The Halil Aga 1 is a 28 metre Classic gulet, based in Bodrum, Turkey, she is offered for private charter, with a crew of four personnel included. Originally built in 1996 and undergoing a refit in 2020, the vessel combines a traditional Turkish gulet construction, with updated onboard systems. Guests looking for a Bodrum yacht charter with timber character and current comfort levels, will find the layout suits family groups and gatherings of friends alike.
With her 7.5 meter beam and single Iveco 450 Hp engine, the yacht produces a cruising speed of around 8 sea miles per hour, typical for a gulet of this size, working the Turkish coastline. A 24 kVA generator and water purification system, support extended time at anchor, without reliance on shore power.
Accommodation is configured within 8 cabins comprising; six doubles and two twins - sleeping up to 16 guests in total. Each cabin has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a hairdryer and wardrobe storage, with bedding, linens and towels included, as standard in the charter rate.
The mix of double and twin cabins gives some flexibility for mixed groups, or families travelling with older children, without needing to double up in the same bed configuration, throughout the vessel.
Outdoor areas include a sunbathing deck fitted with sunbeds, a lounge area and an outdoor dining table, alongside a barbecue station, for meals prepared on deck, rather than below. A relaxation music system runs across these spaces, for guests spending their day up on deck.
A sauna is fitted onboard, which is not a given on the majority of gulets of this size and adds a genuine wellness option, after a day of swimming and sun.
Water sports equipment carried as standard includes; a water ski, paddle board, kayak, canoe and snorkeling gear, offering guests several options to get into the water directly, from the boat. For evenings, the gulet carries a dance floor, portable party speakers, a schnapps bar with a cocktail menu, plus board games and a poker set, for quieter nights at anchor.
The galley holds a wine cooler, ice maker, mini bar, coffee machine, oven and microwave, backing up the full board catering service, run by the onboard chef. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth sound, USB points and wireless charging units are fitted throughout the interior and deck areas, to keep guests connected.
A crew of four covers captain, chef and service duties, running daily housekeeping, waiter and bartender service, and a personal concierge point of contact, for the week. For a 16 guest, 8 cabin Gulet charter, this crew ratio keeps service attentive, without feeling stretched.
Full board catering, including all soft drinks, is available at an additional daily rate per person, and guests are free to bring their own alcoholic drinks aboard, at no extra charge. Combined with the 2020 refit, the sauna and the water toy inventory, Halil Aga 1 gives a straightforward, well-equipped option for groups planning time on the water, out of Bodrum.
Check-in from 15:30, check-out by 10:00 after breakfast. Charters are typically scheduled from Saturday to Saturday. Prices are weekly for the entire yacht.
Based in the historic port of Bodrum on Turkey's southwest Aegean coast, Halil Aga 1 is well positioned to reach a range of bays, islands and coastal towns, within a few hours cruising per day. Browse the dynamic route options below, to start shaping a week aboard this classic gulet, for you and your guests.
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