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What is a Gulet Guide?

If you never cruised with a gulet before, then this section is the best way to start. Check the TOPIC of your interest on the left side of your screen and there you will find the most useful info related to this topic from our page from different segments.

How a Day on a Gulet Looks like

It is hard to explain what gulets are all about. It is better to show you. Check out the photo gallery that shows how a perfect day on a gulet can look like. From the first minute you wake up until you go to bed - all activities and options explained via photos.

Learn Everything About Gulets

How gulets look like. How large are the cabins? What is included in the price? Things you can do on a gulet. Which destinations can you cruise? Learn all this and more through photos and short descriptions that will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about gulet type ships in five minutes.

Goolets Review – Pros and Cons of Renting a Gulet

Gulets are great, but they are not for every person. If you are scared and are not sure if this type of holidays would be appropriate for you, learn about the good as well as the bed sides of this type of holidays. This is an honest review of what you can expect on your cruise.

What are the luxury gulet cruises?

If you love to cruise, but you would like to avoid tourist masses, then read more about the advantages gulet cruises have when compared to yachting. Gulet cruises offer a comfortable and elegant boat ride, relaxing holidays that are safe for families, and crew that will take care of everything.

Top Gulet Boats

If you want to find the perfect gulet for you, you can check some collections of gulets that really deserve a special attention. You can check different categories of gulets, from more affordable vessels to luxury gulets, and best gulets you can find in Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey, and Italy.

Goolets Video Vault

In our video vault, you can browse some videos and get a closer look at gulets and learn more about them and about the different categories of vessels. You can also check some beautiful locations in Croatia and Turkey, and learn through a short video presentation what the benefits are if you are cruising with Goolets.

Things you can do on a gulet cruise

Check the list of 20 most amazing things everyone should experience on a gulet cruise at least once in a lifetime. From enjoying the sun, the sea and all the other beautiful facets of nature to unique towns and sites, tasty food and much much more.

Blue cruise booking procedure

Learn all the necessary details about gulet cruise booking procedure. In the short step by step description, you can follow the whole blue cruise procedure from the moment you send us your inquiry to the moment you are enjoying yourself on the cruise.

Turkey Gulet: A Simple Definition

Gulet vessels originate in Turkey, but what exactly are they? You can learn more details about this type of boats and get to know some of the facts on why gulets can provide you with the most amazing holiday experience.

Gulet Cabins

What do cabins on a gulet look like? Sometimes people have wrong ideas about gulet accommodation. You can find out more about gulet cabins through picture presentation so you will see exactly what to expect and learn everything you need to know before booking a gulet.

How to have the best holidays on a gulet?

Are you not sure where to start when planning a gulet blue cruise? In the step by step guide, we show you all the important aspects of planning and teach you how to have the best holidays of your life on a gulet cruise.

A Blue cruise moment

You can read a personal account of the Croatia blue cruise experience and see how it brings friends, couples and families closer together. A blue cruise can really bring out the best in everyone of us and holidays can become a journey of self-discovery.

What do you need to know about gulet sailing

Gulet sailing holidays are an amazing way to spend your vacations, but you have to know some specifics when it comes to gulets and sailing. If you are fond of sailing and you would like to find out if gulet blue cruise is appropriate for you, you can read some of the important facts about gulet sailing and get all the info you need to know.

Gulet crew on a blue cruise

The gulet crew and its services are one of the most important aspects of the blue cruise. The quality of the crew can be an important factor that determines whether your cruise will be a disappointment or an experience of a lifetime. You can read some first-hand personal experiences that testify to the importance of having an amazing crew on board.

Are gulets for you? Take a short test

Cruising with a gulet can be an amazing holiday trip and experience memorable for a lifetime. But it is also true that gulets are not for everyone. If you are intrigued by gulet cruising and you want to determine whether this kind of vacation might be the best holiday for you, you can take a short and simple eight-question test to find out.

Top 3 gulet cruise secrets

When it comes to gulet cruise there are a lot of things to consider when deciding on your private charter. But are the size of the vessel or the sizes of the cabins the most important things you should pay attention to? Well, not exactly. Check the three most important gulet cruise secrets that can really determine if you will remember your blue cruise holidays for the rest of your life.

Drinks on board of a guelt

Together with the crew, route, and food, drinks on board of a gulet are an important part of your blue cruise holidays. Whether you like a glass of good wine, a cold beer, strong spirits or fresh juices, you have various possibilities when it comes to drinks. To get a better idea on how to arrange drinks on your gulet cruise you can check four different possibilities.

What is a luxury gulet cruise?

