Set sail on board a gulet, and you'll spend your days soaking up endless sunshine, visiting ancient sites, napping, reading or playing backgammon, and swimming and snorkelling in crystal-clear azure waters. It's the perfect holiday escape experience.

For individuals or smaller groups who want to join a cruise without chartering a whole boat, it's possible to book cabins on mixed group cruises on set routes leaving regularly during the summer months from Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek and Fethiye.

Programmes vary from 3 days to a week in length, most returning to the port of embarkation, though some - particularly 3 or 4 day programmes - disembark in spots up or down the coast from where they started.

We can guide you in the perfect choice of cabin cruise - simply contact us with your travel dates and itinerary, and we'll send you full information on what's available.

NOTE:

Cabin Charter Cruises are generally only available on gulets, the traditional Turkish wooden sailing-motor yachts with a distinctive pointed bow and rounded stern. Each is equipped with masts and sails, but they are generally more suitable for motor-cruising than sailing.

These attractive 14-30 metre long boats have between 4 and 8 double cabins, each with en-suite shower, washbasin and WC facilities. Out on deck, there's plenty of space for sunbathing, and to the rear of the boat, a covered dining and cushioned seating area. Most also have a spacious indoor saloon/dining area.

Turks are famous for their hospitality, and the crew of three plan the route, navigate, sail, cook and clean, leaving you to simply relax and enjoy your holiday, though you're welcome to lend a hand whenever you want.