Gulet description
Your gulet on cabin cruise
Cabin charter gulets are standard or superior category vessels, usually equipped with six or more double cabins, each with a private bathroom.
For shared cruises in Turkey, the gulets selected are typically standard plus vessels, such as the Buket or similar. These boats include air conditioning for about six hours a day, divided into several periods. In some marinas, the use of the generator (and therefore air conditioning) may be restricted by local regulations.
In Greece, cabin charter gulets are usually smaller, with five to six cabins in total.
Shared Gulet Holiday
A cabin charter or shared gulet holiday is the most affordable option among gulet cruise experiences. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy the sea and relax — but it also requires a bit of flexibility and a good attitude.
For some itineraries, the specific gulet is known at the time of booking, allowing you to see its details and features in advance. These options, where the gulet is confirmed before departure, usually cost slightly more but give you greater certainty about the type of vessel.
In many cases — especially in Turkiye — the assigned gulet is confirmed only a few days before departure, chosen from the available boats for that date. In such cases, the exact number of cabins, size, or layout cannot be known in advance; only the category (standard or superior) is guaranteed. These are the most budget-friendly options, ideal for travelers with an open-minded and adaptable spirit, especially when choosing a standard gulet.
Cabins on Board
Each cabin features a double bed (about one and a half times a single size). On most gulets, the cabins are similar or identical. Typically, gulets accommodate up to two guests per cabin.
All cabins include a porthole window, small wardrobe, bedside table, mirror, and space for soft luggage (rigid suitcases are not recommended). Bathrooms include a sink with a shower hose on standard gulets or a separate shower box on superior gulets, plus a marine toilet.
Throwing toilet paper into the toilet is strictly forbidden — bins are emptied daily by the crew.
Cabins are supplied with clean bed linen upon boarding, which is not changed during the cruise. Each guest receives one towel, but beach towels are not provided.
Info about your gulet
Cabin charter gulets offer spacious indoor and outdoor areas. At the stern, guests relax on shaded sofas. Crew members serve meals at the large dining table. At the bow, a sun deck invites you to unwind. You can request shade during the hottest hours. A ladder gives easy sea access for swimming. Guests use the shared outdoor shower after bathing.
Inside, the main saloon includes a bar and table. Electricity runs constantly at 12–24 volts. However, 220 volts operate only at set times. All outlets follow standard European connections.
Superior gulets offer air conditioning for 4–6 hours. It usually runs in the afternoon and evening.
Wi-Fi may be available for an extra fee. Each gulet includes simple onboard equipment.You’ll find a radio, snorkeling gear, and fishing lines.
Only the crew operates the tender for service use. Sometimes, they transport guests from ship to shore.
However, this is not a regular taxi service.
Crew on Board
Each gulet has a captain, a cook, and one or two deckhands, depending on the boat size.
They usually speak the local language and basic English. The crew members are friendly, experienced sailors. They will guide you through the most beautiful places, offering simple yet genuine service.
Although the crew stays on board throughout the trip, they also have designated rest hours.
At the end of the cruise, if you’re satisfied with their service, it’s customary to leave a tip, which the captain distributes among the crew.
The crew also handles daily cleaning of common areas and the final cleaning of the gulet.
Common spaces are tidied multiple times a day, while cabins are limited to bin emptying only — no in-cruise cabin cleaning is provided.
A cabin charter gulet holiday is informal and relaxed, ideal for travelers who appreciate simplicity and don’t require luxury-level comfort.
