M/S Sunworld-8

Sunworld-8 is a 30 m traditional wooden gulet for up to 19 guests in eight air-conditioned cabins, made for a family gulet charter in Bodrum, Turkey. Built by the Neta Marine shipyard and refitted in 2025, she pairs classic Aegean craftsmanship with the comforts guests expect today: every cabin has its own en-suite bathroom with a private shower and an electric toilet.
Five double cabins and three triple cabins, each triple with a double and a single bed, suit large families, several generations travelling together and groups of friends who want plenty of space without giving up their privacy. Teak decks offer a forward sunbathing area and a shaded aft deck, where the chef serves regional dishes at a long table. A professional crew of four, from captain to chef and deckhands, takes care of the sailing, the cooking and the daily housekeeping.

From her home port of Bodrum, Sunworld-8 sets out along the Turkish Riviera towards the Gulf of Gökova, the Datça Peninsula and the Hisarönü Gulf, where short passages leave most of the day for swimming and long lunches at anchor. A 360 HP Iveco engine gives her a cruising speed of 9 knots and a maximum of 11 knots, and her full sailing rig keeps the spirit of the traditional blue voyage alive when the wind is right. Indoors, warm wood panelling sets the tone in an air-conditioned saloon with a TV, DVD player and music system. A 50 HP speedboat tender, canoes, a paddleboard and windsurf gear turn every bay into a place to play.

Life Aboard M/S Sunworld-8

Life on Sunworld-8 follows the easy rhythm of a Turkish blue voyage. The shaded aft deck is where the group gathers for unhurried meals around one table, and the days are built around swim stops in quiet bays. The forward deck is kept for sunbathing on loungers in the open air, while a deck shower and sea ladder make it easy to slip into the water and back on board.

The chef cooks regional dishes on board every day, and a deep freezer and ice maker keep provisions and drinks cold through a summer week. After sunset, the wood-lined saloon offers a cool retreat with full climate control, and Wi-Fi is available within the charter area.

Cabins and Comfort

Eight cabins sleep up to 19 guests, so a large family or several households can share one gulet for their family gulet charter in Turkey and still keep their own rooms. All cabins are finished in warm wood and come with individual air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a private shower stall and electric toilet.

• Double cabins: five, each with a double bed, air conditioning and en-suite bathroom.
• Triple cabins: three, each with one double bed and one single bed, air conditioning and en-suite bathroom; well suited to parents travelling with a child.

Crew and Service

A professional crew of four looks after Sunworld-8: the captain, the chef and deckhands. They live in separate crew quarters, so the cabins and decks stay private for guests. Daily housekeeping is part of the routine, and the captain plans each day around the weather and the group, from sheltered bays for calm swimming to a harbour stop for an evening ashore.

Safety is taken seriously on board. Sunworld-8 carries radar, GPS and AIS, together with a life raft, life jackets, fire extinguishers, a fire blanket, smoke detectors and a first-aid kit.

Water Toys and Leisure

The 50 HP speedboat tender takes guests ashore to beaches, villages and ancient sites, and water skis are available on request. In the bays, two canoes and a stand-up paddleboard are ready for gentle exploring, windsurf gear is on board for those who want to use the breeze, and snorkelling and fishing equipment cover the quieter hours. In the evening, the saloon’s TV, DVD player and CD music system offer entertainment after dinner.

Who Is Sunworld-8 Ideal For?

Large Families and Multi-Generation Groups

With 19 berths across eight en-suite cabins, Sunworld-8 lets grandparents, parents and children travel together while each household keeps its own space. The triple cabins work well for families with a child, and calm swim stops with canoes and a paddleboard keep younger guests busy.

Friends’ Getaways and Celebrations

Milestone birthdays, reunions and pre-wedding weeks suit a gulet where the whole group gathers at one long table on the aft deck. Shared meals cooked on board and evenings at anchor make it easy to spend real time together.

Corporate Retreats and Team Charters

Eight air-conditioned en-suite cabins give a larger team comfortable, private quarters, while the shaded aft deck and the saloon offer space to meet. Short passages leave time for both work and the water.

Gulet Charter in Bodrum: Cruising Areas and Suggested Routes

Sunworld-8 is based in Bodrum, and a sample week could sail one way to Göcek. The route crosses the Gulf of Gökova to ancient Knidos, continues to Datça and the boatbuilding village of Bozburun in the Hisarönü Gulf, then turns east to Ekincik Bay, with an optional river trip to Dalyan, before ending among the sheltered coves of the Gulf of Fethiye. A one-way cruise from Marmaris to Bodrum is another option. 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 cruising area and the yachts based there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunworld-8 suitable for families with children?

Yes. She has three triple cabins with a double and a single bed each, every cabin has its own bathroom and air conditioning, and she carries life jackets, a life raft and a first-aid kit. Calm bays and gentle water toys suit younger guests.

Can the route be changed?

Yes. The routes described here are sample itineraries only. The days are adjusted to your wishes and to the weather, together with the charter team and the captain.

Is the gulet air-conditioned?

Yes. Air conditioning is fitted in every cabin and in the indoor saloon.

To check availability on Sunworld-8 or to start planning your week in Türkiye, send an enquiry through the Ekmar Yachting contact page and the charter team will help with the details.