Gulet — Cruising: Italy

Mar & Mar

An elegant 24-metre motor sailer with historic charm, featuring three intimate cabins and exceptional sailing performance across the Mediterranean.

6 guests3 cabins24m3 crew

From €10,500 – €17,500 / week

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Her Story

Mar & Mar holds a distinguished place in maritime history as the first gulet built in Bodrum with a revolutionary laminated hull construction. Built in 1994, this 24-metre motor sailer represents a pioneering achievement in Turkish boatbuilding, combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative engineering that would influence an entire generation of yacht construction.

With a beam of 6.28 metres and draft of 2.13 metres, Mar & Mar demonstrates exceptional sailing performance that has taken her across oceans — most memorably crossing the Atlantic in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium on Copacabana Beach. Her twin engines provide a comfortable cruising speed of 9 knots with a maximum of 11 knots, while dual generators (11kW and 17.7kW from 2012) ensure reliable power throughout extended voyages.

The vessel underwent a complete renewal in 2021 under new ownership, meticulously preserving her timeless charm while incorporating modern amenities. This comprehensive refit maintained the distinctive character that makes Mar & Mar particularly attractive to discerning charter guests, while ensuring contemporary comfort and reliability.

Her elegant lines and classic proportions reflect the golden age of motor sailing, when vessels were designed as much for beauty as performance. The professional three-person crew ensures every charter unfolds with seamless service, allowing guests to experience the Mediterranean in complete privacy and relaxation aboard this historic and beautifully maintained vessel.

The Onboard Experience

Classic Elegance at Sea

Where maritime heritage meets contemporary comfort in perfect harmony.

Mar & Mar's thoughtfully designed deck spaces create intimate areas for both relaxation and entertainment. The aft dining area provides an elegant setting for al fresco meals, while generous sunbathing cushions invite lazy afternoons under the Mediterranean sun. A bow table creates an additional social space, perfect for morning coffee or sunset cocktails with panoramic sea views.

The salon features stereo entertainment, while the dinette offers comfortable indoor dining when weather calls for shelter. A comprehensive sun awning system provides shade across key deck areas, and deck shower facilities allow for easy rinses after swimming. The yacht carries a substantial 4.20-metre tender powered by a 50HP Yamaha engine, accommodating up to 8 passengers for shore excursions and water sports adventures.

Water sports equipment includes two stand-up paddleboards for exploring quiet coves, snorkelling gear for discovering underwater worlds, a single kayak for solo adventures, and both trolling and bottom fishing gear for those seeking the thrill of landing Mediterranean catches. With a water capacity of 2,500 litres and onboard WiFi connectivity, Mar & Mar ensures comfort and convenience throughout extended voyages.

Guest Accommodation

Intimate Quarters Below

Three beautifully appointed cabins designed for comfort and tranquillity.

Accommodation aboard Mar & Mar centres around three carefully designed cabins that maximise comfort within her classic 24-metre length. The aft master cabin features a generous king-size bed with its own en-suite bathroom, providing the principal guests with privacy and direct access to the stern deck areas.

Two additional twin cabins offer flexible sleeping arrangements, each with its own en-suite bathroom and thoughtful storage solutions. All cabins benefit from natural light through carefully positioned portholes and hatches, while full air conditioning throughout ensures comfortable rest regardless of Mediterranean temperatures.

The accommodation layout reflects the vessel's heritage while incorporating modern amenities, with three wash basins, three heads, and hairdryers provided. Each cabin showcases the classic woodwork and attention to detail that characterises this historic motor sailer, creating intimate sanctuaries that invite peaceful slumber after days spent exploring the Italian coastline.

3 Cabins·6 Guests

Cruising Regions

The Waters She Calls Home

Discover the incomparable beauty of Italy.

Italy

La Dolce Vita, On Water

Based in Milazzo, Sicily, Mar & Mar offers privileged access to the dramatic Western Mediterranean, specialising in the volcanic archipelago of the Aeolian Islands. From her Sicilian home port, this classic motor sailer reveals the raw beauty of Stromboli's active volcano, the pristine waters surrounding Panarea, and the therapeutic mud baths of Vulcano.

Her shallow 2.13-metre draft allows exploration of secluded anchorages impossible for larger vessels, while her proven seaworthiness ensures comfort when crossing the occasionally challenging waters between islands. The yacht's historic pedigree and Italian crew connections provide authentic access to local traditions, hidden tavernas, and the timeless rhythms of island life that have remained unchanged for generations.

Whether anchored beneath Stromboli's fiery summit at sunset or tucked into a quiet bay on Salina surrounded by terraced vineyards, Mar & Mar transforms the Aeolian Islands into an intimate playground where volcanic landscapes meet crystalline seas, creating memories as enduring as the vessel herself.

May to October

Highlights

Amalfi CoastCapri & Blue GrottoAeolian IslandsSardinia’s Costa SmeraldaPortofino

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Her Moments Caught in Light

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