Sailing with SY. MARGARITA, Gulet charter in Bodrum Turkey

Schooner MS MARGARITA

There are many ships which look like real sailing ships... But only very few which also live up to their image.

The schooner MARGARITA is one of this selected group. Not only that this ship has been created by ship builders using traditional methods, but sea-farers and artists have also added their ideas. You can see their inspiration in the basic design and in many fine-crafted details, from the shape of the anchor winch to the galley drawers. Everything has been well thought out and created not only to fulfill a practical purpose but also to have an aesthetic impact.

Once on board the MARGARITA you will find yourself in an atmosphere of nostalgia which evokes the golden age of world-class sailing ships.

Many sailing ships are built along the Turkish coast, but only a few really sail.

The SY. MARGARITA is a gaff-rigged schooner with a sail area of 442 square meters. When all sails are set and the wind is singing in the rigging, you can hear rushing, gurgling noises under the bowsprit. What a magical feeling, to lie on the deck underneath the dome of the sails and to glide over the sea!

The MARGARITA's sails are used every time the wind blows. The construction, hull and rigging of the ship ensure that you will have a smooth and pleasant experience of sailing. Because the MARGARITA is so stable, even women and children feel quite safe and protected.

There are many ships. But on only very few do guests feel surrounded by an atmosphere of nostalgia for the golden age of sailing ships.

Length over deck: 31.48 m
Overall length: 35.00 m
Width: 7.65 m
Length at waterline: 27.05 m
Depth: 3.00 m
Sail area: 442 m 2

Engines: 2 X MAN 240 HP
Generator: Onan 20 KW
Machine generator: Bosch 5 KW
Charger: 1 X 20 Ah and 2 X 75 Ah
Battery capacity: 2.200 Ah
Diesel: 8 tons
Water: 15 tons
Coolant: 1.300 L

2 helming stations
Hydraulic anchor winch
300 m chain
2 anchors weighing 180 kg each

9 cabins (for 18 guests). Each cabin has a "king-size bathroom" (shower and WC), and all rooms have air-conditioning and heating (including the bathrooms)

Washing machine: 220 V
Telephone and fax

Turkish cuisine is considered to be among the finest in the world. On board the MARGARITA you will find the finest Turkish fare, prepared using the freshest vegetables, fish and meats. Our cook is an expert in his field. He will pamper you with three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and a three-course dinner in the evening. If you have any special dietary requirements (if there are certain foods you dislike or mustn't eat), simply let him know. He will be able to prepare dishes to suit your exact taste.

Meals are held on deck under a sail which screens you from the sun. In cooler months, our guests dine in the deck salon. The bar in the salon is a favourite meeting point where you can socialize and enjoy an aperitif. The "sun downer" is served in the fore ship'. There you will find a comfortable seating area with cocktail tables. It has been known to happen that "sun downers" are still being enjoyed long after sunset...

The SY. MARGARITA meets all the demands of its discerning clientele for a nostalgic and romantic cruise. At the same time it offers all the comforts you would expect to find on holiday.
We have 9 cabins (for 18 guests) with wide, comfortable double beds or single beds. Two cabins are with a third bed for a child. All the rooms are air-conditioned.

For guests who visit us in the cooler months, the rooms and bathrooms also have heating systems, which also dry the towels. You can keep the bath dry by showering in the separate shower cabin. Forget everything you have ever heard about narrow ships' bathrooms and the uncomfortable toilets so often found on board! Your bath here is large and comfortable and the toilets work using a pressurized water system, just like they do at home.

Our crew is the heart and soul of the ship.

The crew of the MARGARITA all learnt their trade in the hard school of diving for sponges. In addition, they have 45 years of experience in dealing with guests on charter cruises. Specially chosen for their qualifications and personality, the crew sails the MARGARITA and looks after the guests at the same time.
The Captain and crew wish you a relaxing time on board and a pleasant cruise.

You sail along the "coast of light". You will experience the sun of the Aegean, the sea breezes and the proverbial hospitality of the people.
The coast of Turkey, with its deep inlets, wide gulfs and sheltered bays, and the nearby Greek islands, is a unique holiday region. The pleasant climate, crystal-clear water and the delightful, ever-changing scenery of the Eastern Mediterranean are waiting to welcome you. The schooner MARGARITA will visit magical harbours and coves and you will get to know the most popular bathing resorts and harbour cities. If you want, you can wander through famous archeological sites or use your snorkeling equipment to visit ancient harbour moles.
The Captain of the schooner MARGARITA knows each harbour and every cove. The cruise will follow a fixed route which will be discussed with everyone on board.

The MARGARITA is modeled on the classic sailing ships of the last century, which with their fast hulls and high masts brought exotic items from all over the world to our harbour cities.

Like these ships, the SY. MARGARITA sails every time the wind blows. But unlike the windjammers of old, we are not becalmed when the wind is still. If this happens, which is unusual in the Aegean, the large engines below decks will bring the ship and its guests quickly and safely to the next port or to the nearest bay. The two powerful MAN 240 HP, 8 ton diesel engines guarantee that the weather will not affect your holiday plans.

From May to November, the water temperature is so pleasant that you can enjoy all types of water sports. No sooner has the ship dropped anchor in one of the turquoise-coloured bays than the MARGARITA crew invites you to have a go at water skiing, windsurfing and kayaking. You can snorkel to your heart's content! In the months which are not so warm, walks and rambles to waterfalls or to nearby typical villages are the favourite pastime. On request, the Captain will also organize excursions to points of interest and ancient cities either on the coast or inland.


