Private vs shared gulet?

Private for groups 6+; shared day boats budget-friendly for couples.

Is this bodrum gulet cruise guide guide updated for 2026?

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Experiences · 3 min · Published June 2025 · Updated February 2026

How to book a gulet, 1-day vs multi-day cruises, what to pack and the best swimming bays near Bodrum.

Day cruises suit first-timers. Multi-day blue cruises depart weekly for the Gulf of Gokova with cabin accommodation.

Wooden motor-sailors with day or week charters. Swim stops, onboard lunch and sunset return — /tours/bodrum/gulet-cruise and /packages/bodrum-gulet-cruise-package.

June–September for swimming. May and October quieter with lower prices. Book July–August early.

Castle of St Peter, marina dining and Yalikavak day trips. Combine 3 nights coast with Istanbul on custom quotes.

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