Gulet — Cruising: Türkiye

The Royal Blue

A 26.8-metre classic gulet offering four double cabins, a dedicated crew of four, and timeless Turkish craftsmanship on the waters of Göcek.

8 guests4 cabins27m4 crew

From €11,200 / week

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Her Story

The Royal Blue is a handsome 26.8-metre gulet built in 2007, embodying the finest traditions of Turkish wooden boatbuilding. Measuring 7.1 metres at the beam and drawing 3.2 metres below the waterline, she is a vessel of generous proportions — confident and capable in equal measure. Her twin 550-horsepower engines deliver dependable passage-making power, while a fuel capacity of 3,800 litres ensures extended cruising range across the most remote anchorages of the Turkish Riviera.

Crafted with the patience and precision that defines the gulet tradition, The Royal Blue wears her years with quiet elegance. The teak-laid deck sets the tone from the moment you step aboard — warm underfoot, golden in the afternoon sun, and wholly appropriate for a vessel of her character. A classic mainsail and gennaker speak to her sailing heritage, while a bow thruster, autopilot, radar, and salon GPS plotter provide the modern navigator with every confidence.

Below decks, generous fresh water storage of 6,600 litres and a dedicated watermaker ensure complete self-sufficiency at anchor, while a 4,000-litre waste tank reflects a responsible approach to pristine coastal environments. A powerful generator and full air conditioning throughout guarantee that comfort is never compromised, regardless of how remote the chosen bay or how languid the afternoon breeze.

Homeported at Göcek Muçev Marina in Mugla Province — just twenty kilometres from Dalaman Airport — The Royal Blue occupies one of the most privileged addresses on the Turkish coast. Göcek is the gateway to a labyrinthine world of sheltered coves, sunken ruins, and pine-fringed anchorages that define the very best of an Aegean gulet charter. From here, the Twelve Islands, the Göcek Bays, and the broader Lycian coast lie within effortless reach.

The Onboard Experience

Days Spent in Absolute Freedom

Where azure waters, warm teak, and unhurried rhythms define every hour.

Life aboard The Royal Blue is shaped by the pleasures of the sea and the ease of a vessel that has been thoughtfully equipped for extended coastal cruising. The broad teak deck invites long afternoons of sun worship on generously proportioned sun pads, while the outdoor dining area — shaded by a bimini awning — is the natural gathering point for long lunches prepared by the onboard chef and served to the soundtrack of wind and water. Inside and outside speakers carry the audio system to every corner of the vessel, ensuring the atmosphere is always exactly right.

For those drawn to the water, The Royal Blue provides a kayak and a stand-up paddleboard at no additional charge — perfect companions for exploring the shallow emerald inlets and sea caves that dot the Göcek coastline. A tender dinghy with outboard engine extends the vessel's reach to beaches and tavernas beyond the anchorage. The entertainment suite features a flat-screen television, DVD player, and a full audio system with both interior and exterior speakers, ensuring evenings at anchor pass in easy comfort.

The galley is equipped to a standard that supports genuine culinary ambition: a full cooker with oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, coffee machine, and a comprehensive set of kitchen utensils ensure that the onboard chef — included in the charter — can produce meals of real quality. A BBQ on deck adds the pleasure of open-air grilling in sheltered evening anchorages. Heating and full air conditioning throughout guarantee year-round comfort, while a watermaker, a 6,600-litre fresh water tank, and a 3,800-litre fuel reserve speak to a vessel designed for true independence at sea.

Guest Accommodation

Four Cabins, Infinite Tranquillity

Private sanctuaries below the waterline, where rest comes easily and mornings feel like gifts.

The Royal Blue accommodates up to eight guests across four well-proportioned double cabins, each finished in the warm timber tones that are the hallmark of fine Turkish gulet craftsmanship. Every cabin benefits from full air conditioning, ensuring a cool and restful atmosphere even during the height of a Turkish summer. Pillows, blankets, and towels are provided as standard, and each cabin is served by its own private en-suite toilet and shower — four bathrooms in total, ensuring mornings flow without compromise.

The cabin layout is generously conceived for a vessel of this size, with each double berth offering genuine comfort for two. Natural light filters through carefully positioned portholes and hatches, and the use of quality timber joinery throughout lends each space a sense of warmth and intimacy that mass-produced charter vessels simply cannot replicate. With four crew members including a professional skipper, chef, and hostess attending to every need, the accommodation experience aboard The Royal Blue extends well beyond the cabin door — it is a seamless continuum of rest, nourishment, and attentive service.

4 Cabins·8 Guests

Cruising Regions

The Waters She Calls Home

Discover the incomparable beauty of Türkiye.

Türkiye

Where East Meets West on Water

The Royal Blue is perfectly calibrated for the waters of southwestern Turkey, based at Göcek Muçev Marina — one of the most celebrated departure points on the entire Turkish Riviera. From this sheltered base, a world of extraordinary natural beauty unfolds: the famous Twelve Islands of Göcek Bay, where pine forests tumble to the water's edge and ancient Lycian tombs emerge from rocky cliffs; the mirror-calm waters of Skopea Limani; the extraordinary Blue Cave near Göcek; and the Byzantine ruins of Kaunos at Dalyan, accessible by river from the coast.

Sailing east, the Lycian coast opens its treasures — Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon, Butterfly Valley, the sunken city of Kekova, and the magnificent harbour of Kaş, where the Greek island of Kastellorizo shimmers on the horizon. Heading west, the great bays of the Hisarönü Gulf and the brooding peninsula of Datça reward those who venture beyond the well-worn routes. Aboard The Royal Blue, with a professional skipper, dedicated chef, and full crew in attendance, the entire length of this legendary coastline is yours to explore at whatever pace the spirit demands.

Cruising Grounds

Göcek & FethiyeLycian Coast

May to October

Highlights

Twelve IslandsButterfly ValleyÖlüdeniz Blue LagoonTomb of AmyntasLycian Rock TombsPatara BeachSimena CastleXanthos Ruins

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Sample voyages

Where The Royal Blue can take you

Routes we plan aboard this yacht — a starting point, not a fixed schedule. Your captain shapes each day around the weather and how you like to travel.

8 daysGulf of Fethiye & Lycian Coast

Lycian Coast — Fethiye to Fethiye

A glorious week-long loop along Turkey's Lycian Coast, departing Fethiye to explore the turquoise lagoon of Ölüdeniz, the sunken ruins of Kekova, the charming harbour town of Kaş, and the breathtaking cliffs of Kaputaş, before returning to Fethiye refreshed and sun-kissed.

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Rates

Weekly charter rates

Period	Per week
1 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026	€11,200

Charter fee per week for the whole yacht. Running expenses (APA) and taxes are set out in your quote.

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