Gulet Island Hopping Holidays
A gulet island hopping holiday is one of the most immersive ways to explore the Turkish coast and Greek islands, combining the freedom of sailing with the comfort of a crewed boat and all meals included. Every Travelodeal gulet holiday is ATOL protected (ATOL 11601), giving you full financial protection on your package, and we are ABTA bonded (ABTA P8297-Y6719), so you can book with complete confidence. Whether you choose a private charter for your group or a cabin on a shared departure, our specialists will match you with the right gulet and itinerary for your holiday.
A gulet is a traditional Turkish wooden sailing vessel, hand-built along the Aegean and Mediterranean coast and designed specifically for leisure cruising. Typically between 18 and 30 metres in length, a gulet carries between two and six private cabins, each with its own en-suite bathroom. On deck, you will find sun loungers, a shaded dining area, and comfortable seating — the boat becomes your hotel, your restaurant, and your front-row seat to some of the most spectacular coastline in the world.
Every gulet comes with a dedicated crew. At minimum, that means a captain who knows the local waters, coves, and anchorages intimately, and a cook who prepares fresh, home-style Turkish meals three times a day. On larger boats, additional crew handle the sailing and look after guests throughout the journey. Life on board is easy: you wake each morning in a new location, swim from the back of the boat into clear turquoise water, and let the crew take care of everything else.
The appeal of a gulet holiday lies in what it combines: the intimacy of a small-group experience, the freedom to reach places that roads and resort hotels simply cannot access, and an unhurried pace that feels entirely different from a conventional beach holiday. You moor overnight in remote bays where the only sounds are the water lapping against the hull, then spend the following morning swimming, snorkelling, or exploring a hillside village on foot before the boat moves on.
Meals are part of the experience. Turkish breakfasts are generous — fresh bread, cheese, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, honey, and eggs — followed by grilled fish or mezes at lunch and a proper dinner as the sun sets over the water. Soft drinks, water, and tea are typically included; alcohol and excursions are settled separately. What you get is a remarkably complete holiday for a clearly defined price, with very little to organise once you are on board.
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