Çağatay 2 (Cagatay 2) – 29m 8-Cabin Gulet Charter in Bozburun for 16 Guests

Çağatay 2 gulet is a 29-metre ketch built in 2007 and completely refitted in 2020, with new decks, bathrooms, paintwork and interior and exterior furnishings. Based in Bozburun and Marmaris, a Çağatay 2 gulet charter gives your group eight air-conditioned en-suite cabins, a long shaded table for sixteen on the aft deck, a cushioned foredeck lounge and a friendly crew of five. It is a smart choice for families and friends who want a spacious, good-value private gulet for a blue cruise around Bozburun, Selimiye, Hisarönü and the Greek islands.

On Çağatay 2 the days are simple and wonderful: a slow breakfast under the awning, a sail across the Gulf of Hisarönü, a long swim in a hidden cove and a dinner of grilled fish as the lights of a fishing village twinkle across the water. Freshly refitted and cared for by a crew of five, she gives your group the comfort of a larger yacht at a price that leaves room for the extras – a night out in Selimiye or a day trip to the Greek island of Symi. Send us your preferred week and we will confirm Çağatay 2’s availability straight away.

With eight cabins for sixteen guests, air conditioning and a crew of 5, Çağatay 2 is a superb 8 cabin gulet charter in Bozburun – made for groups who want their own private yacht for the week.

Cabins and Accommodation on Gulet Çağatay 2

Çağatay 2 sleeps sixteen guests in eight en-suite cabins: 6 double and 2 twin 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 Çağatay 2 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 Çağatay 2

Turkish cuisine is one of the highlights of a gulet charter in Turkey. On board Çağatay 2, 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

Çağatay 2’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 Çağatay 2 with Aren Yachting?

Çağatay 2 combines a 2020 refit, eight cabins and a crew of five with one of the best weekly prices among Bozburun gulets. 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 Çağatay 2, a 29m 8-cabin gulet in Bozburun.