Private vs shared gulet?

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

Is lunch included on gulet cruises?

Yes on standard day charters — grilled fish and meze typical.

Yes — swimming cooler but still pleasant; fewer boats, lower prices.

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Absolutely — send your dates and group size for a free tailor-made itinerary with no obligation.

Yes — dedicated guide and vehicle for your group only on every tour we operate.

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

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.

Sleep aboard gulet sailing Gokova or Hisaronu bays — captain, cook and crew included. Honeymoon and family cabins with ensuite options.

Swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, soft bag, non-slip deck shoes. Towels often provided; cash for extra drinks on board.

Popular swim stop on Bodrum day cruises — turquoise water away from marina crowds. Private charters choose quieter bays in June and September.

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