Gulet Santa Maria

Why Charter Santa Maria in Bodrum

The Gulet Santa Maria is a 24 meter luxury category sailing yacht, based in Bodrum, Turkey. She offers private a gulet charter for up to 10 guests, accommodated within five cabins. Originally built in 2008, she underwent a  refit in 2020. She carries a generous beam of 8.3 meters and is powered by twin 200 HP DAEWOO engines, providing her a cruising speed of around 12 knots. Her Turkish flag and home port, place her firmly within the established Bodrum yacht charter fleet, a region widely known for its quality, well designed wooden gulet fleet.

Cabin Layout and Sleeping Arrangements

Santa Maria is configured as; 2 master cabins and 3 double cabins, sleeping a maximum of 10 guests in five private suites. Each cabin has its own private bathroom fitted with bathroom amenities and a hairdryer, along with wardrobe space, air conditioning and LED lighting throughout. The two master cabins offer additional space for the lead couples, or families chartering the yacht, while the three double cabins, suit remaining guests without any compromise on comfort.

Deck Spaces and Water Sports Equipment

Outdoor life on board centers on a sunbathing deck, fitted with sunbeds and a dedicated outdoor dining area, for al fresco meals, backed by an onboard barbecue for informal lunches at anchor. The tender toys locker is unusually well stocked for a yacht of this size, including; water ski, wakeboard, paddle board, kayak, canoe, snorkeling gear and fishing equipment all supplied as standard. A relaxation music system extends across the deck and portable party speakers are available for evening gatherings.

Onboard Amenities and Crew Service

The interior galley is fully equipped, supported with a wine cooler, ice maker, dishwasher, coffee machine and standard oven and microwave, also supporting the full board catering option, available on request. Entertainment is covered by a Bluetooth sound system, satellite TV with Netflix access, Wi-Fi throughout and a game console, plus wireless and USB charging points fitted in the cabins. A crew of four runs the yacht day to day, including a captain, chef, hostess and a waiter/bartender, who manage the onboard Schnapps bar and cocktail menu, with daily cleaning and housekeeping, all included as standard.

A Luxury Class Gulet for Turkey Charters

Santa Maria sits within the Luxury class of the fleet, a rating reflected in her cabin finish, catering options and water sports inventory, rather than her length alone. She is a straightforward option for groups researching a Turkey gulets charter and are looking for a five-cabin layout, an experienced four-person crew, plus a genuine watersports equipment inventory, rather than a token paddleboard. For brokers and charterers comparing similar vessels, her 2020 refit and full board catering package, are notable, alongside the standard inclusions of fuel, crew service and Wi-Fi.