 A Gulet is a wooden motor sailing vessel, the modern version of the ancient
cargo bearing craft which used to trade along the coast of Turkey. The original design has evolved into a comfortable
cruising vessel and some have air conditioned accommodation for up to eighteen guests in self-contained double
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Just outside of Bodrum
is Içmeler,
here you find Europe's largest ship-yard for wooden yachts.  An eighteen meter Gulet can be built from scratch in eight to twelve month.
Since the time of King Mausolos Bodrum has been an important center for boat building. Ptolemäus from Egypt
had his warships made here in 300 BC.
See boat building in the video of Bodrum
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 The cabins are usually for two (double
beds not twin beds). All of the cabins have enough storage room for your belongings.
Each cabin has a separate toilet with wash basin and shower providing modern facilities and privacy. The gulets offer enough space to the passengers in the cabins, in the aisles and
on the deck.
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 Gulets are traditional boats of Southwest Turkey. In general,
gulets vary in length between 14 and 35 meters (52- 110 feet) hence varying passenger capacity.
In many ways a gulet is like a full service hotel where every room has a sea view and the scenery changes constantly.
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Prepare a group of 8-16 people and the yacht is yours
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The crew of three includes a fully licensed Captain and they
are at the service of charters on a 24 hour basis. They have their own quarters away from the guests.
The cabins of the crew are completely separated from those of the
passengers. The gulets offer enough space to the passengers in the cabins, in the aisles and on the deck.
The crew consists of a captain, a cook and one or two deck hands
who are all experienced in their work. Although the gulets are essentially motor yachts, it is possible to sail
certain distances during a Blue
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You can shape your cruise itinerary as you wish before booking. Usually
the daily duration of cruising is not longer than 3-4 hours, and the rest of the day can be spent in a gorgeous
cove enjoying the sun and the sea. Sunbathing on the deck, swimming in clear waters, snorkeling, windsurfing, water-skiing
or just fishing... |
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more informations about the Blue Cruise |
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