Sailing Gulet Kavanca

Kavanca is a 24.2-metre wooden gulet built in 1997 and permanently based at Bodrum Marina. She carries up to twelve guests in six private cabins, and the entire vessel is chartered as one private unit for a single group. From the moment she leaves the dock to the moment she returns, every space on board, each cabin, the main saloon, the cockpit and the aft deck, belongs exclusively to that one group. That arrangement suits extended families, reunion parties and close-knit groups who need a Bodrum yacht charter that runs on their own timetable rather than a fixed itinerary.

Kavanca's traditional wooden construction carries a practical benefit that goes well beyond aesthetics. She draws less water than many comparable motor yachts of similar length, which allows her to slip into shallow anchorages and narrow inlets that deeper-keeled vessels cannot safely enter. In real terms, this meaningfully expands the list of possible stops on any cruise. On deck, the layout works well for groups: the aft deck becomes the natural gathering point during lazy anchor afternoons, the cockpit draws everyone together when the sails are up, and the saloon settles into a quieter, more conversational mood after dinner.

Groups departing from Bodrum Marina can plan a shorter programme built around the sheltered bays and headlands of the Bodrum Peninsula, setting their own pace and deciding how long to stay in each cove. Those with a full week or more available can choose an extended blue cruise toward the Datça Peninsula, with stops at small fishing harbours along the way. Throughout, the professional crew manages all navigation and on-board operations, so a spontaneous change of course or an extra afternoon at a favourite anchorage is simply a matter of asking.

For groups prioritising open-water sailing, secluded cove exploration, or a genuinely private deck to gather on, Kavanca's shallow draft and well-considered layout make her a strong gulet charter option out of Bodrum. Get in touch with your dates and group size to check availability and receive a personalised quote.