How does a Luxury Gulet Cruise Experience feel like? To get a better insight into the world of luxury cruise holidays you can read some personal first-hand stories that will show you what is so fascinating about this type of holidays.

Luxury gulet charter

What makes certain gulet a luxury vessel? When can a gulet be advertised for a luxury charter? Here you can find an answer to this issue and find out more on different categories for luxury gulet charters. Furthermore, you can check 5 most important things to consider when booking a luxury gulet charter.

The ultimate selection of luxury gulets

Browse a selection of deluxe gulets for a luxury blue cruises in Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, and Turkey.

Recommended gulets for luxury private charter

We choose some of the highlights of the Luxury private charter and offer you an overview of some of the best and most comfortable gulet vessels available for charter in Turkey, Croatia, and Greece.

The best gulets in the world

Check out the best gulets you can find in the gulet cruise market with best crews, flawless service and the most comfortable accommodation possible. We also offer you some advises on how to find a winning combination of a perfect gulet, best possible itinerary and the most interesting accompanied activities.

Features of the best gulets in the world

What can you expect from the world's most luxury gulets? Sometimes a picture can explain more than a thousand words. With a nice and simple photo guide, you can learn about the most stunning features of the best gulets in the world.

Top 5 best and most expensive gulets

If you are interested in chartering one of the best gulets in the world, you should check our top 5 list of most expensive luxury gulets. This is not a definitive list, but it includes vessels that were personally inspected by Goolets team and impressed us with their quality and professionalism.

Luxury gulets with a Jacuzzi

If a hot tub is an indispensable part of your blue cruise, then check a selection of five Croatian luxury gulets with a jacuzzi on board.

Luxury gulet rent possibilities

There are extensive rent possibilities for luxury gulets. You can choose between more than 60 ultra deluxe gulets and well over 150 very decent luxury gulets. We give you a detailed account on what to look for when it comes to finding the perfect luxury gulet rent for you and four most crucial things you need to know about luxury gulets.

Gulet cruise holidays in style

Gulet blue cruise holidays are holidays "in style"! And to show you how the gulet cruise can be synonymous with the best holiday experience of your lifetime we gathered a list of 10 things that make blue cruise holiday style so special.

Top 7 preposterous VIP client requests on a gulet crusie

On the luxury blue cruise, we make sure you really get the holiday experience of your lifetime and the gulet crew goes an extra mile for your satisfaction. Still, some VIP guests come up with really interesting, funny and sometimes even preposterous request. We asked gulet owners from Croatia, Turkey, and Greece to share some of their favorite stories.

Anchoring in bays during the day

One of the highlights of a blue cruise holiday is anchoring in small beautiful bays away from big tourist crowds where you can enjoy the clear turquoise waters to the full. There is no better way to find a perfect relaxation.

Water Sports

If you want to spend your holiday in a more active fashion, you have a lot of possibilities for various water sports. You can try canoeing or kayaking, waters skiing, or wakeboarding. Kids can enjoy donut ride, banana ride, and snorkeling. Some gulets have a fishing gear or even a jet ski. Countless choices for an exciting holiday.

Spending the night on the anchor

A special and magical experience under the stars. After a full day of enjoying the sun and the sea, you have a tasty dinner in a secluded bay on the board of a gulet with the sunset to accompany the amazing meal. You enjoy a drink away from all the masses, completely relax and refill your batteries.

Exploring the towns

Are you in a mood for exploring? The captain takes you to the chosen port or town where you can go off the gulet and take a walk through the city, see some interesting historical and architectural sites or museums, do some shopping, try the local cuisine, enjoy a drink, go partying and much much more.

Yoga cruise

You can take a yoga instructor to cruise with you on a gulet and have a special yoga cruise where you will avoid civilization, tourist masses, and stress. You can unplug, relax, refill your batteries, and become more flexible. Every day of the cruise an instructor will guide you through the exercises in the beautiful natural setting.

Gulet cruise and hunting

If you are interested in hunting you can get a cruise with an itinerary that is organized close to the hunting areas. During the cruise, you can have a great hunting adventure that will take you into amazing wilderness and beautiful mountains and hilltops.

Spending the night in a private marina

Private marinas offer you a VIP experience. They are not overcrowded and mostly they are very clean, calm and easy going. Private marinas can be useful in various situations and sometimes they include some extra luxury features.

Captains Dinner

A special dinner you can afford on the board of a gulet is a Captains dinner, where the captain of the vessel joins your group at the dinner table and the crew serves a special and luxurious dinner. It is an interesting experience and a great opportunity to get to know the crew, get some insights into the gulet cruising and share some interesting stories.

Is a Croatia gulet cruise for you?

