Always Smile – 34 m Deluxe Gulet with a 9 m Beam and 5 Cabins for up to 12 Guests

With an exceptional 9-metre beam, Always Smile is one of the most spacious gulets in her class. This 34-metre deluxe yacht, refitted in 2023, features dark-wood and white interiors, twin 440 HP engines and a fast 13-knot cruising speed. She sleeps up to twelve guests in a master, two doubles and two triple cabins, with a crew of six.

Huge outdoor lounges, a formal dining saloon and superyacht-style service make her an outstanding deluxe 5 cabin gulet charter from Bodrum for families and groups.

Cabins and Accommodation on Gulet Always Smile

Always Smile’s master suite, two doubles and two triples combine dark polished wood with crisp white linen, air conditioning and private bathrooms – roomy cabins thanks to her extra-wide hull, perfect for a deluxe family gulet holiday.

Life on Board: Space and Superyacht Service

A 9-metre beam means Always Smile’s decks feel more like a superyacht than a gulet: wide sun pads, a generous aft lounge and plenty of room for twelve guests to spread out.

A crew of six delivers attentive, polished service, and her formal saloon is perfect for evening dinners when the breeze picks up.

Turkish Cuisine and Dining on Always Smile

Turkish cuisine is one of the highlights of a gulet charter in Turkey. On board Always Smile, 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.

Where to Cruise: Bodrum, Knidos and Datça

Always Smile’s home port is Bodrum; departures from Göcek, Marmaris or Fethiye can be arranged on request. At 13 knots, the Bodrum – Knidos – Datça loop is effortless. A sample week follows our Bodrum – Knidos – Datça peninsula itinerary:

• Day 1 – Bodrum: Board in the afternoon in Bodrum harbour, meet the crew and enjoy dinner on deck below the castle.
• Day 2 – Karaada & Akvaryum Bay: Swim at the hot springs of Karaada and in the clear water of Aquarium Bay before an evening at anchor.
• Day 3 – Knidos: Cross to the ancient city of Knidos at the tip of the Datça peninsula and explore its temples and theatre at sunset.
• Day 4 – Palamutbükü: Long pebble beach, fish restaurants and a lazy afternoon of swimming and paddleboarding.
• Day 5 – Datça: Stroll the harbour town of Datça, famous for almonds, honey and thyme, and visit Eski Datça.
• Day 6 – Mersincik: A remote, pine-backed bay with turquoise water – perfect for snorkelling.
• Day 7 – Kargı & Bodrum peninsula: Final swim stops on the way back towards Bodrum.
• Day 8 – Bodrum: Breakfast on board and disembarkation in the morning.

Why Charter Always Smile with Aren Yachting?

Exceptional space, a 2023 refit, a crew of six and room for twelve make Always Smile one of the best deluxe 5-cabin gulets in Bodrum. Aren Yachting is TÜRSAB-licensed; we plan your route and handle every detail. 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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