Tufan 5 – 23 m Sailing Gulet with 5 Cabins and a Crew of 4 from Bodrum

Tufan 5 is a 23-metre traditional gulet built in 1992 and refitted in 2016, with full sails, a 360 HP engine and a brisk cruising speed of around 12 knots – one of the quickest gulets in her class. She offers two master cabins and three double cabins for ten guests, with air conditioning and a crew of four.

A family-run boat with a warm, welcoming crew, Tufan 5 is known for generous home-style Turkish cooking and relaxed, happy weeks at sea. She is a great-value 5 cabin gulet charter in Bodrum for families and groups of friends.

Cabins and Accommodation on Gulet Tufan 5

Tufan 5 has two master cabins and three double cabins, each air-conditioned with its own bathroom – a practical, comfortable layout for two or three families on a private gulet holiday in Turkey.

Life on Board: Home Cooking and Happy Days

Guests often say the food is the highlight on Tufan 5: fresh fish, mezes, grilled meats and seasonal vegetables cooked the way Turkish families cook at home, served on the shaded aft deck.

Between meals there is swimming, snorkelling and fishing with the crew, and on windy afternoons the sails go up for a quiet passage to the next bay.

Turkish Cuisine and Dining on Tufan 5

Turkish cuisine is one of the highlights of a gulet charter in Turkey. On board Tufan 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, Knidos and Datça

Tufan 5’s home port is Bodrum; Göcek, Marmaris or Fethiye departures are possible on request. Her speed makes a Bodrum – Knidos – Datça week easy and relaxed. 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 Tufan 5 with Aren Yachting?

With two master cabins, air conditioning, a crew of four and real sailing, Tufan 5 is excellent value for ten guests. Aren Yachting is TÜRSAB-licensed and based in Bodrum; we plan your route and handle every detail. 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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Enjoy home cooking and happy days at sea aboard Tufan 5, a 5-cabin gulet in Bodrum – contact Aren Yachting for dates.