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 where fibreglass production builds dominate, a hand-crafted timber hull of this age and quality is genuinely rare. The worked planking, the solid deck and the natural warmth of the wood register immediately when you step aboard, giving the yacht a character that no moulded construction can produce.

The boat operates exclusively as a whole-charter vessel. All six cabins, the open deck and every shared space are reserved for your group alone for the entire duration of the voyage. With a capacity of twelve guests, Kaptan Yarkin is well suited to extended families, close groups of friends or private gatherings where full exclusivity is non-negotiable. A professional crew handles navigation, provisioning and catering throughout, so your group can give its full attention to the scenery, the sea and each other.

Departing from Bodrum Marina, you can shape each day around your own pace. Day cruises among the sheltered coves and anchorages of the Bodrum Peninsula offer calm swimming spots, clear water and long, unhurried evenings on deck as the afternoon breeze fills in. Groups with more time can plan a blue cruise extending into the Gökova Gulf, along the Datça Peninsula or toward the Hisarönü coastline. At 23.5 metres, this gulet handles longer coastal passages comfortably without any compromise to daily life on board.

The broad aft deck and open-air seating area form the social hub of the day, while the six private cabins below offer a quiet retreat whenever guests want one. The balance between deck life and personal privacy is something the timber structure delivers with a consistency that many modern Bodrum yacht charter options simply cannot match. Among gulet charters at this length and capacity sailing out of Bodrum, Kaptan Yarkin holds a distinctive place. Contact us to check availability and arrange a personalised quote for your group.