Not every group needs a whole yacht. This weekly cabin cruise lets couples and small groups enjoy the same coastline as a private gulet charter, sailing around the Datça Peninsula and the Hisarönü Gulf on an elegant, modern motor sailer.
The route
You board in Bodrum on Saturday from 15:30, with time to see St Peter's Castle before sailing to the first bay for a swim and dinner. Palamutbükü comes next, then Aktur Bay, at the narrowest point of the Datça Peninsula, and pine-framed Bencik Bay.
Day four takes in Emel Sayın, the Kızkumu sandbar at Orhaniye and the stone village of Selimiye. Bozburun, home of traditional gulet building, and sheltered Dirsekbükü follow. Day six brings Datça and ancient Knidos with its Temple of Aphrodite, and the last full day the hot springs of Kara Island and the turquoise water of Orak Island. You disembark in Bodrum by 10:00.
The yachts
The cruise sails on Elara 1, a 42-metre motor sailer with 12 air-conditioned cabins and a jacuzzi, or on Freedom, a 30-metre classic gulet with six cabins, depending on the week.
Prices for the season
Prices are per person, per week, full board: €1,500 from 29 May to 25 June, €1,600 from 26 June to 27 August and €1,500 from 28 August to 2 October. A single cabin carries an 80% supplement, a master cabin is €250 extra when available, and a third bed is 30% off. The harbour fee is €150 per person and unlimited Wi-Fi is €25. See the Hisarönü Gulf cabin cruise listing for full details.
- Included: double cabin with private bathroom, full board, water toys and snorkelling gear, crew and service
- Not included: bar drinks, land excursions and tips
- Children are welcome from 12 years
Prefer the whole yacht? See our guide to chartering Freedom for 12 guests.
What we add
The cruise covers your cabin, meals on board as listed and the included visits. We arrange everything around it: flights or a private jet, private transfers to and from the port, a hotel night before or after, private guides ashore and restaurant tables in port. One concierge manager handles the whole trip, and you can pay in fiat or crypto.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to charter the whole yacht?
No. You book individual cabins and share the yacht with other guests.
What is included in the price?
Your cabin, full board with tea, coffee and water, water toys, crew and service. Bar drinks and excursions are extra.
Can children join?
Yes, from 12 years.
