Aren Yachting · Guest Reviews
What Our Guests Say
For more than five years, guests from around the world have sailed with us. Here is what they say, in their own words.
Every review below was written by a verified guest who sailed with us. We show them exactly as written; longer reviews are shortened with “…”, and reviews in other languages include an English translation.
Day Cruises and Private Charters in Bodrum
“We absolutely loved our day at sea and cannot recommend this experience enough! The crew were amazing, the boat was beautiful, and everyone went above and beyond to make our day special. We were celebrating two 40th birthdays, and the whole team made it an unforgettable experience from start to finish. … Hakan made the entire booking process smooth and effortless. He was in constant communication throughout and nothing was ever too much trouble.”
“The highlight of our entire vacation was on this awesome Yacht. The captain and crew were polite and extremely accommodating. M. Hakan greeted us to ensure we made it to the boat and communicated regularly to ease our travel. The food was amazing, fish chicken and more, all a delight. We will remember this trip forever and intend to rebook when we return. Thank you Hakan, Captain and crew, World Class!”
“Unforgettable Gulet Experience in Bodrum! The gulet trip we did yesterday was hands down the highlight of our entire Bodrum getaway! … But what truly stole the show was the food — absolutely delicious and so fresh! … Highly recommend to anyone visiting Bodrum.”
“We had an amazing time on our boat charter! The boat was in excellent condition – clean, well-maintained, and very comfortable. The captain was friendly, professional, and made us feel completely safe throughout the trip. One of the absolute highlights was the food on board – incredibly delicious, freshly prepared, and full of flavor. All in all, a perfect experience. Highly recommended!”
“It was a great experience and Mr Hakkan was an excellent manager and was always available and organised things very well. They provided 2 skippers who were experienced and attentive at all times. The lunch was also really good. Had an excellent time and would try it again.”
“We had the best day on board! The waters were so blue at all 3 stops and the crew were amazing, the lunch was so beautiful, we were blown away by how good the food was! The boat was really clean and the facilities were nice. Many of us said this boat day was the highlight of our time in Bodrum :)”
“Hakan is wonderful to work with. He has been very communicative during the process. ( and I asked a lot of questions). He is extremely helpful . The boat itself was great! Everything we wanted for a price that seemed very very fair. I would book with him again any time.”
“Hakan has been amazing to communicate with during the booking process, answering all questions and even sending a video on the day on how to find the boat. Boat was spacious, crew were wonderful and lunch delicious. Would 100% use again if in Bodrum!”
“My family and I really enjoyed this boat outing. Crew was excellent and the experience was overall fantastic. Our daughter turned 12 and the crew went out of their way to arrange a birthday cake, balloons etc…I highly recommend Hakan and his team!”
“The eight of us had a lovely day with this wonderful gulet. Super friendly captain and crew who took good care of us by being flexible with route and providing us with a tasty and healthy lunch! Highly recommend.”
“We had the most incredible time on the boat! The captain and crew were amazing- so attentive to our needs and made the day so enjoyable! Have already recommended to friends visiting Bodrum!”
“Wir haben den Tag als Familie auf dieser Yacht verbracht und es war absolut perfekt! Von der ersten Kommunikation, der Freundlichkeit, dem Empfang an Board mit gedecktem Tisch, die Stops, einfach rundum perfekt, werden wir ganz sicher nochmal machen wenn wir hier sind!”
Translated from German: “We spent the day on this yacht as a family and it was absolutely perfect! From the first contact, the friendliness and the welcome on board with the table already set, to the stops – simply perfect all round. We will definitely do it again when we are here!”
“We had a fantastic day out on the Varuna! M. Hakkan was great at communicating and helpful/flexible throughout. On board, the crew was lovely and prepared a delicious lunch. Highly recommend.”
“The boat was amazing! All even better than expected. Amazing communication, perfect boat and crew, great food. We will absolutely be back!!!! Thank you!”
“Mr.Hakan and his crew were professional, polite, funny and awesome. The yacht and the services provided were great! I definitely recommend!”
“Excellent charter. Organisation was smooth, timings were exact, and we were well looked after on board.”
“La tripulación ha sido muy amable y la comida muy buena hecha a bordo. Muy recomendable.”
Translated from Spanish: “The crew were very kind and the food cooked on board was very good. Highly recommended.”
“Fantastica esperienza! Tutto ha funzionato perfettamente, consigliatissimo!”
Translated from Italian: “A fantastic experience! Everything worked perfectly – highly recommended!”
“Great trip and communication all round. Would book again”
“Amazing experience! I would recommend to anyone looking to have a nice day out. Crew was exceptional. Host was very helpful. 10/10”
Plan Your Own Day at Sea
From a private day cruise in Bodrum to a week on a gulet or a mega yacht in the Caribbean, our team will take care of every detail.