M/S Queen of Salmakis

Queen of Salmakis is a 39.1 m gulet for up to 18 guests in eight en-suite cabins, offering a gulet charter from Bodrum, Turkey, with an on-deck Jacuzzi and a crew of four. Delivered by Neta Marine in 2019 and named after the ancient Salmakis spring of Bodrum, she was designed for a familiar charter challenge: taking a large group to sea without anyone giving up a proper cabin. Every cabin has its own bathroom with a shower and home-style toilet, air conditioning and a TV with DVD player.
An 8.5-metre beam gives her broad teak decks with room for sunbathing, shade and long meals together on the aft dining terrace. Her wooden hull and superstructure keep the traditional gulet character, while the interior styling comes from Salmakis Yachting. She suits extended families, friends celebrating together and company groups who want to share one yacht for the week.

From Bodrum she sails the Gulf of Gökova and the coast towards Datça and Knidos, and cruising to the Greek islands of the Dodecanese is available on request. Twin Volvo 600 hp engines give her a cruising speed of 10 knots, and two 40 kVA generators keep the air conditioning running continuously in the cabins and indoor areas. A dinghy with a 100 hp outboard engine and a long list of water toys turn each anchorage into a place to play, while the crew take care of the sailing, the meals and the daily housekeeping. It is a yacht for groups who like to spend the day in the sea and the evening around one long table.

On Deck and Below with M/S Queen of Salmakis

Most of the day happens outside. The Jacuzzi on deck looks out over the bay, sunbathing mattresses stretch across the deck, and shaded areas offer a cooler place to read or rest after lunch. A side boarding ladder makes it easy to get in and out of the sea between swims. At the stern, the shaded al fresco dining terrace is large enough for the whole group to sit down together, which matters on a yacht that carries eighteen.

Inside, the saloon has a TV, DVD player and music system with an iPod connection, and card games and backgammon are on board for slower afternoons. Wi-Fi is available within the charter area.

Cabin Layout for Large Groups

Eight cabins give Queen of Salmakis a flexible layout for a big party, and every one of them is en-suite. Air conditioning, a TV with DVD player and ample wardrobe space are standard throughout, and the crew keep the cabins fresh with daily housekeeping. The crew live in separate quarters, so the guest areas stay private.

• Master cabins: two, each with a double bed and an en-suite shower and home-style toilet.
• Double cabins: four, each with a double bed and its own en-suite bathroom.
• Single cabins: two, each with its own en-suite bathroom.

Crew and Dining

A professional crew of four, a captain and three crew members, runs the yacht, the galley and the daily rhythm on board. They handle the sailing, prepare the meals and look after the housekeeping, and their quarters are kept apart from the guest areas.

Meals come from a fully equipped galley. Rather than following a fixed menu, the chef plans the week around your group’s tastes, working with fresh local ingredients and seasonal produce from across Türkiye. With eighteen guests and as many preferences, it helps to share dietary needs, children’s favourites or plans for a celebration dinner when you book.

Water Sports and Leisure

The toy list is sized for a big group, so nobody waits long for a turn. The dinghy with its 100 hp outboard engine handles shore runs and pulls the water skis and wakeboard. For calmer moments there is a stand-up paddleboard, a canoe, a surfboard and windsurfing gear, plus snorkelling and fishing equipment.

Who Is Queen of Salmakis Ideal For?

Families and Multi-Generation Groups

Eight en-suite cabins mean three generations can travel together without sharing bathrooms or squeezing into bunks. Parents and grandparents can take the masters and doubles, and the single cabins give older children their own space.

Friends’ Getaways and Celebrations

Milestone birthdays, anniversaries and reunions work well when the whole group fits on one yacht. Dinners on the aft terrace and evenings in the Jacuzzi make it easy to spend the week together.

Young Groups on a Blue Voyage

Water skis, a wakeboard, windsurfing gear and a paddleboard keep active guests busy at every swim stop. The broad sun deck gives everyone a place to stretch out between sessions.

Corporate Retreats and Team Charters

With room for 18 guests in en-suite cabins, she can take a whole team on an incentive trip or retreat, with shared meals and swim stops away from the office.

Gulet Charter Bodrum: Cruising Areas and Sample Routes

Queen of Salmakis is based in Bodrum, where the Castle of St Peter overlooks the harbour. One sample week sails east as a one-way cruise: across the Gulf of Gökova to ancient Knidos, on to Datça and the boatbuilding village of Bozburun, then via Kadırga and Ekincik bays, with an optional Dalyan River excursion, before arriving in Göcek. On request, she can also cross into Greek waters for a Dodecanese loop through Kos, Leros, Patmos and Kalymnos before returning to Bodrum. Routes are flexible and can be tailored to your wishes – our charter team will help you plan the itinerary. The Bodrum charter region page shows more of the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Queen of Salmakis suitable for families with children?

Yes. All eight cabins have their own bathroom, and the water toys cover all ages, from snorkelling gear to water skis.

How large is the crew?

Four: a captain and three crew members. They run the yacht, prepare the meals and look after daily housekeeping, and they live in separate quarters from the guests.

Can she sail to the Greek islands?

Yes, cruising to the Greek islands is available on request. Our charter team will advise when you plan the week.

Is the yacht air-conditioned?

Yes. Air conditioning runs continuously throughout all cabins and indoor areas, powered by two 40 kVA generators.

To check availability on Queen of Salmakis or to start planning your gulet charter in Bodrum, send an enquiry through the Ekmar Yachting contact page and our charter team will help with the details.