Grande Mare

At 34 metres, Grande Mare is a mid-range gulet departing from Bodrum, purpose-built for relaxed private cruising with groups of 12 or fewer.

The 6 cabins (2 Master + 2 Double + 2 Triple) each have their own bathroom, keeping things comfortable even for longer charters. The 5-strong professional crew takes care of everything from anchoring in the right spot to serving meals on deck — guests need only show up and enjoy.

Guests will find air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, a sound system, hot water throughout, hair dryers, an ice maker, sun awnings, and sun mattresses on deck on board, along with all the everyday essentials expected on a well-run gulet. When the anchor drops, the toys come out: Grande Mare carries a dinghy, kayaks, snorkelling gear, water skis, a wakeboard, and fishing lines for active days in the water.

Bodrum's appeal as a charter base is partly geographical — it sits at the junction of the Gulf of Gokova and the open Aegean — and partly cultural. The town itself, with the Castle of St. Peter rising above the waterfront and the bazaar running behind it, is one of the most genuinely interesting stops on Turkey's coast. Most charters spend evenings at anchor in remote bays, but the first and last nights in Bodrum give guests a taste of a place with a real identity beyond the marina.