Be Happy

Be Happy is a 20-metre wooden gulet built in 1994 and berthed at Bodrum Marina. With five cabins accommodating up to ten guests, the yacht is available exclusively as a whole-boat private charter: one group books the entire vessel for the full duration of their stay.

In a Bodrum charter fleet where modern fibreglass and composite hulls now dominate the inventory, a timber gulet with more than three decades of Aegean sea time represents a genuine rarity. The interiors and deck surfaces of Be Happy carry a warmth and texture that accumulate over years of honest use, qualities that purpose-built contemporary gulets of comparable length seldom replicate. The boat's character has been formed by real sea miles rather than stylistic convention, and it appeals naturally to guests who value authentic materials and the atmosphere that a well-maintained wooden hull brings to a voyage.

The five-cabin configuration suits a wide range of group compositions: close circles of friends, multi-generational families, or colleagues seeking privacy alongside shared sociable spaces. Each cabin provides its own retreat, while the salon, dining area, and open deck form a generous communal centre for the group. The aft swimming platform becomes a natural focal point whenever the anchor drops in a sheltered cove.

Bodrum Marina provides easy access to a broad range of cruising possibilities. Day trips among the sheltered bays of the Bodrum Peninsula make a natural starting point: anchor in calm water, swim from the platform, enjoy a relaxed deck lunch, and return to port before sunset. Groups with more time can plan a multi-night blue cruise along the Aegean coastline, choosing anchorages freely and setting their own pace without any externally imposed schedule. That autonomy is one of the clearest advantages of a private gulet charter.

Throughout any charter aboard Be Happy, the crew manages all navigation, provisioning and on-board logistics, leaving guests free to focus entirely on the sea and on each other. For those drawn to vintage wooden character within a fully exclusive setting, Be Happy stands as a considered choice among Bodrum yacht charter options. Reach out for current availability and a personalised quote.