Caustic – 40m VIP 6-Cabin Gulet Charter in Bodrum for 12 Guests

At 40 metres, Caustic is a superyacht-class Turkish gulet built in 2007 and refitted in 2022. She is known for her spacious decks, attentive crew and relaxed, homely atmosphere.

With six cabins for twelve guests, air conditioning, 24/7 climate control, a Seabob and a crew of 6, Caustic is an excellent 6 cabin luxury gulet charter in Bodrum – perfect for two or three families sharing one private boat.

Cabins and Accommodation on Gulet Caustic

Caustic sleeps twelve guests in six en-suite cabins: 2 master suites, 2 double and 2 triple cabins. All cabins have private bathrooms and storage for a week on board, while the crew lives in separate quarters.

Life on Board: Space for Twelve

Days on Caustic follow the rhythm of the sea: breakfast on deck, swims straight off the stern, lunch at anchor and long, lazy afternoons on the sunbeds.

Water toys include tenders with 115 hp and 25 hp outboards, seabob, stand-up paddleboard, water skis, mono ski and wakeboard, ringo and canoe, so there is always something to do between swims. When the wind is right the crew sets the sails for a taste of real gulet sailing.

Turkish Cuisine and Dining on Caustic

Turkish cuisine is one of the highlights of a gulet charter in Turkey. On board Caustic, 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 and the Turquoise Coast

Caustic’s home port is Bodrum. Departures from Göcek, Marmaris and Fethiye can be arranged on request. 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 Caustic with Aren Yachting?

Caustic offers room for twelve guests in six en-suite cabins at a competitive price for her class. 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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Travelling with a big family or group of friends? Contact Aren Yachting for dates on Caustic, a 40m 6-cabin gulet in Bodrum.