Do I need sailing experience?

No. The captain and crew do all the sailing and navigation. You are welcome to help with the ropes if you're curious, but on a gulet holiday your main job is to relax.

A gulet is a traditional wooden sailing boat from Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coast, built for comfort rather than speed. A 'Blue Cruise' along the Lycian coast on a gulet is one of the classic ways to see bays and ruins that roads don't reach.

When is the sailing season in Turkey?

The season runs from about May to October. June and September are ideal — warm water, calmer bays and fewer boats; July and August are the hottest and busiest months.

What if I get seasick?

Gulets mostly cruise close to the coast and spend nights at anchor in sheltered bays, so the sea is usually calm. If you're prone to seasickness, bring motion-sickness tablets and stay on deck looking at the horizon.

What should I pack for a sailing trip?

Soft luggage rather than a hard suitcase (cabins are small), swimwear, a light cover-up, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and water shoes. Bring a little cash for the bar tab and harbour towns.

Sailing Tours

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A sailing tour is a small-ship holiday — on a traditional Turkish gulet, a yacht or a catamaran — that cruises a coastline for a few days, anchoring in quiet bays to swim, snorkel and explore ancient towns. Meals are cooked on board and the crew handles all the sailing.

Updated Ekim 2026

What to expect on Sailing tours

Days set by the sea

Mornings start with a swim off the boat, the afternoon brings a new bay or village, and dinner is served on deck under the stars. The captain fine-tunes the route to the wind, so every trip has its own rhythm.
Cabins are cosy, the deck is everything

Gulet cabins are compact, usually with a small private bathroom and air conditioning. Life happens on deck: sunbeds, a shaded lounge and a big table for long meals together.
Fresh food from the galley

The cook prepares breakfast, lunch and often dinner on board with local produce — think grilled fish, mezze and seasonal salads. Drinks are usually paid separately on a bar tab.
A floating small group

You share the boat with a small group of travelers and a friendly crew. It's sociable without being crowded — and there is always a quiet corner on deck with a book.

Your Sailing tour questions, answered

Do I need sailing experience?: No. The captain and crew do all the sailing and navigation. You are welcome to help with the ropes if you're curious, but on a gulet holiday your main job is to relax.
What is a gulet?: A gulet is a traditional wooden sailing boat from Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coast, built for comfort rather than speed. A 'Blue Cruise' along the Lycian coast on a gulet is one of the classic ways to see bays and ruins that roads don't reach.
When is the sailing season in Turkey?: The season runs from about May to October. June and September are ideal — warm water, calmer bays and fewer boats; July and August are the hottest and busiest months.
What if I get seasick?: Gulets mostly cruise close to the coast and spend nights at anchor in sheltered bays, so the sea is usually calm. If you're prone to seasickness, bring motion-sickness tablets and stay on deck looking at the horizon.
What should I pack for a sailing trip?: Soft luggage rather than a hard suitcase (cabins are small), swimwear, a light cover-up, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and water shoes. Bring a little cash for the bar tab and harbour towns.