Temel Reis – 17 m Classic 4-Cabin Gulet Charter in Bodrum & the Gökova Gulf

Temel Reis is a charming 17-metre traditional wooden gulet with four cabins for up to eight guests, making her one of the best-value ways to enjoy a private gulet charter from Bodrum. Built in 1998 and fully refitted in 2008, she pairs the honest character of a hand-built Bodrum gulet with comfortable en-suite cabins, a shaded aft deck and a friendly crew of three: captain, cook and deckhand.

She is an ideal choice for a family, two or three couples or a small group of friends who want the whole boat to themselves for a week. Instead of a crowded day trip, you choose the bays, the swim stops and the dinner times – a true blue cruise in Turkey at a price that is hard to beat for a fully crewed, all-private 4 cabin gulet rental.

Cabins and Accommodation on Gulet Temel Reis

Temel Reis sleeps eight guests in four cosy wooden cabins – one master cabin and three double cabins – each with its own shower and toilet. Linen and towels are changed during the week, and the crew sleep in separate quarters, so the cabins and decks are entirely yours on your gulet holiday in Bodrum.

Life on Board: Simple, Relaxed and Private

Days on Temel Reis follow the rhythm of the sea: a swim before breakfast, a slow cruise to the next cove, lunch under the aft-deck awning and an afternoon of snorkelling or reading on the foredeck cushions. In the evening the boat anchors in a quiet bay, the table is laid on deck and dinner is served under the stars.

With only eight guests on board, the atmosphere is personal and easy-going. The captain knows the Gökova Gulf and the Bodrum peninsula intimately and will happily adapt the plan to the wind, your mood and the restaurants you want to visit ashore.

Turkish Cuisine and Dining on Temel Reis

Turkish cuisine is one of the highlights of a gulet charter in Turkey. On board Temel Reis, 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, Gökova Gulf and Beyond

Temel Reis is based in Bodrum, with charters also possible from Göcek, Marmaris and Fethiye on request. Weekly charters start on Saturdays. From Bodrum, the classic route crosses to the pine-covered bays of the Gökova Gulf – Orak Island, Çökertme, Sedir (Cleopatra) Island and English Harbour – one of the most beautiful 8-day blue cruise itineraries in Turkey. A sample week 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 Temel Reis with Aren Yachting?

Temel Reis gives you a whole gulet, crew and route to yourselves for roughly the price of a hotel room per person – one of the smartest ways to see the Turkish coast. Aren Yachting is a TÜRSAB-licensed charter company based in Bodrum, specialising in private gulet charter, motorsailer and yacht rental in Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek and Fethiye. We check live availability, plan your itinerary, book restaurant tables ashore and stay your single point of contact from first enquiry to the last morning on board. We are now taking enquiries for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

💶 Weekly Charter Rates

Weekly rates include the gulet with captain, cook and deckhand, diesel and fuel for standard cruising, water, bed linen and towels, harbour and berth taxes and Turkish transit log. Food and drinks, private transfers and Greek-island taxes are extra. 2027 rates on request.

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