What can you expect from a gulet cruise in Croatia? The natural beauty of Dalmatian coastline is astounding. It offers you over 1200 islands to visit and countless sites to explore. You can look into different cruise possibilities, check on some beautiful places you can visit and interesting things you can do while cruising in Croatia.

Croatia Charter: Top Gulets

What kind of gulet should you charter? To help you find the answer we compiled a list of 10 best gulets from Croatia in different price categories, ranging from standard to luxury vessels.

Croatia Luxury Gulets

If you want to find a perfect luxury gulet vessel for cruising in Croatia you can check our list of 12 Croatian gulets that have the best reviews and will definitely provide you with the best possible experience.

Private charter routes in Croatia

It only takes one visit for amorous ties to be forever forged. Croatia private charter is the best combination of pristine nature, beautiful towns and fun activities to do. You can explore different route possibilities in Croatia to find the best itinerary imaginable for you.

Croatia cabin charter cruises

If you wish to explore the beauty of Croatia with a gulet but you don't have a group to travel with, you can rent a cabin and join other people on the board of a gulet. You can explore all the different cabin charter routes and find the most suitable Croatian cruise for you.

Croatian hidden treasures

If you love to cruise but you would like to avoid the mass tourism, you should look into some of the hidden treasures of Croatia. You can take a virtual tour of 14 beautiful secret places you can visit on your cruise. Picturesque sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise sea, secluded bays, beautiful small town and villages and much more.

Important facts about cruises in Croatia

Before you jump on board of a gulet and cruise Croatia you should know a few things first. Which areas are the best for cruising, which is the safest and which ones are you to avoid? What kind of vessel should you charter? How to get the best price? What is the best time for cruising? Check 15 most important facts for travellers.

Croatia cruise prices

How much does the gulet cruise in Croatia cost? You can find all the price information on Croatia cruises and a complete pricing overview of all ships, from standard to luxury gulets.

Croatia motorsailers

Croatian motorsailers are a perfect option for larger groups who want to cruise Croatia. Find out more about motorsailers and check different categories of vessels. You can also explore different cruise possibilities.

Croatia facts

Learn some amazing details about the destination of your gulet cruise. Croatia has an interesting history and rich culture, so you can learn about some facts that just might knock your socks off.

Croatia gulet cruise experience

If you are in search of inspiration for your next holidays, you might find some interesting insights in the first-hand personal account of a gulet cruise in Croatia. Learn how a weekly cruise in Croatia might look like.

Family cruise in Croatia

If you have a family with small children and you would like to cruise in Croatia, you can learn about the best cruise itinerary that was modified especially for families. Learn how a gulet can provide a perfect environment for your family holidays that will be fun and safe for kids and relaxing for you.

Croatia wine route

Cruise in Croatia offers you a great opportunity for wine route and tavern exploration. This is a route perfect for couples traveling without children or for active seniors. This is a gourmet route on which you can visit some of the most amazing locations and local taverns in Croatia, treat your taste buds with tasty local cuisine and try best Croatian wines.

Croatia nature tour

This route suggestion of Dalmatia cruise with Kornati islands is perfect for all groups who want to explore small Croatian islands, enjoy the beauty of pristine nature, and visit national nature parks and small historical Dalmatian towns. You can relax and swim in secluded bays with crystal clear water, enjoy local Mediterranean food and explore the Kornati archipelago, one of the most amazing natural treasures in Croatia.

Croatia Cruise or Caribbean cruise?

Are you considering a gulet cruise but you can not decide which place to visit? Croatia or Caribbean? We decided to make a comparison between the two and make a fun infographic that lists the pros and cons of both destinations respectively. Check what are the results!

Turkey gulet cruise: What to expect?

Cruising in Turkey with a gulet can be a fantastic way to spend a week. Good food, clean sea, lots of historical sites, small picturesque villages, and endless hospitality. You can look into different cruise possibilities, check on some beautiful places you can visit and interesting things you can do during your Turkey cruise.

Turkey gulet charter

Turkey gulet charter is one of the most amazing ways to spend your holidays. However, there are a couple of things which are good to know before making a reservation. We give you 4 interesting facts you should consider and explain everything you need to know about the Turkey gulet charter.

Blue cruise Turkey tips

Are you planning a Blue cruise in Turkey? We have prepared 5 ultimate tips and great advises for you. Here you will find all the things you should know if you are considering Turkey as your next holiday destination.

Turkish gulet ships

Turkish blue cruise holidays are a unique type of holidays and if you want to determine if this kind of vacations is suitable for you, we prepared a useful Turkish gulet guide to provide you with all the info on gulet vessels you may need.

