Gulet Charters from Antalya
The base for routes east — Phaselis ruins, Kekova's sunken city, Demre. Quieter than the western Lycian coast, with the same turquoise water. The wooden, full-crewed, two-masted boats Turkey is famous for. The original blue-cruise format — most of our 200+ vessel directory is gulet.
Gulet charters from Antalya are the natural pairing for travellers who already know which boat type they want and which Turkish port they want to start in. This page filters our directory to exactly that intersection — every gulet based in Antalya that's bookable through MaviSail.
Antalya gets a fraction of the charter traffic that Bodrum and Fethiye see, which is exactly why some captains prefer it. The eastern Lycian coast — Phaselis, Olympos, Kekova — is the same UNESCO-grade landscape as the western half but with quieter anchorages.
A gulet is a Turkish wooden charter boat — typically 25–45m, two masts (usually motorsailed rather than sailed under canvas), beamy enough for spacious cabins and big deck areas. Built in the boatyards of Bodrum and Marmaris, sailed by Turkish crews, fed from a galley that's usually one of the trip's highlights.
What to look for in the right vessel
Filters we pre-applied to the gulet charters in antalya shortlist below.
Phaselis & Olympos
Roman harbour ruins you can swim into. Visited by sea, deserted by mid-afternoon when day-tripper boats leave.
Kekova sunken city
Lycian-era settlement half-submerged after an earthquake. Snorkel-visible foundations; the bay also has the best swimming on the eastern coast.
Galley-led
Three meals a day cooked on board — often the highlight of the trip. Turkish meze, fresh fish, regional dishes.
Full crew
Captain, cook, deckhands. You don't lift a line, raise an anchor, or wash a dish all week.
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Frequently asked questions
For gulet charters in antalya.
Why aren't there as many vessels here as in Bodrum?
Most of Turkey's charter fleet is concentrated on the western coast. Antalya is a smaller charter market — the trade-off is fewer choices but quieter anchorages and easier flights.
Can we sail one-way Antalya → Fethiye?
Yes — popular for two-week itineraries. The captain charges a relocation fee for the empty return leg. Common variation: 14 days Antalya–Fethiye covering the entire Lycian coast end-to-end.
Are gulets actually sailed, or just motored?
Honestly, mostly motored. The rig is real but the trip isn't a sailing trip — it's a swimming-and-eating trip with sail-assist when wind allows. If you want to actually sail, look at a sailboat or catamaran charter instead.
How comfortable are the cabins?
Most modern gulets have ensuite double cabins with proper queen beds, A/C, and decent storage. Older or budget vessels can be smaller and noisier (the air-con sometimes kicks off at night when the generator is off). Always check year built / refit on the listing.
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