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The
singular design of the gullets, Turkey's
indigenous sea-going vessel, blends practicality
and tradition in a relaxed style that embodies a
Blue Voyage. Over the years gullets 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 gullet carries depends on
the boat's size, although most of them accommodate
between eight and twelve people.
These vessels offer their passengers separate
accommodations, and chartering one includes
services and entertainment. Modern gullets are
comfortably equipped with all of 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 friendship and sharing;
relations among passengers and crew tend to be
relaxed and casual.
Travel agencies can arrange charters and fixed
tours for a specific group of people or for you
individually. (For our package “Blue Voyage” tours
please refer to TOURS IN TURKEY section) Unlike
cruises on large ocean liners, on a gullet you can
explore the secluded and often deserted bays and
coves of the coastline. The small harbors and
settlements offer an intimate view of coastal life
which large ships cannot replicate authentically.
In many ways a gullet is like a full-service hotel
where every room has a sea view and the scenery
changes constantly.
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