Gulet Balu – 25 m, 6-Cabin Gulet Charter in Fethiye & Göcek
Gulet Balu is a 25-metre premium gulet with six cabins, a huge shaded aft deck and a spacious foredeck for sunbathing – ideal for two or three families travelling together. Based in Fethiye, she is available for private crewed gulet charter in Turkey along the Lycian coast, the Göcek islands and the Gulf of Fethiye, welcoming up to 12 guests in 6 cabins.
A week on Balu is the classic Turkish blue cruise: swim stops in turquoise coves, long lunches at anchor, quiet nights in pine-fringed bays and a professional Turkish crew who look after every detail. With prices from €16,000 per week for the whole yacht, a private gulet charter from Fethiye on Balu is excellent value for families and groups.
🛏️ Accommodation
- ✓6 en-suite guest cabins
- ✓Up to 12 guests
- ✓Air conditioning in cabins (around 6 hours a day)
- ✓Bed linen and bath & beach towels provided
🌅 On Board
- ✓Large shaded aft deck with dining table
- ✓Sunbathing cushions on the foredeck
- ✓Indoor saloon
- ✓Wi-Fi on board
- ✓Professional Turkish crew
🌊 Water Toys
- ✓Kayaks
- ✓Paddleboards
- ✓Snorkelling equipment
- ✓Tender for trips ashore
Turkish Cuisine on Board – Choose Your Menu
Meals on Balu are prepared fresh by the onboard cook with ingredients bought in local markets – Turkish breakfasts with village cheeses, olives, eggs and fresh bread, colourful Aegean mezes and salads at lunch, and grilled fish, kebabs and slow-cooked dishes for dinner. Food is booked as a menu package so you can choose the level that suits your group:
| Classic Menu | €315 per person / week (€45 per day) |
| Premium Menu | €420 per person / week (€60 per day) |
| Luxury Menu | €630 per person / week (€90 per day) |
| Luxury Plus Menu | €840 per person / week (€120 per day) |
Children aged 0–5 eat free, ages 6–10 are charged 50%. Drinks are not included – the crew can stock your favourite drinks before departure and you settle the receipts on board.
Famous Restaurants Along the Coast – Ashore by Tender
A private gulet lets you combine meals on board with evenings ashore. Around Göcek and Fethiye guests love Özcan in Göcek, D’Breeze at D-Resort and Adaia, a bay restaurant reached only by sea, while the small family-run restaurants in the Göcek islands serve fresh fish and gözleme on their own jetties. Aren Yachting can reserve your tables in advance – essential in July and August.
Where to Cruise from Fethiye
From Fethiye, Balu can explore the Twelve Islands of Göcek, Ölüdeniz and Butterfly Valley, Gemiler Island and the Lycian coast towards Kaş and Kekova. Popular weekly routes include our Ölüdeniz & Fethiye via Göcek, Göcek Bays & Twelve Islands and Göcek – Kekova – Göcek blue cruises:
- Day 1 – Fethiye: Embark in the afternoon, meet the crew and enjoy dinner on board in Fethiye Bay.
- Day 2 – Göcek Islands: Swim at Yassıca Islands and anchor for the night in a sheltered cove.
- Day 3 – Tersane & Cleopatra’s Bath: Byzantine ruins and the legendary Cleopatra’s Bath.
- Day 4 – Gemiler Island: Walk to the ancient churches of St Nicholas Island at sunset.
- Day 5 – Ölüdeniz & Butterfly Valley: The famous Blue Lagoon and a swim below the cliffs of Butterfly Valley.
- Day 6 – Kızılada: Swim around the lighthouse island and enjoy a last quiet night at anchor.
- Day 7 – Fethiye Bay: A lazy morning swim before cruising back to Fethiye.
- Day 8 – Fethiye: Breakfast on board and disembarkation.
Why Charter Balu with Aren Yachting?
Aren Yachting is a TÜRSAB-licensed charter company specialising in gulet charters in Turkey from Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek and Fethiye. We know the boats and crews personally, check live availability, plan your route and stay your single point of contact from the first message to the last day on board. We are taking enquiries for the 2026 and 2027 seasons – early booking secures the best weeks in July and August.
💶 Weekly Charter Rates
| April, May, October & November | €16,000 per week |
| June & September | €17,000 per week |
| July & August | €18,000 per week |
Rates are for the whole yacht with crew, VAT excluded. Ask us about early-booking offers and special late-October weeks.
✅ Included
- ✓Yacht and professional crew
- ✓Fuel for standard cruising
- ✓Port fees in regular ports
- ✓Wi-Fi
- ✓Bed linen, bath and beach towels
- ✓Use of the equipment on board
➕ Not Included
- ✓VAT (20%)
- ✓Food (menu packages) and drinks
- ✓Private marinas and paid moorings
- ✓Fuel for water sports
- ✓Crew tip
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Yacht type | Traditional Turkish gulet |
| Length | 25 m |
| Cabins | 6 (all en-suite) |
| Guests | 12 |
| Class | Premium |
| Air conditioning | Around 6 hours a day |
| Home port | Fethiye, Turkey |
| Cruising area | Fethiye, Göcek, Ölüdeniz and the Lycian coast (Turkish waters) |
How Much Does a 6-Cabin Gulet Charter Cost per Person?
Shared between 12 guests, a week on Balu starts from roughly €1,333 per person for the yacht and crew in low season, plus your chosen menu package – a price that compares very well with a hotel, while giving you a whole private yacht to yourselves.
Getting to Fethiye: Flights and Transfers
The closest airport is Dalaman Airport (DLM), about 45 minutes by road from Fethiye. In summer there are direct flights from London and many UK airports, while guests from the USA usually connect via Istanbul. Aren Yachting can arrange private transfers from the airport straight to the yacht.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can Balu accommodate?
Balu sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 en-suite cabins.
What is the weekly price of Balu?
From €16,000 per week in April, May, October and November, €17,000 in June and September and €18,000 in July and August, VAT excluded.
Is food included?
Food is booked as a menu package from €45 per person per day. Drinks are not included but the crew can stock them before you arrive.
Where does Balu start her charters?
Charters start and finish in Fethiye, cruising the Göcek islands, Ölüdeniz and the Lycian coast in Turkish waters.
Can we visit the Greek islands?
Greek island routes are not available on this gulet. If you would like to include Rhodes or Symi, ask us for a similar yacht licensed for Greece.
