M/S Grande Mare

Grande Mare is a 34 m gulet for 14 guests in 6 cabins, offering gulet charter from Bodrum, Turkey, with two triple cabins and a shallow draft.
Built by Turkyacht in 2004 and refitted in 2016 and again in 2019, she combines classic wooden construction with a layout that is genuinely flexible: two master suites, two double cabins and two triple cabins, all en-suite with shower boxes and climate control.
The triple cabins are the key to her appeal, letting families with children, or groups of friends, fit 14 guests in comfort without an extra boat.

Her shallow draft lets the captain anchor closer to shore than many larger yachts can, so guests are often only a short swim from the beach. Twin 750 HP Caterpillar engines make her quicker than a typical gulet, with a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 16, and stabilisers that work at anchor and underway keep things steady. On deck there are wide sunbathing areas, outdoor loungers and a shaded aft-deck dining area, while the saloon has its own bar. Water toys include a jet ski, paddleboard, canoe, water skis, wakeboard and ringo, along with snorkelling and fishing gear. From Bodrum, the bays of the Gulf of Gökova and the Datça Peninsula are an easy sail away. A crew of five looks after the boat, and she suits large families, young groups and friends travelling together.

Days on M/S Grande Mare

Grande Mare’s speed changes the shape of a week. Passages that take other gulets most of a morning are shorter here, leaving more time for swimming and long lunches at anchor. The sunbathing decks and loungers fill up by late morning, the aft deck is shaded for meals, and in the evening the saloon bar becomes the meeting point. TVs in the saloon and cabins, a DVD player, satellite TV and Wi-Fi cover quieter moments.

Cabins and Comfort

Each cabin has its own en-suite with a shower box and climate control. Air conditioning is available for 12 hours a day.

• Two master suites: double beds and the most space on board.
• Two double cabins: for couples.
• Two triple cabins: for families with children or friends sharing, which is how she takes 14 guests in six cabins.

Crew and Dining

A crew of five live in separate quarters, with a chef preparing meals fresh on board each day. Menus and meal times are agreed with the group.

Water Toys

• Jet ski
• Water skis, wakeboard and ringo
• Paddleboard and canoe
• Snorkelling and fishing equipment

Who Is Grande Mare Ideal For?

Families and Multi-Generation Groups

The two triple cabins let parents keep children close, and anchoring near the shore makes swimming and beach visits easy for younger guests.

Young Groups on a Blue Voyage

Fourteen berths, a jet ski and a fast cruising speed suit friends who want to cover more coast, swim at every stop and spend an evening in Bodrum.

Friends’ Getaways and Celebrations

The saloon bar and the shaded aft-deck table give a group of up to 14 a natural place to gather for celebration dinners.

Gulet Charter from Bodrum: Suggested Routes

Grande Mare is based in Bodrum. A sample week heads into the Gulf of Gökova for the clear water off Orak Island, the village bay of Çökertme and the olive-shaded ruins at Kissebükü, then on to ancient Knidos and the almond groves of Datça before returning. Her shallow draft is an advantage in the smaller coves along the way. These itineraries are suggestions only, and our charter team will happily build a route around your plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can six cabins take 14 guests?

Two of the six cabins are triples, which is ideal for families with children or friends happy to share.

Is Grande Mare faster than a typical gulet?

Her twin Caterpillar engines give a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 16 knots, which shortens passages between anchorages.

What does the shallow draft mean in practice?

She can anchor closer to shore than many larger yachts, so beaches and quieter coves are often within swimming distance.

Send an inquiry to the Ekmar Yachting charter team to check Grande Mare’s availability for your dates.