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Gulets, Enjoyment on Traditional Crafts
 The
singular design of the Gulets, Turkey's indigenous sea-
going vessel, blends practicality and tradition in a relaxed
style that embodies a Blue Voyage. Over the years Gulets
have evolved from traditional crafts for fishing and transport
into their present profile with a broad beam and wide deck.
Constructed mainly in shipyards in Bodrum, Bozburun, Marmaris,
and Istanbul, and along the Black Sea Coast, the boats are
equipped with motors as well as fully functional rigging.
The number of passengers a gulet carries depends on the
boat's size, although most of them accomodate between eight
and twelve people. These vessels offer their passengers
separate accommodation, and chartering one includes services
and entertainment. Modern Gulets are comfortably equipped
with all the amenities of home and encourage an environment
in which you are expected to do nothing but enjoy yourself.
The closeness of the small group of people on board promotes
an atmosphere of friendshipand sharing; relations among
passengers and crew tend tobe relaxed and casual.
Travel agencies can arrange charters and fixed tours for
a specific group of people or for you individually. Unlike
cruises in large ocean liners,on a Gulet you can explore
the secluded and often deserted bays and coves of the coastline.
The small harbours and settlements offer an intimate view
of coastal life which large ships can not replicate authentically.
In many ways a gulet is like a full-service hotel where
every room has a sea view and the scenery changes constantly.
Activities
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