Leylalı – 23 m Luxury Gulet with 5 Air-Conditioned Cabins for 10 Guests in Bodrum

Leylalı is a beautifully presented 23-metre gulet, built in 2009 and refitted in 2017, with crisp white interiors, polished teak decks and five air-conditioned en-suite cabins for ten guests. Twin 360 HP engines give her a comfortable cruising speed of about 10 knots, so you can cover more of the coast in comfort.

From her photogenic sun deck to her elegant saloon and helm station, Leylalı feels like a small luxury yacht with the soul of a traditional Turkish gulet – a superb choice for a luxury 5 cabin gulet charter in Bodrum.

Cabins and Accommodation on Gulet Leylalı

Leylalı’s five cabins have a fresh, contemporary finish with white panelling, warm wood accents, air conditioning and modern private bathrooms – hotel-level comfort for families and groups on a private gulet holiday in Turkey.

Life on Board: Luxury in Every Detail

Leylalı’s decks are made for relaxing: plump cushions on the teak sun deck, a shaded aft lounge with a long dining table and some of the best sunset spots on the boat. Breakfasts are served with fresh fruit, pastries and Turkish specialities.

In the evening the deck lights glow and dinner is served at anchor in a quiet bay – the kind of night that makes a blue cruise unforgettable.

Turkish Cuisine and Dining on Leylalı

Turkish cuisine is one of the highlights of a gulet charter in Turkey. On board Leylalı, 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 Peninsula & Gulf of Gökova

Leylalı’s home port is Bodrum; departures from Göcek, Marmaris or Fethiye can be arranged on request. Her speed suits a varied week through the coves of the Bodrum peninsula and the Gulf of Gökova. A sample week follows our Bodrum peninsula & Gulf of Gökova coves itinerary:

• Day 1 – Bodrum: Embark in the afternoon and settle in with a welcome drink on deck.
• Day 2 – Pabuç Burnu & Yalıçiftlik: Swim off quiet beaches south of the Bodrum peninsula.
• Day 3 – Çökertme: Anchor in a sheltered bay known for its village restaurants and calm evening water.
• Day 4 – Seven Islands: Hop between small green islets with secluded swim spots.
• Day 5 – English Harbour & Löngöz: Deep, forested inlets ideal for kayaking and snorkelling.
• Day 6 – Sedir Island: Walk on the famous golden sand of Cleopatra Island in the morning before the crowds.
• Day 7 – Orak Island: Swim in some of the clearest turquoise water in the Aegean.
• Day 8 – Bodrum: Breakfast on board and farewell to the crew.

Why Charter Leylalı with Aren Yachting?

Leylalı delivers luxury finishes, air conditioning and twin-engine performance in a 5-cabin layout – a top choice for groups of ten. Aren Yachting is TÜRSAB-licensed and based in Bodrum; we plan your route, book restaurants and stay your single point of contact. 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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For a luxury week at sea with family or friends, contact Aren Yachting about Leylalı, a 5-cabin luxury gulet in Bodrum.