Ali Uğur X – 17 m 4-Cabin Gulet for Affordable Private Blue Cruises from Bodrum

Looking for the most affordable way to have a whole gulet to yourselves? Ali Uğur X is a 17-metre wooden 4 cabin gulet built in 1993 and refreshed in 2016, offering four double cabins for up to eight guests and a two-person crew – captain and cook – who take care of the sailing and the cooking while you swim, read and relax.

Based in Bodrum, she is a favourite with families and small groups who want an authentic, unhurried private gulet charter in Turkey without paying luxury-yacht prices. Expect simple comfort, a big sunny foredeck and the freedom to stop wherever the water looks most inviting.

Cabins and Accommodation on Gulet Ali Uğur X

Ali Uğur X has four double cabins, each with its own shower and toilet, so every couple or pair of children has their own private space. Cabins are compact and practical, and most guests spend their days – and many of their nights – out on the wide, cushioned decks of this classic Bodrum gulet.

Life on Board: Barefoot Days on a Classic Gulet

Life on Ali Uğur X is wonderfully simple. Breakfast is served on the aft deck, the anchor goes down in a turquoise cove, and the rest of the morning is for swimming and snorkelling straight off the boat. Lunch is a long, shaded affair of salads, mezes and grilled dishes cooked fresh in the galley.

Afternoons drift by on the foredeck cushions as the gulet moves to the next bay. With just eight guests and a crew of two, it feels like your own floating summer house on the Aegean.

Turkish Cuisine and Dining on Ali Uğur X

Turkish cuisine is one of the highlights of a gulet charter in Turkey. On board Ali Uğur X, 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: Bodrum Peninsula and the Gulf of Gökova

Ali Uğur X sails from her home port of Bodrum; departures from Göcek, Marmaris or Fethiye can be arranged on request. Her relaxed pace suits the short hops between the coves of the Bodrum peninsula and the pine-fringed inlets of the Gökova Gulf. A sample week follows our Bodrum peninsula & Gulf of Gökova coves itinerary:

• Day 1 – Bodrum: Embark in the afternoon and settle in with a welcome drink on deck.
• Day 2 – Pabuç Burnu & Yalıçiftlik: Swim off quiet beaches south of the Bodrum peninsula.
• Day 3 – Çökertme: Anchor in a sheltered bay known for its village restaurants and calm evening water.
• Day 4 – Seven Islands: Hop between small green islets with secluded swim spots.
• Day 5 – English Harbour & Löngöz: Deep, forested inlets ideal for kayaking and snorkelling.
• Day 6 – Sedir Island: Walk on the famous golden sand of Cleopatra Island in the morning before the crowds.
• Day 7 – Orak Island: Swim in some of the clearest turquoise water in the Aegean.
• Day 8 – Bodrum: Breakfast on board and farewell to the crew.

Why Charter Ali Uğur X with Aren Yachting?

Ali Uğur X is one of the lowest-priced fully private gulets in Bodrum – ideal if you want the real blue-cruise experience on a sensible budget. Aren Yachting is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency in Bodrum that hand-picks every gulet we offer. We confirm availability in real time, help you plan the route, suggest the best seaside restaurants and stay in touch throughout your holiday. Enquiries for 2026 and 2027 are open now.

💶 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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Want an authentic, budget-friendly week on the Aegean? Contact Aren Yachting today to check the dates for Ali Uğur X, a private 4-cabin gulet in Bodrum.