A luxury gulet is usually not the longest one. It is the one with the most crew per guest, the biggest cabins, the newest fit-out, and the toys on the back deck. You can read most of that off a listing if you know which numbers to compare.
Here is what the numbers look like across Yacht Cloud's Turkish fleet on 27 October 2026. Of 195 gulets, the typical one is 30 m long with 6 cabins, 12 guests and a crew of 4, at about €9,050 to €22,450 a week. The top of the range looks different, and the rest of this page shows how.
What the top of the fleet looks like
Yacht | Length | Cabins | Guests | Crew | Built | Weekly rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Typical gulet | 30 m | 6 | 12 | 4 | Varies | about €14,900 |
North Wind, Bodrum | 47 m | 5 | 10 | 8 | 2023 | €73,500 to €96,250 |
Daima, Göcek | 42 m | 5 | 10 | Not stated | 2009 | €77,980 to €87,990 |
Double Eagle, Bodrum | 38 m | 5 | 10 | Not stated | 2005, refit 2022 | €35,000 to €52,500 |
Queen of Salmakis, Bodrum | 40 m | 8 | 18 | Not stated | 2019 | €38,500 to €76,500 |
Rates are per week, plus APA, and VAT may apply. The typical gulet's rate is the median of the lowest listed weekly rates.
Three things set the top boats apart.
Length per cabin. A typical gulet gives each cabin about 5 m of hull. North Wind gives each cabin 9.4 m and Daima 8.4 m. That space goes into larger cabins, bathrooms and saloons, not extra berths.
Crew per guest. North Wind carries 8 crew for 10 guests. The median gulet carries about 4 crew for 12. Only 37 of the 195 gulets list a crew of six or more.
Age. Only 16 gulets were built in 2020 or later, and 72 have been refitted since 2020. A refit year is worth as much as a build year, because it tells you when cabins and bathrooms were last redone.
At the very top, Turkey's most expensive listings are not gulets. They are motor sailers and motor yachts, such as De Love, a 47 m motor sailer built in 2024 with 7 cabins, 14 guests and a crew of 8 at €70,000 to €98,000, and the 50 m motor yacht Legasea at €292,250 a week.
Cabins
The cabin plan matters more than the cabin count. North Wind lists five en suite cabins with king, queen and single beds and a walk-in wardrobe. Double Eagle has a master suite, two VIP cabins and two twin cabins. Daima lists a VIP suite and en suite bathrooms. Queen of Salmakis lists air conditioning, private showers and cabin TVs.
Air conditioning is not on every listing, and a listing that does not mention it is not proof that the boat lacks it. If you travel in July or August, ask for it in writing.
Meals and the chef
Listings give very little detail here. North Wind lists a professional chef and Double Eagle an onboard chef. Most listings do not describe the menu, so the useful questions are practical ones.
What do the daily meals cover, and are drinks included or charged separately?
Can the chef cook around allergies, a vegetarian diet or children's food?
Is fresh fish bought locally on the route, or provisioned before departure?
Food, fuel and marina fees on a charter are normally covered by an advance provisioning allowance, known as APA. It is paid on top of the rate and any unspent balance is settled at the end of the trip. Terms vary by yacht, so ask what your APA covers and when it is reconciled. Your quote shows the figure.
Toys and the back deck
The water-sports list is where luxury boats differ most. Daima lists a jet ski, two Seabobs, a canoe and water skis. Double Eagle lists jet skis, Seabobs, paddleboards, two canoes, water skis and fishing equipment. North Wind lists a jet ski, paddleboards, water skis, a hydraulic swimming platform and a large deck area with flybridge seating.
A Seabob is a hand-held underwater scooter. If your guests want one, check that the listing names it. "Water toys" on its own can mean very little.
Routes: where the luxury boats go
The classic week is the Blue Cruise, one way from Bodrum to Fethiye. It covers about 110 nautical miles in a straight line and roughly 130 to 150 sailed, with two to four hours under way on most days. The rest of the day is for swimming, lunch at anchor and time ashore. Highlights include the ruins of Knidos, the Dalyan river and the Kaunos tombs, and the Twelve Islands off Göcek. Our Bodrum to Fethiye itinerary gives each day's distance.
Other shapes work too. A round trip from Bodrum around the Gulf of Gökova keeps flights simple. A Göcek week stays among short island hops. Fethiye to Kekova runs east along the Lycian coast, with the half-submerged ruins of Kekova at the end.
Where you start decides how many yachts you can choose from.
Start port | Gulets listed | Typical weekly rate |
|---|---|---|
Bodrum | 94 | €8,750 to €21,000 |
Fethiye | 40 | €9,450 to €19,820 |
Marmaris | 36 | €10,250 to €24,000 |
Göcek | 19 | €13,400 to €26,775 |
Göcek has the fewest boats and the highest typical rate. Bodrum has the most choice. Milas-Bodrum airport serves Bodrum, and Dalaman serves Göcek, Fethiye and Marmaris.
When to go
Turkey's charter season runs from April to October, and July and August are the busiest months. The best months are May, June, September and October. Sea temperature is around 22 to 25°C in June and 24 to 27°C in September. If you want July or August on a top boat, ask about availability early.
What to check before you pay
The refit year, not just the build year.
Crew count against guest count.
Which water toys are named, not just implied.
Whether the quote includes APA, VAT and fuel, or lists them separately.
Whether the charter terms set a minimum age for children.
Next step
Send an enquiry with your dates, party size and the start port you prefer. Yacht Cloud replies with a shortlist and indicative prices, and a firm proposal usually takes about 24 hours. Browse luxury gulet charters or start an enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a luxury gulet holiday in Turkey cost?
Across all 187 Turkish gulets with a published rate, a typical week is about €9,050 to €22,450, and the cheapest is €4,200. The five dearest gulets start between €63,000 and €82,000 a week. Rates are per week, plus APA, and VAT may apply.
What is the difference between a gulet and a motor yacht?
A gulet is a broad-beamed wooden-style cruiser that runs mostly under engine. A motor yacht is built for speed and comfort, and covers longer distances in a week. Yacht Cloud lists both, along with motor sailers.
Why choose a gulet over a villa or hotel?
A gulet moves with you, so you wake in a different bay each day without packing. A villa gives you a fixed base and more independence on land. If your group wants to swim and explore, the gulet suits; if it wants a quiet week in one place, the villa does.
Is a luxury gulet suitable for children?
Often, yes, but it depends on the yacht. Ask about minimum ages in the charter terms, children's life jackets, and how the cabins are arranged so that adults sleep close to younger children.
