Give someone a week on the Turquoise Coast

Yes! Most of our guests had never done anything like it. Captain Burak and the crew do all the sailing, cooking and tidying. Your job is to swim, eat, nap, hike if you feel like it, and watch the sunset. We're with you the whole week to help with anything.

Yes, if you've sailed with us before. Past guests can gift a week to themselves or to someone they'd vouch for, and plenty of people book their own week this way. Book a cabin in your own name, tell us who's joining you, and we'll set it up exactly like a gift for someone else.

Past guests only. Every week fills through people who've already been aboard, which is what keeps the guest list good. If you haven't sailed with us yet, someone who has will need to invite you, and that invitation is your gift.

That's the best version of it. The gulet has room for six guests in three cabins (we're in the fourth), plus one toddler. If you're thinking about all three guest cabins for one week, email or text us before you book and we'll put a better price together for the whole boat.

There are only six spots each week, and the week works best when everyone is a good fit. Guests come through friends and past guests. If someone is gifting it to you, that gift is your invitation.

At Dalaman Airport (DLM). Our shared transfer takes the group to the harbour village of Selimiye, about two hours away. We spend the first night in a boutique hotel there, board the gulet the next morning, and bring you back to the airport on the last Friday. See Getting there.

Pick your week above and pay by card right there. Each week has two ways in: pay the whole fare now, or hold your cabin with a 50% deposit and pay the rest on March 1, 2027. Book or gift before January 1, 2027 for the early-bird price. If you're gifting it, put the recipient's name in the guest names field and we'll write to them ourselves.

Seasickness has been rare on our trips. We spend nights at anchor in sheltered bays and only cruise a few hours a day, and the June sea is usually calm. As Liv puts it, "It feels like a sway at the most." If you're prone to motion sickness, bring ginger or your usual seasickness medication just in case.

No. You can climb down the ladder into the water, float around with a noodle, paddle a kayak, or simply enjoy it all from the deck with a book. If you're not confident in the water, let us know and bring a swim vest if that makes you more comfortable.

Not very. The hikes are always optional, and you can stay on the boat and swim instead. You can also do a short walk and turn back whenever you like. Expect some uneven, rocky paths if you go, so wear good shoes (or none, if you're Ted).

Usually sunny and hot during the day, with warm water for swimming. Evenings can dip into the 60s °F, so bring a light layer. Check the forecast the week before you fly.

In one of three guest cabins, each with its own bathroom. Like on any boat, cabins are cozy, so we recommend an eye mask, earplugs and a small portable fan for warm evenings. Some guests love sleeping out on deck under the stars, and the crew has extra blankets for when it cools down.

Every cabin has its own private bathroom with a toilet and a hot shower. They're compact, boat-sized versions of what you have at home. Boat plumbing is delicate, so the crew will show you the do's and don'ts on day one.

Tell us when you book. Our chef cooks everything fresh and is happy to adapt for vegetarians and most diets. If you have a severe allergy, talk to us before you book so we can be honest about what a small galley can manage.

Yes. We welcome up to one toddler each week, in addition to the six guests. Our daughter Sage learned to crawl on the front deck, and the crew adores kids. Older children take one of the six guest spots, so talk to us about your family. Parents are responsible for little ones around the water, so bring a well-fitting child's life jacket.

Yes. There's unlimited wifi on board. It isn't Starlink, but it has been reliable and fast. Phone signal can come and go in remote bays. Before you fly, check your carrier's international plan or buy a travel eSIM.

Turkey uses the Turkish lira. Most places accept credit cards, and many take US dollars. ATMs are the easiest way to get lira, and about $100–200 worth covers taxis and small shops. Each guest should be prepared to tip $60–100 in cash at the end of the trip, which covers all the crew for the week. We collect them on the last day and hand them to the captain to share.

Check before you go, because entry rules can change. US citizens should check the current e-Visa rules on the official Turkish site, evisa.gov.tr. Travellers from other countries should check the same site for their own passport, and make sure your passport is valid for long enough.

Yes, we strongly recommend it. Look for a policy that covers trip cancellation, medical care abroad and emergency evacuation, and read what it does and doesn't cover before you buy.

Tell us as early as you can. If we find someone to take your cabin, we refund your deposit. If we can't fill it, the deposit stays with the trip, since the boat sails either way. If we ever have to cancel a week ourselves, you get every dollar back.

Yes, once, free, as long as there's a cabin open in the other 2027 week. That's the option we'd pick over a refund, so just ask. Tell us early and we can usually make it work.

Absolutely. Many guests add a few days in Istanbul or along the coast. Just make sure you're at Dalaman Airport by about noon on the first Friday for the transfer.