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TRADITIONAL TURKISH GULET BUILDING
The singular design of the gulets, Turkey's indigenous sea going vessel, blends practicality & tradition in a relaxed style that embodies a Blue Cruise. Over the years gulets have evolved from traditional crafts for fishing & transport into their present profile with a broad beam & wide deck. Constructed mainly in shipyards in Bodrum, Bozburun, Marmaris & Istanbul, & along the Black Sea Coast, the Gulets are equipped with motors as well as fully functional rigging.
The number of passengers a gulet carries depends on the boats size, although most of them accommodate between eight & twelve people. These vessels offer their passengers separate accommodations, & chartering one includes services & entertainment.
Modern gulets are comfortably equipped with all of the amenities of home & 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 & sharing; relations among passengers & crew tend to be relaxed & casual.
Travel agencies can arrange charters & fixed tours for a specific group of people or for you individually. Unlike cruises on large ocean liners, on a gullet you can explore the secluded & often deserted bays & coves of the coastline. The small harbours & settlements offer an intimate view of coastal life which large ships cannot replicate authentically. In many ways a gulet is like a full-service hotel where every room has a sea view & the scenery charges constantly
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