		Schooner MS MARGARITA




		There are many ships which look like real sailing ships... But only very few which also live up to their image. The schooner MARGARITA is one of this selected group. Not only that this ship has been created by ship builders using traditional methods, but sea-farers and artists have also added their ideas. You can see their inspiration in the basic design and in many fine-crafted details, from the shape of the anchor winch to the galley drawers. Everything has been well thought out and created not only to fulfill a practical purpose but also to have an aesthetic impact. Once on board the MARGARITA you will find yourself in an atmosphere of nostalgia which evokes the golden age of world-class sailing ships.






				Many sailing ships are built along the Turkish coast, but only a few really sail. The SY. MARGARITA is a gaff-rigged schooner with a sail area of 442 square meters. When all sails are set and the wind is singing in the rigging, you can hear rushing, gurgling noises under the bowsprit. What a magical feeling, to lie on the deck underneath the dome of the sails and to glide over the sea! The MARGARITA's sails are used every time the wind blows. The construction, hull and rigging of the ship ensure that you will have a smooth and pleasant experience of sailing. Because the MARGARITA is so stable, even women and children feel quite safe and protected. There are many ships. But on only very few do guests feel surrounded by an atmosphere of nostalgia for the golden age of sailing ships.




				Length over deck: 31.48 m Overall length: 35.00 m Width: 7.65 m Length at waterline: 27.05 m Depth: 3.00 m Sail area: 442 m 2 Engines: 2 X MAN 240 HP Generator: Onan 20 KW Machine generator: Bosch 5 KW Charger: 1 X 20 Ah and 2 X 75 Ah Battery capacity: 2.200 Ah Diesel: 8 tons Water: 15 tons Coolant: 1.300 L				2 helming stations Hydraulic anchor winch 300 m chain 2 anchors weighing 180 kg each 9 cabins (for 18 guests). Each cabin has a "king-size bathroom" (shower and WC), and all rooms have air-conditioning and heating (including the bathrooms) Washing machine: 220 V Telephone and fax








				Turkish cuisine is considered to be among the finest in the world. On board the MARGARITA you will find the finest Turkish fare, prepared using the freshest vegetables, fish and meats. Our cook is an expert in his field. He will pamper you with three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and a three-course dinner in the evening. If you have any special dietary requirements (if there are certain foods you dislike or mustn't eat), simply let him know. He will be able to prepare dishes to suit your exact taste. Meals are held on deck under a sail which screens you from the sun. In cooler months, our guests dine in the deck salon. The bar in the salon is a favourite meeting point where you can socialize and enjoy an aperitif. The "sun downer" is served in the fore ship'. There you will find a comfortable seating area with cocktail tables. It has been known to happen that "sun downers" are still being enjoyed long after sunset...










				The SY. MARGARITA meets all the demands of its discerning clientele for a nostalgic and romantic cruise. At the same time it offers all the comforts you would expect to find on holiday. We have 9 cabins (for 18 guests) with wide, comfortable double beds or single beds. Two cabins are with a third bed for a child. All the rooms are air-conditioned.

				For guests who visit us in the cooler months, the rooms and bathrooms also have heating systems, which also dry the towels. You can keep the bath dry by showering in the separate shower cabin. Forget everything you have ever heard about narrow ships' bathrooms and the uncomfortable toilets so often found on board! Your bath here is large and comfortable and the toilets work using a pressurized water system, just like they do at home.







		Our crew is the heart and soul of the ship. The crew of the MARGARITA all learnt their trade in the hard school of diving for sponges. In addition, they have 45 years of experience in dealing with guests on charter cruises. Specially chosen for their qualifications and personality, the crew sails the MARGARITA and looks after the guests at the same time. The Captain and crew wish you a relaxing time on board and a pleasant cruise.











				You sail along the "coast of light". You will experience the sun of the Aegean, the sea breezes and the proverbial hospitality of the people. The coast of Turkey, with its deep inlets, wide gulfs and sheltered bays, and the nearby Greek islands, is a unique holiday region. The pleasant climate, crystal-clear water and the delightful, ever-changing scenery of the Eastern Mediterranean are waiting to welcome you. The schooner MARGARITA will visit magical harbours and coves and you will get to know the most popular bathing resorts and harbour cities. If you want, you can wander through famous archeological sites or use your snorkeling equipment to visit ancient harbour moles. The Captain of the schooner MARGARITA knows each harbour and every cove. The cruise will follow a fixed route which will be discussed with everyone on board.










			The MARGARITA is modeled on the classic sailing ships of the last century, which with their fast hulls and high masts brought exotic items from all over the world to our harbour cities. Like these ships, the SY. MARGARITA sails every time the wind blows. But unlike the windjammers of old, we are not becalmed when the wind is still. If this happens, which is unusual in the Aegean, the large engines below decks will bring the ship and its guests quickly and safely to the next port or to the nearest bay. The two powerful MAN 240 HP, 8 ton diesel engines guarantee that the weather will not affect your holiday plans.







			From May to November, the water temperature is so pleasant that you can enjoy all types of water sports. No sooner has the ship dropped anchor in one of the turquoise-coloured bays than the MARGARITA crew invites you to have a go at water skiing, windsurfing and kayaking. You can snorkel to your heart's content! In the months which are not so warm, walks and rambles to waterfalls or to nearby typical villages are the favourite pastime. On request, the Captain will also organize excursions to points of interest and ancient cities either on the coast or inland.