Turkey charter: Top gulets

Did you know there are well over 1500 gulets for charter in Turkey? Which one would be perfect for you? We handpicked some of the best vessels to help you make a decision. We selected 10 of the top Turkish gulets that offer you a superb experience.

Deluxe gulet charter in Turkey

What are the differences between a standard and a deluxe gulet charter in Turkey? You can get a first-hand information on the 4 most important things that make all the difference and will help you make a decision on which gulet to charter.

Turkey gulet cruises

What are the most popular cruises in Turkey? You have a variety of different tours and activities to choose from. Whether you are traveling as a couple or as a large group, with children or without them, you can browse numerous beautiful route options and find the one most suitable for you.

Turkey private charter

Turkey is a country of origin of the Blue cruise concept. And the Turkey private charter is an ultimate travel experience memorable for a lifetime. Whether exploring its ancient architectural riches, old traditions, or mystique landscapes, few countries offer such a range of sights and locations to check during your holidays. Check the most interesting cruise programs.

Turkey highlights

Turkey has a lot to offer. With a photo guide, you can explore 7 Turkey highlights we recommend. These are just a few to get you started and there are much more equally captivating sites you can choose to experience. And there is no better way to experience them than onboard of a gulet.

Best beaches in Turkey

Turkish coast has a large variety of amazing beaches. Gulet blue cruise is the best way to visit them. You can check the list of 5 best beaches Turkey has to offer and find the most suitable ones for you.

Gulet cruise food options

Food is one of the most important parts of your gulet cruise. And since there are so many gulet cruise options in Turkey to choose from and almost every gulet has a little different food policy, it is good to know what to expect and what kind of food option to select that will suite you the most.

Amazing Turkish food

Check the photo gallery of the amazing food that gulet chefs prepared in the "Best chef competition" on the Marmaris Yacht Show. This is just a glimpse at the great cusine you can experience on the board of a gulet.

Turkey or Croatia cruise?

Turkey or Croatia cruise? Which one is better? This is a hard question and a delicate subject. Check the comparison of the two destinations that will help you make an informed decision. See what each country has to offer and which destination would fulfill your holiday wishes.

Greece Cruise: What can you expect?

Find out if Greece cruise is for you. There are countless Greek islands you can visit and experience an amazing mixture of natural beauty, interesting history, picturesque bays, and rich culture. You can look into different cruise possibilities, check on some beautiful places and astounding sites you can visit and some fun and interesting things you can do during your cruise in Greece.

Greece private charter routes

A cruise in Greece can be an epic adventure memorable for a lifetime. Gorgeous beaches, crystal blue sea, amazing monuments, tasty food, and rich tradition. It is and ideal cruise for friends, couples or families. Check out the various cruise possibilities.

Greece cabin charter cruises

In one place we present you the most popular Greece cabin charter cruises. You have several possibilities for a great Greek adventure. You can visit Ionian island, go on a Cyclades cruise, explore the Sporades islands or combine Turkey with Greek Dodecanese islands. Check out this great programs.

Luxury gulet charter in Greece

What can you expect on a Greece gulet charter? We give you some Greece luxury gulet charter recommendations and offer you some advises on how to find a perfect gulet, together with best possible itinerary and interesting activities for your curise.

Gulet expert advises

Do you want some great advises regarding the gulet cruise? Listen to the gulet expert! Didem Afroditi is the executive assistant of Barbaros Yachting based in Bodrum and she is a gulet expert on cruising Greece and Turkey. You can get some great insights on most beautiful Greek places and the best cruise itineraries

Greece charter tips

Greek islands are one of the really amazing and beautiful destinations. And it is great to experience some of them on the board of a gulet. But you have to know what and when to charter and where to go. We offer you a personal account from Mr. Alexandre, the owner of gulets Irina and Anatolie, with some good advises regarding the gulet cruises.

Gulet Blue Cruise: Best picks

We offer you a selection of 22 best gulets for Blue cruise in Turkey, Croatia, Greece, and Montenegro. The chosen gulets vary in sizes, shapes and budget ranges and are hand-picked according to our expertise.

Blue cruises in Turkey, Croatia, and Greece

Blue cruise in Turkey, Croatia or Greece? Where to go? Which destination is the best? You can read about the prices, possibilities, and cruise highlights of each destination. This overview will help you make an informed decision on which destination to visit to fulfill your holiday wishes.

Dream gulet sailing holidays

What would a dream gulet cruise look like? Read this personal account of Goolets CEO Mitja Mirtič. His story is based on years of personal experience with gulet cruising and will give you some interesting insights on how a perfect 7-day gulet cruise would look like.

