M/S Ubi Bene

Ubi Bene is a 44 m motor sailer for luxury yacht charter in Marmaris, Turkey, hosting up to 12 guests in five cabins with six professional crew. Built by Valena Yachting in 2010 and refitted in 2020, she combines a wooden hull and superstructure with working sails and twin 540 HP Caterpillar engines, so she can sail or motor as the day requires.
An 8.80 m beam gives her wide teak decks and a bright saloon, while the five en-suite cabins include a master suite and two triple cabins that suit families travelling with children or friends happy to share. Her young crew live in separate quarters, and a jet ski, a Seabob and a 90 HP tender keep days at anchor active. Based in Marmaris, she also sails one way to Bodrum or Göcek, and short charters of three to four days are possible on request.

Not every escape needs a full week. On request, a Ubi Bene yacht charter can run for just three or four days outside the usual Saturday-to-Saturday changeover, ideal for a long weekend or a last-minute booking when time in Türkiye is limited. On board, outdoor living is spread across three areas: the sun deck, a forward lounging deck and a twin-helm aft deck lounge where meals are served in the open air. Indoors, white tones are warmed by natural wood, and the saloon brings together a bar and a dining area. Air conditioning and heating run continuously in every cabin and in the saloon, with individual controls in each cabin. Crossings to the Greek Dodecanese are available on request.

Life Aboard M/S Ubi Bene

Days follow the easy rhythm of a blue voyage: a morning swim from the anchorage, a short passage to the next bay, lunch on the aft deck and a long afternoon in the water. The twin-helm aft deck lounge is her most distinctive space, with room for long dinners served outdoors. Forward, the lounging deck is the quieter corner for sunbathing or a book, and the sun deck comes into its own at sunset with a drink in hand. With her sails rigged and operable, guests can spend part of a passage under canvas when conditions are right.

Cabins and Comfort

All five cabins have their own en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet, individually controlled air conditioning and heating, satellite TV, a DVD player, a music system and an iPod connection. The two triple cabins give her a flexible layout: parents can share with a child, and friends can travel together without needing a separate cabin each.

• Master suite: the principal stateroom, with ample wardrobe space and a spacious en-suite bathroom.
• Two double cabins: double beds and private en-suite facilities.
• Two triple cabins: multi-bed arrangements for three guests, suited to children or friends sharing.

Crew and Service

Ubi Bene sails with a crew of six, a young and professional team who live in separate quarters so that guest areas stay private. Under their captain they work as a close-knit unit, handling sails and engines, looking after the cabins with daily housekeeping and driving the tender for shore visits and water sports. Their service carries the warmth of Turkish hospitality, attentive to how each group likes to spend its day.

Water Toys and Leisure

The toy list is one of her strongest features: a jet ski, a Seabob water scooter, water skis, a towable ringo, stand-up paddleboards, two kayaks, snorkelling gear and fishing equipment. The tender, powered by a 90 HP outboard, handles towing and quick runs ashore, and a side boarding ladder makes it easy to climb back aboard after a swim. For quieter hours there is the saloon bar, card games, Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a music system in the saloon and every cabin.

Who Is Ubi Bene Ideal For?

Families and Multi-Generation Groups

A master suite and two triple cabins let grandparents, parents and children share one yacht with sensible sleeping arrangements. Kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling gear suit younger swimmers, and the sheltered bays of the Bozburun Peninsula keep passages short.

Friends’ Getaways and Celebrations

Twelve guests, long dinners on the aft deck lounge and a saloon bar make her a natural setting for a milestone birthday, a reunion or a pre-wedding week together. The three- to four-day option also works well for a celebration weekend.

Young Groups on a Blue Voyage

The jet ski, Seabob, water skis and ringo turn every bay into an activity stop, and the sun deck is ready for sunset drinks after a day in the water.

Corporate Retreats and Team Charters

For a small team or incentive group of up to 12, the short-charter option makes a three- or four-day retreat realistic, with Wi-Fi on board and a saloon dining area large enough to bring everyone together.

Ubi Bene Yacht Charter from Marmaris: Sample Routes

Ubi Bene’s home port is the busy marina of Marmaris. A favourite week runs one way to Bodrum, starting with the sea-only inlet of Serçe Limanı and the walls of ancient Loryma at Bozukkale, then Bozburun’s boatyards, the waterfront tavernas of Selimiye, the Kızkumu sandbar at Orhaniye, Datça and the ruins of Knidos, before Çökertme and Orak Island in the Gulf of Gökova. One-way charters can also finish in Göcek, or start in Bodrum or Göcek and end in Marmaris. Crossings to the Greek Dodecanese, with a night in Rhodes and a stop in Symi, are available on request. Routes are flexible and can be tailored to your wishes – our charter team will help you plan the itinerary. See other departures on our Marmaris yacht charter page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ubi Bene sail to the Greek islands?

Yes, cross-border cruising to the Greek Dodecanese is available on request. A typical loop from Marmaris includes Rhodes and Symi.

Can we book Ubi Bene for fewer than seven nights?

Yes, on request. Ubi Bene can be booked for three to four days outside the usual Saturday-to-Saturday changeovers, subject to availability.

Is Ubi Bene suitable for families with children?

Her two triple cabins, both with en-suite bathrooms, give families flexible sleeping arrangements, and the kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling gear suit swimmers of different ages.

Does she actually sail?

She is a motor sailer with fully operable sails, so suitable passages can be made under sail when conditions allow. Her twin Caterpillar engines give a cruising speed of 11 knots and a maximum of 14 knots.

To check availability for your Ubi Bene luxury yacht charter in Marmaris, contact the Ekmar Yachting charter team with your dates and group size.