Gulets. The Traditional Gulet is the best price | | | | Luxury Gulets. |
| value and cost includes the yacht, crew and fuel. | | | | |