ARIF kaptan 2 (Gulet)
Demre Harbour
Weekly prices€9,500 · 26 Sep – 31 Oct
Weeks near your dates
Gallery6 photos
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Specifications & Equipment8 cab · 19 berths (16+3) · 8 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
26 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
I appreciate you sharing this listing, but I need to be straightforward with you: there are some critical gaps in the data that make it difficult for me to give you a proper assessment.
Missing essentials: The base location isn't shown, which is a dealbreaker for charter planning, I can't advise on flight connections, transfer times, or whether this suits your logistics without knowing where she's moored. The yacht name also appears blank in your data, so I can't verify her reputation or pull up reviews.
What I can say: At €9,500/week for an 8-cabin, 19-berth gulet, the price point suggests good value for larger groups or flotilla sailing, particularly if she's in a Mediterranean or Turkish base where gulets typically offer excellent bang for your buck. The zero deposit is genuinely unusual and customer-friendly, worth asking why.
The honest caveat: A 2000-built gulet is now 24 years old; while gulets age well with proper maintenance, I'd want to see detailed photos of the interior, engine condition, and recent survey reports before committing. That's not a dealbreaker, but it matters.
Next step: Contact Nika Cruise directly and ask for the base location, yacht name, and recent images. Once you have those, I can give you a much sharper opinion on whether she's right for your group.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
The marina & destination Demre Harbour · Turkey
Based at Demre Harbour, Turkey . ARIF kaptan 2 is operated by Nika Cruise.
Good to know
- Location
- Demre Harbour · Turkey
- Licences
- We have not confirmed whether this yacht is crewed or requires a sailing licence. We will check the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there2 airports nearby
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.
Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.
Possible routes2 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Gocek Bay & the Lycian Coast
Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.
1Gocek
2Tomb Bay
3Sarsala
4Ekincik
5Hamam Koyu
Bodrum Peninsula
Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.
1Bodrum
2Kos (Greece)
3Knidos
4Datça
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