Zehra Sultan – 24m 6-Cabin Gulet Charter in Bozburun for 12 Guests

Zehra Sultan combines the warm wooden lines of a traditional Turkish gulet with modern comfort below deck. Built in 1997 and refitted in 2022, this 24-metre gulet sleeps up to 12 guests in 2 master and 4 double en-suite cabins and is looked after by a crew of 3. A Zehra Sultan gulet charter from Bozburun (Marmaris) is the ideal way to explore Symi, Bozukkale and Serçe on a private blue cruise with family or friends.

Picture your whole group gathered on the aft deck of Zehra Sultan as the sun sinks behind the hills of Symi, glasses raised and the smell of grilled fish drifting from the galley. By day you sail the turquoise waters between Bozburun, Bozukkale and Serçe, swimming whenever you like and letting the crew take care of everything else. By night the gulet rests quietly at anchor and the only sound is the sea. This is the Turkish blue cruise at its best. Popular weeks on Zehra Sultan go early – message us today to secure your dates.

With six cabins for twelve guests, air conditioning and a crew of 3, Zehra Sultan is a superb 6 cabin gulet charter in Bozburun – made for groups who want their own private yacht for the week.

Cabins and Accommodation on Gulet Zehra Sultan

Zehra Sultan sleeps twelve guests in six en-suite cabins: 2 master and 4 double cabins. Each cabin has its own shower and toilet and air conditioning, and fresh linen and towels are provided throughout the week.

Life on Board: Sun, Sea and Good Company

Life on Zehra Sultan centres on her decks – a long table under the awning for shared meals, cushions on the foredeck for sunbathing and plenty of swim stops along the way.

Water toys include tender, ringo, canoe, snorkelling gear, fishing gear, so there is always something to do between swims. In the evening, mezes and fresh fish are served on deck as the boat lies at anchor in a quiet bay.

Turkish Cuisine and Dining on Zehra Sultan

Turkish cuisine is one of the highlights of a gulet charter in Turkey. On board Zehra Sultan, 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: Bozburun and the Gulf of Hisarönü

Zehra Sultan’s home port is Bozburun (Marmaris). Departures from Marmaris, Göcek and Fethiye can be arranged on request. A sample week around the Bozburun and Datça peninsulas:

• Day 1 – Bozburun: Embark in the afternoon in the harbour of Bozburun, a traditional gulet-building village, with welcome drinks and dinner on board.
• Day 2 – Selimiye: Cruise to Selimiye, a charming fishing village with waterfront fish restaurants and a small castle on the hill.
• Day 3 – Dirsek & Bencik: Swim in the deep, sheltered bays of Dirsek and Bencik at the eastern end of the Gulf of Hisarönü.
• Day 4 – Kuruca Bükü & Datça coast: Turquoise water, pine-covered slopes and quiet anchorages along the Datça peninsula.
• Day 5 – Söğüt: Anchor off Söğüt for swimming, a stroll in the village and fresh fish ashore.
• Day 6 – Serçe & Bozukkale: Visit the ancient harbour of Bozukkale with its Hellenistic walls and swim in the clear bay of Serçe.
• Day 7 – Kızılköy: Final swim stops and a farewell dinner on deck at anchor.
• Day 8 – Bozburun: Breakfast on board and disembarkation in the morning.

Why Charter Zehra Sultan with Aren Yachting?

Zehra Sultan is a 24-metre six-cabin gulet in Bozburun with 2 master and 4 double cabins and a crew of 3 – a private blue cruise at a fair weekly price. 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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Planning a private blue cruise for a big group? Contact Aren Yachting for dates on Zehra Sultan, a 24m 6-cabin gulet in Bozburun.