Kaptan Yarkin Cabin 3

Kaptan Yarkin is a 23.5-metre traditional wooden gulet built in 1997 and based at Bodrum Marina. Almost three decades of continuous sea service have left their mark in the best possible sense: the hull, deck fittings, and saloon interior reflect years of careful maintenance and consistent craftsmanship. The density and texture that aged timber develops over time is something fibreglass or composite construction simply cannot replicate, and on Kaptan Yarkin it is present throughout.

The yacht operates on a cabin charter basis, which makes it one of the more accessible ways to experience a Bodrum blue cruise. Rather than booking the full vessel, you reserve a single private cabin, much like taking a room at a boutique hotel. The deck, saloon, and dining areas are shared with the other guests on board, creating a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that many travellers genuinely enjoy. It is a practical way to join a gulet charter on a more manageable budget, and the shared journey often leads to genuine connections with fellow travellers. Six cabins accommodate up to twelve guests in total, keeping the atmosphere friendly without feeling crowded.

At 23.5 metres, the gulet fits comfortably into the shallower anchorages along the Bodrum Peninsula, including coves and inlets that larger yachts are often unable to reach. Bodrum Marina offers a well-resourced departure point with fuel, provisioning, and technical facilities close at hand. From there, you can plan leisurely day cruises among the sheltered bays of the peninsula, or choose a longer blue cruise itinerary along the Aegean coast, moving at whatever pace suits the group on board.

Days on Kaptan Yarkin follow a pace that this kind of traditional wooden gulet naturally encourages: an early swim off the stern ladder before the anchorage fills, lunch under the aft awning, and quiet evenings watching the coastline settle into dusk. For those researching Bodrum yacht charter options, the cabin charter format makes this a particularly approachable entry point. Get in touch to check cabin availability and find out more about the upcoming schedule.