Sailing Gulet Kavanca

Sailing Gulet Kavanca is a 24.2-metre wooden gulet built in 1997 and based permanently at Bodrum Marina. Available exclusively as a private whole-boat charter, she carries six double cabins and accommodates up to 12 guests. No additional passengers join at any point: the aft deck, the cockpit, the saloon and every square metre of shared space belong entirely to one group for the full duration of the voyage. For families, close-knit groups of friends and private gatherings where full use of the yacht genuinely matters, that degree of privacy is a practical asset rather than a marketing promise.

One of Kavanca's defining characteristics is her shallow draft, a direct consequence of traditional wooden gulet construction. Where motor yachts of comparable length must anchor further out, Kavanca can ease into narrow inlets, shallow anchorages and secluded coves that heavier-hulled vessels simply cannot reach. Along the Bodrum coastline, the most rewarding spots are consistently the quietest ones, and the ability to drop anchor in those places meaningfully broadens the scope of any route a group chooses to plan.

Daily life on board settles into a natural rhythm across three distinct areas. The aft deck becomes the social heart during long, lazy hours at anchor. The cockpit takes on its own character when the sails are up and the boat is moving. As the evening draws in, the main saloon provides a sheltered and comfortable gathering space for the group. For 12 people sharing a week at sea, this structure provides a consistent framework through the varying pace of a blue cruise.

A Bodrum gulet charter aboard Kavanca puts full itinerary control in the hands of the group. Those who prefer to stay close to the peninsula can move between bays and headlands at a relaxed pace, anchoring wherever the mood dictates. Groups with more time can plan a longer blue cruise toward Datça, with stops at small fishing harbours and calm anchorages along the way. The skipper adapts readily to any shift in plan or pace, and that flexibility is one of the clearest practical advantages of a private yacht charter. Reach out for current availability and a personalised quote.