Ziya Efe 1 – 26m 7-Cabin Gulet Charter in Bozburun for 14 Guests

Ziya Efe 1 is a 26-metre wooden gulet, refreshed in 2020 with new decks, paintwork and interior and exterior furnishings. A Ziya Efe 1 gulet charter from Bozburun gives your group seven en-suite cabins – three doubles and four triples, ideal for families with children – a wide teak deck, shaded seating and a caring crew of four including a female cook famous for her home-style Turkish dishes.

On Ziya Efe 1 the welcome feels like family. The scent of fresh bread and homemade Turkish dishes drifts up from the galley, the children have their own triple cabins and the whole group meets on the sunny teak deck between swims. Anchor in the turquoise harbour of Selimiye, stroll along the waterfront in the evening and return to a quiet night at sea. Planning a family blue cruise? Send us your dates and we will reserve Ziya Efe 1 for you.

With seven cabins for fourteen guests, air conditioning and a crew of 4, Ziya Efe 1 is a superb 7 cabin gulet charter in Bozburun – made for groups who want their own private yacht for the week.

Cabins and Accommodation on Gulet Ziya Efe 1

Ziya Efe 1 sleeps fourteen guests in seven en-suite cabins: 3 double and 4 triple cabins. Each cabin has its own shower and toilet and air conditioning, and fresh linen and towels are provided throughout the week.

Life on Board: Sun, Sea and Good Company

Life on Ziya Efe 1 centres on her decks – a long table under the awning for shared meals, cushions on the foredeck for sunbathing and plenty of swim stops along the way.

Water toys include tender, ringo, canoe, snorkelling gear, fishing gear, so there is always something to do between swims. In the evening, mezes and fresh fish are served on deck as the boat lies at anchor in a quiet bay.

Turkish Cuisine and Dining on Ziya Efe 1

Turkish cuisine is one of the highlights of a gulet charter in Turkey. On board Ziya Efe 1, the chef prepares fresh, home-style dishes with ingredients bought daily in local markets in Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek and Fethiye. Each day starts with a traditional Turkish breakfast – fresh simit and bread, village cheeses, olives, tomatoes and cucumbers, honey and clotted cream (kaymak), menemen and eggs cooked to order, served with Turkish tea.

Lunch at anchor brings colourful Aegean mezes – haydari, ezme, stuffed vine leaves, smoky aubergine and olive-oil vegetables – followed by grilled sea bass or sea bream, octopus or chicken şiş. Dinners under the stars feature slow-cooked lamb, kebabs and the catch of the day, finished with baklava, seasonal fruit and Turkish coffee. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher-friendly and children’s menus are all available on request, and the bar can be stocked with your favourite wines, rakı, champagne and cocktails.

Famous Restaurants Along the Coast – Ashore by Tender

A private yacht lets you combine meals on board with dinners at some of the most famous restaurants on the Turkish Riviera. The captain anchors close to shore and the crew takes you there by tender, waits or returns at the agreed time and brings you back for a late swim or a nightcap on deck. Around Bodrum, favourites include Yalıkavak Marina (home to Nusr-Et, Zuma and Sakhalin), the fishing village of Gümüşlük with seafront fish restaurants such as Mimoza, and chic Türkbükü with Macakızı. Near Marmaris and Datça, guests love the fish restaurants of Selimiye such as Sardunya, Manzara in Söğüt and the restaurants of D-Maris Bay, while around Göcek and Fethiye you can dine at Özcan in Göcek, D’Breeze at D-Resort or Adaia, a bay restaurant reached only by sea.

Many quiet bays in Gökova, Hisarönü and the Göcek islands also have small family-run restaurants with their own jetties, serving fresh fish, gözleme and village dishes. Aren Yachting can reserve your tables in advance – essential in July and August – and plan your route so that every evening ends at the right spot. Restaurant availability depends on the season and reservations.

Cruising Area: Bozburun and the Gulf of Hisarönü

Ziya Efe 1’s home port is Bozburun (Marmaris). Departures from Marmaris, Göcek and Fethiye can be arranged on request. A sample week around the Bozburun and Datça peninsulas:

• Day 1 – Bozburun: Embark in the afternoon in the harbour of Bozburun, a traditional gulet-building village, with welcome drinks and dinner on board.
• Day 2 – Selimiye: Cruise to Selimiye, a charming fishing village with waterfront fish restaurants and a small castle on the hill.
• Day 3 – Dirsek & Bencik: Swim in the deep, sheltered bays of Dirsek and Bencik at the eastern end of the Gulf of Hisarönü.
• Day 4 – Kuruca Bükü & Datça coast: Turquoise water, pine-covered slopes and quiet anchorages along the Datça peninsula.
• Day 5 – Söğüt: Anchor off Söğüt for swimming, a stroll in the village and fresh fish ashore.
• Day 6 – Serçe & Bozukkale: Visit the ancient harbour of Bozukkale with its Hellenistic walls and swim in the clear bay of Serçe.
• Day 7 – Kızılköy: Final swim stops and a farewell dinner on deck at anchor.
• Day 8 – Bozburun: Breakfast on board and disembarkation in the morning.

Why Charter Ziya Efe 1 with Aren Yachting?

Ziya Efe 1 is a family-friendly seven-cabin gulet with triple cabins for children and home-style cooking on board, at a very fair weekly price. Aren Yachting is TÜRSAB-licensed and based in Bodrum; we check live availability, plan your route and stay in touch from enquiry to farewell. 2026 and 2027 enquiries open.

💶 Weekly Charter Rates

Weekly rates include the gulet with crew, fuel for standard cruising, water, bed linen and towels, harbour and berth taxes and the Turkish transit log. Food and drinks, transfers and Greek-island taxes are extra. 2027 rates on request.

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Planning a private blue cruise for a big group? Contact Aren Yachting for dates on Ziya Efe 1, a 26m 7-cabin gulet in Bozburun.