M/Y Dodo

Dodo is a 42.85 m gulet for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, offering a luxury gulet charter from Fethiye, Turkey, with six professional crew and a calm, minimalist interior. Built in 2005 by Marmaris Shipyard and taken through a comprehensive refit in 2025, she pairs a traditional wooden hull with a modern, white-toned design by interior designer Fatma Kısar. Clean lines, uncluttered spaces and plenty of natural light give her a quiet, airy feel, while broad decks and a flybridge bar leave room for everyone. Two master suites, two double cabins and two twin cabins make the layout easy to share between couples, children and friends. Air conditioning runs around the clock, and a wide range of water toys, from an e-foil and a Seabob to canoes and paddleboards, keeps active guests busy between swim stops along the Turquoise Coast.

Days on board follow the easy rhythm of a Turkish blue voyage: slow mornings at anchor, long lunches on deck and swims in clear water, with a captain, chef, two stewardesses and two deckhands looking after the details. The 2025 refit reached every part of the yacht, from the technical systems to the smallest decorative finish, so the white surfaces, soft lighting and bathrooms feel fresh and current. Thoughtful details, such as a Dyson hairdryer and dehumidifier in every cabin, show the care that went into her.

Life Aboard M/Y Dodo

Dodo’s minimalist design is at its best in daylight. White dominates the interior and the deck areas, and the absence of heavy ornament keeps attention on the sea and the pine-covered coastline outside. On deck, spacious seating groups and generous sunbathing zones spread twelve guests out comfortably, and a side boarding ladder makes getting in and out of the water simple. In the evening the flybridge becomes the social centre: its bar, with an illuminated marble-style counter, is the natural place for sunset drinks before dinner.

Indoors, the saloon brings together a comfortable seating group, an elegant dining table, a fully equipped bar, a satellite Smart TV and a music system. The galley is fitted with a Thermomix, an airfryer, an ice maker, a wine cooler and coffee and tea machines. An onboard watermaker supports longer stays at anchor, and daily housekeeping keeps cabins and shared spaces in order throughout the week.

Cabins and Comfort

The six cabins are finished to the same standard, so nobody draws the short straw. Each has an en-suite bathroom with a shower cabin and push-flush toilet, individual remote-controlled air conditioning, a satellite Smart TV and a music system. Because the air conditioning runs 24 hours a day, cabins stay comfortable through the warmest summer nights.

• Two master suites: king-size beds, a vanity, a wardrobe, a comfortable seating area and large windows that draw in natural light, with spacious private bathrooms.
• Two double cabins: queen-size beds, soft lighting and high-quality furnishings.
• Two twin cabins: separate beds, well suited to children or friends sharing a cabin.
• In every cabin: a Dyson hairdryer, a portable Dyson dehumidifier and a fire extinguisher.

Crew and Service

Dodo is run by six professional crew: a captain, a chef, two stewardesses and two deckhands. The crew live in separate quarters that keep guest areas private. The chef works from a properly equipped galley, so menus can be shaped around your group’s tastes.

Water Toys and Leisure

For a gulet charter in Fethiye with plenty of action, Dodo carries a well-stocked water sports collection. There is a jet ski on board, with a second jet ski available on request, along with an e-foil, an Awake Flyboard and a Seabob for guests who want speed. Water skis in adult and child sizes, a wakeboard and a towable ringo cover the classic towed sports, while canoes, a stand-up paddleboard, snorkelling gear and fishing equipment suit quieter hours in the bays. An 8-metre chase boat with a 350 HP engine is available on request for faster shore runs. Satellite Smart TVs, music systems and Wi-Fi within the charter area complete the picture.

Who Is Dodo Ideal For?

Families and Multi-Generation Groups

Twin cabins for children, water skis in child sizes and the sheltered bays around Fethiye make Dodo a natural choice for families. Parents can read more about our safety and maritime standards before booking.

Friends’ Getaways and Celebrations

Equal cabins, a large dining table and the flybridge bar make it easy for a group of friends to celebrate a birthday, an engagement or a reunion together, with the crew taking care of the hosting.

Young Groups on a Blue Voyage

With an e-foil, a Flyboard, a Seabob and a jet ski on board, active groups can fill their days on the water and still end them with drinks on the flybridge.

Private and Executive Charters

Two master suites, separate crew quarters and continuous air conditioning give senior guests the privacy and comfort they expect, in a calm setting.

Gulet Charter Fethiye: Cruising Areas and Suggested Routes

Dodo is based in Fethiye, where steep pine-clad cliffs shelter deep, calm bays ideal for swimming. A short sample loop heads to the Göcek side of the gulf, with stops at Manastır Bay, Sarsala Bay and the Yassıca Islands for snorkelling. A full week can sail east towards Gemiler Island, Kaş and the sunken ruins of Kekova, with an optional excursion to Patara and Xanthos. Dodo operates in both Turkish and Greek waters, so cruising to the nearby Greek islands is available on request. Routes are flexible and can be tailored to your wishes, and our charter team will help you plan the itinerary. Explore more yachts in the Fethiye region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodo suitable for children?

Yes. The two twin cabins suit children well, water skis come in child sizes, every cabin has a fire extinguisher and the bays around Fethiye are usually calm for swimming.

Does Dodo have stabilisers?

No. The bays around Fethiye are sheltered, and the captain chooses anchorages to suit the conditions.

Does the air conditioning run at night?

Yes. Air conditioning runs continuously, 24 hours a day, and each cabin has its own remote control.

Can Dodo cruise to the Greek islands?

Yes. Cross-border cruising into Greek waters is available on request, and our charter team can build it into your itinerary.

Can the itinerary be changed during the charter?

Yes. Every route is a sample itinerary, and the captain can adjust stops to the weather and your group’s wishes.

To check Dodo’s availability for your dates or plan your gulet charter from Fethiye, send an enquiry to the Ekmar Yachting charter team.