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Catamaran — Cruising: Croatia

Aura

A 43-metre steel gulet masterpiece with six luxurious cabins, exceptional deck amenities, and a full complement of water toys for unforgettable Mediterranean and Turkish Riviera charters.

6 guests3 cabins12m2 crew

From €8,050 / week

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Her Story

Istanbul is a magnificent 43-metre steel-hulled gulet representing the finest in contemporary gulet design and construction. Built in 2019, this purpose-built luxury charter vessel embodies the marriage of traditional gulet craftsmanship with modern comfort and performance. Her steel construction ensures durability and structural integrity, while her thoughtful design optimizes both seaworthiness and onboard living spaces.

The vessel features a beam of approximately 7.5 metres, providing generous internal volume and stability at sea. Powered by twin diesel engines, Istanbul delivers a comfortable cruising speed whilst maintaining excellent fuel efficiency and seakeeping characteristics. The exterior profile showcases classic gulet lines with a contemporary silhouette, featuring an expansive sun deck, generous aft cockpit, and well-appointed forecastle area designed to maximise the charter experience.

Her interior design philosophy emphasises light, elegance, and refined minimalism. Natural materials, soft colour palettes, and carefully selected furnishings create an atmosphere of understated luxury throughout. The main saloon flows seamlessly into the aft deck area, facilitating both intimate gatherings and sophisticated entertaining. Every detail has been considered to ensure guests experience uncompromising comfort during their voyage.

Istanbul's layout optimises the guest experience with thoughtfully positioned cabin suites, generous communal spaces, and a comprehensive array of water sports and leisure facilities. Whether anchored in a secluded bay or underway to the next destination, guests benefit from the attentive service of an eight-person professional crew dedicated to ensuring every moment of the charter is memorable.

The Onboard Experience

Days Without Agenda

Where every moment flows with effortless grace between sea and sky.

Istanbul offers a comprehensive suite of onboard amenities designed to elevate every moment of the charter experience. The expansive sun deck provides the perfect vantage point for sunrise watches and sunset aperitifs, featuring abundant sunbathing areas, a spacious central seating zone, and unobstructed views across the Mediterranean. Below deck, the main saloon showcases sophisticated entertaining spaces with refined furnishings, ample natural light, and climate control ensuring year-round comfort. A fully equipped galley, operated by the ship's professional chef, enables the preparation of exceptional cuisine tailored to guests' preferences.

The vessel is exceptionally well-equipped for water-based adventure and relaxation. A comprehensive water sports collection includes twin Seabobs for exhilarating personal watercraft experiences, a 6.7-metre BRIG tender with 175HP engine for independent exploration and water transfers, stand-up paddleboards for serene morning paddles, an E-foil for the more adventurous, water skis and a wakeboard for adrenaline enthusiasts, a sea kayak for intimate coastal exploration, and a complete professional snorkelling set enabling guests to discover the underwater treasures of each destination. The generous YACHTBEACH swim platform ensures safe and convenient water access at all times. Entertainment systems throughout the vessel include a high-definition television network, premium sound systems, and extensive media libraries, whilst complimentary WiFi connectivity keeps guests connected whenever desired.

Additional amenities include a fully stocked bar with an extensive selection of spirits, wines, and cocktail essentials, elegant dining facilities accommodating the entire party, spacious storage for luggage and personal effects, a comprehensive medical kit and first-aid equipment, and daily housekeeping services maintaining the vessel to the highest standards. The professional crew's expertise in water sports instruction, coastal navigation, and hospitality ensures that whether guests seek adventure, relaxation, or refined socialising, every preference is gracefully accommodated.

Guest Accommodation

Suites Above the Sea

An intimate sanctuary designed for rest and rejuvenation.

Istanbul provides six exceptionally appointed guest cabins, each meticulously designed to deliver privacy, comfort, and refined elegance. The accommodation includes one generous Master Suite and one VIP cabin, both featuring expansive sleeping areas with premium bedding, ensuite bathrooms with rainfall showers, separate toilet facilities, and generous storage including walk-in wardrobes. These principal suites showcase floor-to-ceiling windows or large portholes, permitting natural light and sea views from the private sanctuary of the sleeping quarters. Climate control throughout each cabin ensures personalized temperature management.

Four additional double cabins complete the guest accommodation, each featuring comfortable queen or double bed configurations, ensuite bathrooms with shower facilities, and thoughtfully appointed design elements. All cabins benefit from individual air conditioning systems, premium linens and pillows, blackout curtains for restful sleep, and cleverly integrated storage solutions maximizing the sensation of space. Bathrooms across the vessel showcase modern fixtures, premium toiletries, plush toweling, and heated towel rails.

The accommodation design philosophy prioritises guest comfort without sacrificing the sophisticated aesthetic throughout the vessel. Cabins feature soft colour schemes, natural materials, carefully selected furnishings, and subtle ambient lighting creating an atmosphere of calm and refinement. Individual cabin climate controls permit guests to customize their environment, whilst soundproofing ensures peaceful rest undisturbed by engine noise or adjacent cabin activity. The professional housekeeping team maintains immaculate cleanliness and freshness throughout the accommodation areas, attending to all linens, amenities, and guest requests with discretion and attentiveness.

3 Cabins·6 Guests

Cruising Regions

The Waters She Calls Home

Discover the incomparable beauty of Croatia.

Croatia

The Adriatic’s Best-Kept Secret

Crystal-clear Adriatic waters, medieval walled cities, and over a thousand islands waiting to be explored. Croatia has emerged as one of the Mediterranean’s most compelling charter destinations — intimate, unspoilt, and endlessly beautiful.

May to September
Highlights
Dubrovnik Old TownHvar IslandVis & Blue CaveKorčulaMljet National Park
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