Velero

Velero is a 13.41-metre sailing yacht built in 2003 and based at Ece Marina in Fethiye. With four private cabins and sleeping space for up to nine guests, she is available exclusively as a whole-boat charter, meaning the entire yacht, every cabin, the cockpit, the saloon and every metre of deck, belongs to one group for the duration of the booking. For those seeking a Fethiye yacht charter aboard a proper sailing vessel rather than a motor yacht, that level of exclusivity is straightforward to appreciate.

The particular quality of a sailing charter reveals itself the moment the engine is silenced. The sails draw, the hull settles into its angle, and the sound of water against the bow replaces everything else. With more than two decades of sea time, Velero brings a calm reliability to a range of conditions, whether making a passage under full sail or sitting peacefully at anchor in a sheltered cove. Groups for whom the sail itself matters, not merely the destination, will find the experience on board distinctly different from anything a motor yacht can offer.

Departing from Ece Marina, a day sail among the quieter bays around Fethiye makes a comfortable start before committing to a longer itinerary. A multi-day blue cruise can be structured around the breeze: early morning passages, unhurried afternoons at anchor, and routes that follow the wind rather than a fixed timetable. That flexibility is one of the defining advantages of a sailing gulet charter and one that seasoned sailors and first-timers alike tend to value once they are on the water.

Four cabins across 13.41 metres creates a workable balance between private sleeping quarters and shared life on deck. Each cabin provides real sleeping privacy, while the cockpit becomes the natural gathering place once the anchor is set. The easy sociability that develops on a yacht of this size, long evenings under open sky, meals in the cockpit, the unhurried rhythm of passage and anchorage, is central to what makes Velero well suited to close groups after both personal comfort and genuine connection at sea.

Contact us for available dates and a tailored quote based on your group's plans.