Wooden Gulet information
A wooden gulet is a traditional sailing vessel that originates from Turkey, specifically designed for leisure cruising along the coastlines of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. These boats are known for their beautiful craftsmanship, featuring a wide, spacious deck, rounded stern, and ample room for lounging and socializing. Gulets typically have multiple cabins, offering comfortable accommodations for guests, and they often come with modern amenities despite their classic, old-world appearance.
Gulets are often used for “blue cruises,” where tourists sail from one scenic bay to another, enjoying crystal-clear waters, secluded beaches, and coastal towns. The boats are generally powered by both sails and motors, providing flexibility in various weather conditions. They vary in size, ranging from smaller vessels that accommodate a few passengers to larger ones that can host groups of 20 or more.
The charm of a wooden gulet lies in its combination of tradition, luxury, and functionality, making it a popular choice for holidaymakers seeking a relaxing and authentic maritime experience.
What is a Gulet Cruise ?
When you commence your cruise your gulet comes fully crewed, depending on the size and category of your gulet, there will be a minimum of 3 crew, Captain, Chef and sailor. On a high category gulet, this can increase to 6 or, more crew, to include an engineer and hostess/housekeeper. The crew will ensure fantastic service throughout your tour. Cruises are weekly and are a great option for a group of friends or, family and the Gulet is exclusively yours for the duration of the charter.
On arrival and embarkation to your gulet, it will be cleaned and restocked ready for your voyage, with crisp clean bed linen and towels in the cabins. Almost all of the crew will speak and understand some English language, plus other languages. The crew will also ensure the fine running of the gulet, taking care of your safety and providing excellent local knowledge of places of interest to visit. The crew will also provide meal and drinks service to guests.
There is a range of full or, half board meal and drink packages available, which will be explained in more detail to you when you make your reservation. All meals prepared freshly on board, by the Chef and served by the crew, they will normally be served on the aft deck. The gulet will also carry a range of drinks which will be served as required by you and your guests.
The Gulet Cruise will take you to exclusive bays and coves of outstanding natural beauty and the most stunning scenery. The crew can also take you ashore to explore, using the service tender as desired. The gulet will also normally have a range of sea toys to enjoy, such as a canoe and windsurfer or, water skis. The quiet bays with their clear seas are also perfect for snorkelling and swimming. Even if you have never considered a sailing holiday before, you will be very surprised with the amount of space and comfort a gulet provides, more akin to 5-star hotel, that constantly changes location.
Gulet cruises are offered on a weekly basis in Turkey, Greece and Croatia, so providing you with fantastic route choices in the Mediterranean, Aegean or Adriatic seas. A gulet cruise provides a magical and memorable experience for all ages.
Gulet Cruise Routes