Traditional Turkish Yachts are called 'goulettes'. To someone who knows nothing about boats, the goulette is a relic from the days of Christopher Columbus miraculously survived. A goulette is a compromise between tradition and twentieth century hedonism. There is the forward deck, ideal for sun-worshippers and the generous aft deck for lazy living. The cabins have comfortable king size double beds and en suite WCs and showers. The crew have separate quarters with totally private facilities. The interior saloon is spacious. The fully equipped galley has a full size oven and cold stores.

For twenty years Aegean Yachts have been offering yachts in the Aegean for charter, offering a new opportunity to explore some of the most exquisite cruising grounds from the comfort of your own yacht to access the vast array of deserted bays, coves and four thousand year old antique sites. Turkey is the meeting place of Europe and Asia.

The Turkish Coast offers a mixture of islands and many coves and river estuaries. Ashore there are small restaurants, shops, fantastic ruins and beautiful countryside. Embarkation and disembarkation can take place at various points, but we suggest that the best cruising is from Bodrum eastwards as far as Antalya. Perhaps, it is enough to say that several of the most experienced and "world-weary" charterers have tried Turkey, loved it and returned for mor.

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