Last minute gulet cruise

Searching for last minute gulet cruises on the internet might disappoint you. Read some of the mysteries behind last minute gulet cruises and comparison with benefits of early booking.

The truth about food & eating on gulet cruises

When you charter a gulet you also get a chef that takes care of your taste buds for the whole cruise. The food is one of the most important parts of a gulet cruise. But what can you expect? You can read 7 things you need to know about food on the gulet cruises.

Why are we in the business?

Goolets CEO Mitja Mirtič gives some insights on the gulet cruising business. In this personal account, he offers you the two sides of the gulet cruising story and explains the reasons why we are in this business.

Is it safe to send money to GOOLETS?

Is it safe to send money to a foreign travel agency? You live in a country far far away and you would like to book a gulet cruise in Croatia via agency located in Slovenia? Is this safe? Goolets CEO Mitja Mirtič explains why making the payment via Goolets agency is secure and your sleep will not be troubled.

5 reasons not to travel with us

Goolets agency is 100% percent specialized for gulet cruises. We have thousand of satisfied travelers that entrusted us with organizing their gulet cruises. But there were also some guests who were not satisfied. So we gathered all the positive and negative feedback and tried to determine what were our strengths and what were the main issues. So we give you 5 reasons why not travel with us. And also 5 reasons why you should!

How to explain blue cruise holidays to your wife?

You just learned how amazing Blue cruise holidays can be? And you would like to convince your wife to give it a try? This may not be an easy task. We offer you 6 tips on how to explain to her what gulet cruises are all about.

Goolets Croatia team building

One of the things we love to do in Goolets company are cruise inspections and team buildings. We can experience all the pros and cons of each gulet we work with. We offer you 10 lessons we learned on Goolets Croatia Team Building 2014 that every person renting a gulet in Croatia should be aware of.

Goolets and Dating

Goolets is like a "dating company" for interested clients and gulet owners. Goolets CEO Mitja Mirtič explains everything that we do for you to find you the perfect gulet, the right crew, and safe environment for an amazing gulet cruise.

Gulet cruises and budget

The most feared and heated question of all time when it comes to gulet charter is this: "Please inform us about your budget range". When we ask this question, most of the clients are really not sure if this is the best idea. Here we explain to you why this information is crucial to get the best possible deal and is in your best interest.

How much do the gulets cost?

Here you can find all the information about the gulet prices and a complete cost breakdown of a gulet cruise holidays, so you will know exactly what is included in the charter price.

Offical gulet cruise categories

Official gulet cruise categories are the biggest problem in gulet business. There is no official categorization for gulets and agencies make their own different categorizations of vessels that can be misleading. This overview gives you some insights on categorizations to help you make a good decision when choosing the right gulet for you.

How much will a gulet cruise cost?

This overview offers you a price breakdown and gulet cruise cost examples. You can learn how much a gulet cruise will cost if you rent either a cabin or an entire gulet in Croatia, Greece, and Turkey. We also take different categories of gulets into account.

Private gulet charter prices

If you want to know more about private gulet charter prices you can read about 3 most important facts you should know when it comes to renting a gulet.

Last minute gulet cruise

Last minute gulet cruise deals are a great way to get good gulets for lower prices but you must know the things can also go very bad. We give you some examples on the issues that can arise when you are searching for lower prices and last minute gulet cruises.

Is shopping around for best gulet cruise prices a smart thing?

Usually, people are interested in getting te best possible deals and the fact is clients are shopping around. What better way to get a good deal then to send a request to different agencies that will then compete for your money? But is this really a good strategy? We show you why it is not good to shop around too much and give you some advises on how to shop around in a smart way.

How to book a gulet?

What is the best way to make a gulet cruise booking? How to book a gulet? Early booking or last minute? Agency or direct? Booking a gulet cruise is not easy and we offer you the some advises, suggestions and answers to all the questions above.

About Goolets ltd.

Goolets LTD is the no.1 agency specialised only for gulet cruises from destinations worldwide. At the moment we have inspected well over 700 gulets from Turkey, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Maldives and Seychelles, while Indonesia, Caribbean, Spain with Canary islands and Tunisia are next on our bucket list. We serve clients from all over the world, while we have the most group for English-speaking markets such as Europe, America, Canada, Australia & South Africa. Our main service is composed by 2 parts. First, our sales experts that all cruised on gulets several times and can offer you first-hand advice match you with a perfect gulet options with best possible prices. Second, our skilled finalisation team prepares the crew for your arrival and helps in organisation of food, beverages, route, activities, transfers and all the other small things, that take your cruise from good to great. Our main saying is “Life is good” as this is what we wish to achieve for all our clients when cruising with us.

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