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; relation s 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 harbour s 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.