Sailing Gulet Kaptan Yarkin

Kaptan Yarkin is a 23.5-metre wooden sailing gulet built in 1997 and based at Bodrum Marina. In a charter market increasingly dominated by fibreglass production builds, a timber vessel of this construction quality occupies a genuinely rare position. The hand-worked hull and solid deck planking carry a warmth and character that no mould-built yacht can reproduce, and most guests notice that difference the moment they step aboard.

The yacht operates exclusively on a whole-boat basis. All six cabins, the open deck and every shared space are reserved for your group alone for the full duration of the voyage. With a capacity of twelve, Kaptan Yarkin is well suited to extended families, close-knit groups of friends and private gatherings where complete exclusivity is the priority. A professional crew handles navigation, provisioning and catering throughout, so guests are free to focus on the coastline, the water and each other.

Sailing from Bodrum Marina, the pace and direction of each day can be shaped largely around your group's own preferences. The sheltered anchorages of the Bodrum Peninsula offer calm mornings, clear water for swimming and long, relaxed evenings on deck as the afternoon breeze picks up. For groups with more time, a blue cruise extending toward the Gökova Gulf, the Datça Peninsula or the Hisarönü coastline is well within reach. At 23.5 metres, the gulet handles longer coastal passages comfortably without any compromise to onboard quality of life.

The interior layout supports this style of cruising throughout. The broad aft deck and open-air seating area form the social heart of each day, while the six private cabins running the length of the hull provide a quiet retreat whenever guests want one. The balance between communal life on deck and personal privacy below is something the timber construction delivers with a consistency that few contemporary charter yachts can match. Among Bodrum yacht charter options at this length and capacity, Kaptan Yarkin holds a distinct place. Contact us to check availability and arrange a tailored quote for your group.