Carpe Diem 5 – 44 m Luxury Gulet & Motorsailer Charter in Bodrum, Marmaris & the Aegean

Carpe Diem 5 is a 44-metre luxury gulet built in 2019, available for private crewed gulet charter in Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek and Fethiye. She welcomes 12 guests in six cabins – a master, a VIP and four doubles – each with air conditioning, a private bathroom, TV, DVD and music system.

With a 9.2-metre beam and twin 600 HP engines, she offers exceptional deck and interior space for a yacht of her class – the comfort of a five-star hotel combined with the charm of a classic Turkish gulet. Professional chefs prepare every meal in a fully equipped galley, making her a superb choice for a relaxed luxury blue cruise.

Cabins and Accommodation on Gulet Carpe Diem 5

Carpe Diem 5 sleeps 12 guests in six en-suite cabins: a master cabin, a VIP cabin and four double cabins. Every cabin has its own air conditioning, private shower and toilet, TV, DVD and music system – a five-star standard for your luxury gulet charter in Turkey.

Life on Board: Five-Star Comfort on a Classic Gulet

Her generous 9.2-metre beam creates wide, open decks: a shaded aft dining area, deep cushioned lounges and plenty of sunbeds for relaxing between swims. Inside, a spacious saloon offers a cool retreat in the afternoon.

Meals are prepared by professional chefs in a fully equipped galley, and the crew looks after every detail of your stay.

Turkish Cuisine and Dining on Carpe Diem 5

Turkish cuisine is one of the highlights of a gulet charter in Turkey. On board Carpe Diem 5, 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, Marmaris, Göcek and Fethiye

Carpe Diem 5 can start your charter from Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek or Fethiye. From Bodrum, cruise the pine-fringed bays of the Gökova Gulf and Cleopatra Island; from Marmaris, explore the Hisarönü Gulf, Selimiye, Bozburun and Datça; from Göcek and Fethiye, discover the Twelve Islands, Butterfly Valley and the Lycian coast. Routes to the Greek islands – Kos, Rhodes and Symi – are possible on request. A popular one-week Aegean charter follows our Bodrum – Gökova blue voyage:

• Day 1 – Bodrum: Embark in the afternoon, welcome drinks and dinner on board in view of Bodrum Castle.
• Day 2 – Orak Island & Çökertme: Swim in the crystal water around Orak Island, then anchor in the sheltered bay of Çökertme, famous for its seaside restaurants.
• Day 3 – Seven Islands & English Harbour: Explore green islets and quiet coves on the southern shore of the gulf.
• Day 4 – Sedir (Cleopatra) Island: Walk on the legendary golden sand of Cleopatra Island, then anchor in pine-shaded Karacasöğüt.
• Day 5 – Longoz & Tuzla Bay: Forested bays for swimming, paddleboarding and sunset drinks on deck.
• Day 6 – Kisebükü: Swim beside the ruins of an ancient church in one of the most atmospheric bays of the gulf.
• Day 7 – Yalıçiftlik & Pabuç Burnu: Final swim stops on the way back to the Bodrum peninsula.
• Day 8 – Bodrum: Breakfast on board and disembarkation in the morning.

Why Charter Carpe Diem 5 with Aren Yachting?

A 2019 build with a 9.2-metre beam and six fully equipped en-suite cabins, Carpe Diem 5 offers big-yacht comfort at a very attractive weekly rate. Aren Yachting is a TÜRSAB-licensed charter company specialising in luxury gulet and motorsailer charters across Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek and Fethiye. Our team checks real-time availability, builds your itinerary, reserves your restaurant tables and gives you one point of contact from first enquiry to your last day on board. We are now taking enquiries for the 2026 and 2027 seasons – early booking secures the best weeks in June, July and August.

💶 Weekly Charter Rates

Rates include the yacht, crew and fuel for standard cruising. Food (from €500 per person per week), drinks, and port and tourist taxes outside Turkish waters are extra, plus VAT. 2027 rates on request.

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Looking for five-star comfort on a classic gulet? Contact Aren Yachting to check availability for Carpe Diem 5 and receive a tailored quote for your gulet charter in Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek or Fethiye.