Sailing Gulet Kaptan Yarkin

Kaptan Yarkin is a 23.5-metre wooden gulet built in 1997 and based at Bodrum Marina, with close to three decades of continuous charter service behind it. That depth of history is not just a number: the deck planking, the cabin interiors and the general condition of the boat all reflect a discipline of upkeep that accumulates over years, not months. The particular warmth that well-maintained aged timber gives to a vessel's atmosphere is a quality that fibreglass construction rarely replicates, and for anyone seriously researching a classic wooden gulet charter out of Bodrum, it counts.

The yacht is available exclusively as a whole-boat hire. All six cabins, the full twelve-guest capacity and every shared space on board, the aft deck, the saloon and the dining area, belong to a single private group throughout the charter. No additional passengers join at any stage. This arrangement works especially well for multi-generational families, groups of close friends, milestone birthday celebrations, anniversary voyages and any gathering where privacy from start to finish is a priority. A professional crew handles navigation and catering throughout, so guests can focus entirely on the sea.

Itinerary flexibility is one of Kaptan Yarkin's practical strengths. Groups who prefer to stay closer to the Bodrum peninsula can plan a programme around its sheltered bays and quieter anchorages. Those who want to cover more water can consider extending the route to take in the Gökova Gulf, the Datça Peninsula or the Hisarönü coastline. At 23.5 metres, the gulet is well suited to both open-water passages and unhurried days at anchor.

The aft deck accommodates all twelve guests at once and offers direct access to the water, which makes it the natural gathering point during the day. Below deck, six well-separated cabins give each guest a genuinely private space to retreat to, a detail that becomes increasingly valuable on longer blue cruise itineraries. The combination of open communal life on deck and real seclusion below is what makes extended time aboard Kaptan Yarkin comfortable for a full group.

Contact us for available dates, routing options and a tailored Bodrum yacht charter quote.