Velero

Velero is a sailing yacht built in 2003, measuring 13.41 metres and based at Ece Marina in Fethiye. She accommodates up to nine guests across four private cabins and is available only as a whole-boat charter: one group, all four cabins, and every square metre of deck and shared space for the full duration of the booking. For anyone planning a Fethiye yacht charter aboard a genuine sailing vessel, that combination of scale and exclusivity makes Velero a well-considered option.

The difference a sailing charter makes becomes clear the moment the engine is cut. The sails fill, the hull settles into a steady heel, and the only sound is water moving past the bow. With more than two decades at sea, Velero carries a composed reliability whether she is reaching across open water or lying at anchor in a sheltered bay. Groups who genuinely put sail ahead of engine will find the pace and feel on board markedly different from anything a motor yacht delivers.

Departing from Ece Marina, a day sail into the calmer bays accessible from Fethiye makes a natural introduction to the yacht before committing to something longer. For a multi-day blue cruise, the schedule can be built around conditions: early morning passages under full sail, unhurried afternoons at anchor, and the freedom to follow the wind rather than a fixed timetable. That responsiveness to weather and mood is, for sailing enthusiasts, the defining advantage of a sailing gulet charter.

Four cabins across 13.41 metres strikes a practical balance between private retreat and communal life on deck. Each cabin provides genuine sleeping privacy, while the cockpit becomes the natural meeting point after the anchor is down. Long evenings under an open sky and the easy sociability that develops on a yacht of this size are central to what makes Velero well suited to close groups looking for personal comfort alongside real connection on the water.

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