Custom designed GULET YACHT CHARTERS, CRUISES & LAND TOURS in Turkey

There’s no reason at all why mobility restrictions should spoil your enjoyment. Gulet gangplanks are wide with handrails and most gulets only have a few steps from the deck down to the saloon or cabins. Swimming ladders are like foldaway steps with a platform at water level and plenty of hand holds. Our crew members are always on hand to help you on and off the yacht or into the dinghy. Please ask us if you have any specific concerns.

There’s no reason at all why mobility restrictions should spoil your enjoyment. Gulet gangplanks are wide with handrails and most gulets only have a few steps from the deck down to the saloon or cabins. Swimming ladders are like foldaway steps with a platform at water level and plenty of hand holds. Our crew members are always on hand to help you on and off the yacht or into the dinghy. Please ask us if you have any specific concerns.

Our crews have all had basic First Aid training. Turkey now has some of the best trained doctors and well-equipped modern hospitals in Europe. You will never be far away from emergency service access.

Gulets are heavy and stable boats, and you will not generally be cruising in rough open seas. If you are prone to seasickness, as a precaution you could bring tablets or pressure bands. Seasickness tablets are stocked on board.

Generally on Saturdays, but in the early or later part of the season it is sometimes possible to start your cruise on a different day.

Embarkation is at 1500 on the first day and disembarkation at 0930 on the last. If we can get your gulet ready earlier we will let you know.

We can sometimes offer short gulet charters of 3 or 4 days but usually in early or late season. 8, 10 and 14 day cruises are also possible, please ask us about possibilities.

By booking early you get more choice of starting and finishing ports. You can even start in one port and finish in another. On a private charter, your cruising route is flexible, we send you sample itineraries to give you an idea of the kind of places you are likely to see, then work with you to tailor make a route according to your interests. Get an idea of the kinds of routes you could take here.

We can send you our sample itineraries for all possible gulet cruising routes with descriptions of towns, villages and bays you may stop at.

Yes. At SJ Travel & Yachting we also offer tailor made overland tours in Turkey. Many of our guests choose to combine their week or 2 on board a gulet with a land experience. Take a look at what's on offer here

Our season runs from May until the end of October. July and August are the hottest months with temperatures of 30 – 38 degrees C. May is warm and nights are cool, the same for October but with warmer water for swimming. June and September can be warm to hot during the day with balmy evening breezes.

There are charter flights direct from most European countries to coastal airports such as Bodrum-Milas, Dalaman and Antalya – please ask your own travel agent. You can fly scheduled airlines to Istanbul and then with Turkish Airlines or other domestic carriers to Bodrum, Dalaman and Antalya airports. For more info on logistics see our travel services page.

There are daily ferries to Bodrum and Marmaris.

Turkey requires citizens of some countries to purchase a visa before they arrive, others on arrival at the airport in Turkey. Please see visa information for foreigners for visa requirements. To save queuing for a visa at the airport you can now purchase one online at www.evisa.gov.tr

Yes, we can assist with making hotel reservations based on our recommendations for you. We also have a selection of holidays houses and villas for an extended stay in the Bodrum area.

Guests should obtain relevant cancellation and medical insurance for a holiday of this type.

Turkish Lira is the national currency but most shops and restaurants also accept Euros, Sterling and Dollars. Credit cards are also widely accepted and there are ATM machines in all towns.

You will need money on board for any road excursions you may opt for, the occasional meal ashore if you wish, and for personal shopping.

On all our gulets there are crew members who speak English.

All gulets must pass a strict seaworthiness and safety inspection which includes the provision of lifejackets in each cabin (enough for guests and crew). We also have lifejackets for children on board.