M/Y Halas 71

Halas 71 is a 53 m motor yacht for 24 guests in 12 cabins, offering large-group motor yacht charter from Bodrum, Turkey, with a crew of 16. She was built in 1914 by the Fairfield Shipping Co shipyard and refitted in 2010, and few yachts in the charter fleet can keep a party of this size together on one boat.
Twelve cabins, a crew of sixteen and a large interior dining deck listed for up to 60 guests give her a scale that is hard to match. Inside, a library, a sitting lounge with a large TV and an indoor bar sit alongside a gym, a sauna and a laundry, and massage is available on request.
Air conditioning runs around the clock. Outside, an exterior bar, a sun deck, sunpads and swimming platforms with two sunbeds spread the guests across several areas, so a large group never feels crowded. Twin 510 HP Caterpillar engines cruise at 10 knots and reach 12, a steady pace for the short distances of the Bodrum coast.

The toy list is long, with two Seabobs, two water bikes and an electric surfboard, and the water skis come in pairs for adults and for children. From Bodrum, the Gulf of Gökova and the Datça Peninsula are within easy reach. She suits corporate groups, three-generation families and friends celebrating together.

Life Aboard M/Y Halas 71

Halas 71 works like a floating clubhouse. The sitting lounge and library give guests somewhere quiet when the decks are busy, the music system and large TV suit evenings together, and the indoor and outdoor bars keep drinks close wherever people gather. At mealtimes the whole party can sit down together on the interior dining deck. Out on the water, the swimming platforms and sunpads are where most days begin and end. TVs are fitted in the saloon and cabins, and Wi-Fi is available on board.

Twelve Cabins for 24 Guests

A twelve-cabin layout is seldom seen in the charter fleet, and it lets large groups keep a room each. Air conditioning is available 24 hours a day.

• One master suite: a private lounge area and en-suite facilities.
• Nine double cabins: the backbone of the layout, for couples and friends travelling together.
• Two twin cabins: two single beds each, practical for children or guests sharing.

Crew, Wellness and Service

A crew of 16 looks after a maximum of 24 guests, fewer than two guests per crew member. Laundry is done on board, and massage can be arranged on request. For guests who like to keep to a routine, the gym and sauna are on board.

Water Toys and Tenders

• Two inflatable tenders with 150 HP and 200 HP Yamaha engines
• Two Seabobs, two water bikes and an Awake Ravik electric surfboard
• Water skis, one pair for adults and one pair for children, plus a wakeboard and kneeboard
• Three-person canoe, two paddleboards and a Mable towable tube

Power and Dimensions

Halas 71 has a beam of 9.40 m and a draft of 2.50 m. Two 510 HP Caterpillar engines drive her at 10 to 12 knots, and she has been reconfigured to carry large groups across lounges, bars and the dining deck.

Who Is Halas 71 Ideal For?

Corporate Retreats and Team Charters

Twelve cabins, a dining deck for large groups and a crew of 16 let a whole team travel and eat together. The gym, sauna and lounges give people space to work or switch off.

Families and Multi-Generation Groups

Children have their own water skis and twin cabins, while the library and sitting lounge give grandparents a calm corner. Three generations can each have a cabin without sharing.

Friends’ Getaways and Celebrations

For a milestone birthday or a pre-wedding trip, the bars, music system and large dining deck keep everyone in one place.

Motor Yacht Charter from Bodrum: Suggested Routes

Halas 71 is based in Bodrum, below the castle of St Peter. A sample week could cross the Gulf of Gökova to ancient Knidos, continue to the almond groves of Datça and the boatbuilding village of Bozburun, and finish at Bozukkale, where the castle ruins overlook a sheltered bay. Halas 71 winters in Istanbul and is sometimes based in Bodrum for part or all of the season, so please check her position for your dates. Routes are flexible and can be tailored to your wishes, and our charter team will help you plan the itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests can stay overnight and how many can dine?

Up to 24 guests can stay overnight in 12 cabins. The interior dining deck is listed for up to 60 guests, which also suits a large group dining on board while the yacht is anchored in harbour.

Can we book Halas 71 for a dinner only?

If you would like to host a special dinner for more than 24 guests, or bring together guests from three or four yachts for an evening on board, please ask our charter team to check availability for this kind of event.

Is there a gym or spa on board?

Halas 71 has a gym and a sauna, and massage is available on request.

Is she suitable for children?

Yes. There are two twin cabins, and the toy list includes water skis for children as well as adults.

Can the route be changed?

Yes. Sample routes are only a starting point, and the plan can be agreed with our charter team and adjusted with the captain.

To check Halas 71’s availability for your group, send an inquiry to the Ekmar Yachting charter team.