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Gulet charter in Antalya & Kemer
A wide wooden deck, an awning over the dining table and a cook firing up the grill while you swim.
Gulet charter in Antalya & Kemer solves the classic problem of a large party: everyone fits on one vessel instead of being split across two. Our 24-metre gulet hosts as many as 20 people on a day trip, whether that is a big birthday, a school reunion, a team away-day or several families sharing one resort.
She is a traditional wooden boat with a generous stern and padded mattresses up front. Each of her five cabins has its own bathroom and air conditioning, and four crew, the cook among them, take care of everything from tying up to setting the table. She moves slowly, about nine knots, so the emphasis is on long, lazy stops rather than mileage.
Over seven days she wanders west to Olympos, Adrasan and Kekova, choosing a new bay to sleep in every evening. It is the Lycian version of the Blue Cruise: mountains rising from the sea, ruins along the shoreline and breakfast served aft while the beaches are still empty.
Gulets in Antalya & Kemer
What it costs
The lowest indicative prices among the yachts of this type on this page.
- Full day
- from €1,200 / day
- Week-long charter
- from €6,500 / week
Indicative "from" market prices for this destination. The exact price depends on dates, duration and the specific yacht, and comes in your personal quote.
Usually included
- Four crew, cook included
- Cabins with private showers and air conditioning
- Sun mattresses, a deck awning and a stern ladder for swimming
- Fuel for normal cruising hours
Usually extra
- Provisions on a weekly charter, paid as full board or a food deposit
- The barbecue lunch on day trips, if the offer prices it separately
- Harbour dues and mooring charges en route
- A party host, music or decorations
Exact inclusions depend on the yacht and are always listed in your written offer.
Where you go
Day outings start from Kemer Marina or from Antalya; Paradise Bay, Phaselis and Tekirova are the usual swim stops. The weekly itinerary follows Lycia westwards, overnighting near Olympos and Adrasan before turning around at Kekova.
Marinas
- Kemer Marina
- Setur Antalya Marina
- Antalya Old Harbour (Kaleiçi)
When to go
Gulets operate through the May–October season. June and September are particularly pleasant for a week aboard, while July and August, when the water is warmest, suit a noisy group party. Book a day trip as an all-day charter so there is time for the cook to produce a proper meal.
Gulet charter in Antalya & Kemer: FAQ
What is the gulet's capacity?
Twenty guests by day. For sleeping aboard there are five cabins, which normally means ten people at most.
How is food handled?
Day guests usually get a lunch grilled by the cook. For a week, catering is billed separately, either as full board or as a deposit spent on shopping, and the method is spelled out in the offer.
Does a gulet work for toddlers and young kids?
It does. The wide deck and unhurried speed keep things calm; children swim from the stern ladder, and the air-conditioned cabins offer a break from the midday sun.
Is a Blue Cruise possible from Kemer rather than Fethiye?
Certainly. Leaving Kemer, the gulet heads west down the Lycian shore via Olympos and Adrasan to Kekova, which fills a week of nights in quiet bays.