| Bodrum, on the coast of Turkey, is a bit off the | | | | transportation instead. A gulet is special kind of sailing |
| beaten path, and not everyone has considered taking | | | | boat. In all of Turkey, it is only made in Bodrum. The |
| Bodrum yacht cruises. Even fewer people have | | | | deck is roomy enough that passengers can have a |
| thought of taking Bodrum's special yachts called the | | | | good view off the ship. This same roominess is |
| gulets. You might like to learn more about these ships | | | | evident below, where there is a good-sized saloon. |
| if you knew more about the city of Bodrum itself. | | | | The ships are said to be unsinkable. |
| Why Go To Bodrum? | | | | It takes about a year and a half to build a gulet, and |
| There are plenty of reasons. Even though there are | | | | costs about $200,000. The process involves |
| only 30,000 people in the town, the port has | | | | woodwork, metalwork, sealing, and fitting in an |
| excitement to offer. Many of the people who live | | | | engine and other working parts. However, after |
| there make their livings by producing goods and | | | | completion, it can sail for 30 seasons or more. |
| produce. Agriculture, fishing, weaving, and, notably, | | | | What is there to see on Bodrum Yacht Cruises? |
| boat-building, are among their occupations. Tourism, | | | | There are two kinds of Bodrum yacht cruises: the |
| which brings together all these forces, is thriving | | | | ones that start and end in Bodrum, and the ones |
| above all. | | | | that stop at Bodrum during the trip. Either way, you |
| Bodrum is also a center for art and visiting artists, | | | | will get a good chance to experience Bodrum itself. |
| both Turkish and visiting artists from foreign | | | | However, there are other ports you where you will |
| countries. Artists go there for stimulation. The main | | | | get to stop. |
| street is known as Bar Street, although it has other, | | | | On one tour, you get to go to Alakisla Bay and visit |
| more formal street names. | | | | historical ruins of a Byzantine village. At another stop, |
| Bar Street is filled with artisans who will make leather | | | | on the island of Sedir, you can check out the |
| goods for you or style clothing with local fabrics. | | | | inscriptions that are taken as proof that Cleopatra |
| Polished stones and metals, such as onyx and brass | | | | lived on that island. It is also the honeymoon site of |
| are available for sale. There are all kinds of souvenir | | | | Anthony and Cleopatra. You also get to stop at a |
| shops. Bars and restaurants abound, and the nightlife | | | | beach for a swimming break. Along with all this, there |
| is filled with light shows and music. | | | | are many harbors and bays to visit. |
| | | | If a unique adventure is just your style, Bodrum |
| What is a Gulet? | | | | yacht cruises offer a great option. They can be |
| While there are major cruise lines that offer trips to | | | | unusual, as well as romantic and personal. Your tastes |
| this region, you may enjoy trying the gulets for | | | | will decide if this is the vacation for you. |