Il Fratello

Il Fratello is a 24-metre wooden gulet built in 2002 and based at Bodrum Marina. She accommodates eight guests across four cabins and is available exclusively as a whole-boat charter. Every cabin, every metre of deck and every shared space on board is reserved for one group throughout the entire trip, with no other guests on board.

What genuinely distinguishes Il Fratello within the Bodrum gulet charter market is the standard of her traditional wooden construction. Her hull was hand-shaped rather than pressed from a production mould, and that same level of care carries through to the interior: natural timber surfaces, precise joinery and a four-cabin layout that makes thoughtful use of the space available at this length. In a segment where series-built fibreglass hulls have become increasingly common, the combination of handcrafted building and considered interior design represents a real, tangible difference. Her relatively shallow draft adds a further practical advantage, giving access to sheltered anchorages and quiet coves that deeper-keeled vessels cannot reach.

Groups who prefer to stay close to Bodrum can plan a day cruise around the peninsula, with clear-water swimming stops, a relaxed lunch in a sheltered inlet and a pace that allows for genuine rest without a long passage. Those with more time on their hands can take Il Fratello southward along the Aegean coast and into the Mediterranean on a full blue cruise, with calm mornings at anchor, easy afternoons drifting between coves and evenings that settle into whatever rhythm the group prefers. Neither option follows a fixed itinerary; the route and daily pace can adapt freely as the charter unfolds.

Throughout the trip, a professional crew manages all navigation, deck operations and anchorage decisions. Meal timing, daily course and any spontaneous change of plan can all shift in response to what the group actually wants from each day. For those seeking a Bodrum yacht charter that combines hand-crafted wooden character with complete privacy on the water, Il Fratello is a carefully maintained vessel worth serious consideration.

Get in touch with your preferred dates and group size for availability and a detailed quote.