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Cabin Charter in Turkey: Routes, Tiers and What a Week Onboard Looks Like
A cabin charter along the Turkish coast lets you book a berth on a shared gulet instead of the whole boat. Here are the real routes on offer, how the tiers differ, and who this style of cruise suits.
Flotilla Sailing Explained: Sail Your Own Boat, Cruise Together
Flotilla sailing sits between bareboat independence and the structure of a group tour. Here is how it actually works, and why it has become a favourite for sailors who want both.
Yacht Charter
What to Expect from a Blue Cruise: An Insider's Perspective
First time on a gulet? Here's an honest look at daily life aboard a Blue Cruise, from morning swims to evening anchorages.
Lifestyle
What to Pack for a Week-Long Gulet Cruise: The Complete Checklist
Life aboard a gulet is more relaxed than most people expect, and so is the packing list. Here is exactly what to bring — and what to leave behind.
Lifestyle
Bareboat Charter Explained: Do You Need a Sailing License?
Bareboat means no crew and you are in charge of the boat, but that does not mean anyone can walk up and untie the lines. Here is what qualifications charter companies actually ask for.
Yacht Charter
Göcek Bays: The Sheltered Anchorages Every Charter Guest Should See
Göcek's cluster of forested bays is one of the calmest, most protected cruising grounds on the Turkish coast — here's why it belongs on your itinerary.
Locations
A First-Timer's Guide to Croatia's Dalmatian Coast by Yacht
With over a thousand islands and some of the clearest water in the Mediterranean, Croatia can be daunting to plan. Here is what a first-time visitor actually needs to know.
Locations
Life Aboard a Cabin Charter: Who It's For and What to Expect
Not ready to book a whole yacht? A cabin charter lets you join a Blue Cruise by the cabin, sharing the boat with a handful of other guests.
Lifestyle
Best Sailing Destinations in the Greek Islands: A Charter Guide
Greece is not one sailing ground, it is at least five different ones, each with its own wind, distances and character. Here is how to choose the right island group for your charter.
Locations
What Is a Blue Voyage? The Story Behind Turkey's Mavi Yolculuk Tradition
Long before "gulet charter" was a travel category, a small group of Turkish writers invented a slower way to see the coast. Here is where the Blue Voyage came from, and what it still means today.
Lifestyle