Kaptan Yarkin Cabin 2 (Sailing Gulet Kaptan Yarkin)
1997 · 23.5 m · 6 cabins · 12 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
23.5m · 1997 · Gulet
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
29 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.
Perfect for groups Kaptan Yarkin is a solid choice for larger parties, up to 12 guests across six cabins means friends and families can explore together without splitting up. The zero deposit requirement is refreshingly straightforward, which removes friction when booking.
Standout practicalities Air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and snorkeling gear keep everyone comfortable and connected during downtime. The dinghy with outboard gives you genuine freedom to explore anchorages and remote beaches beyond where the main yacht can reach.
Reasonable value proposition A 23.5-metre gulet with six cabins at this price point is decent for the eastern Mediterranean or Turkish coast market, though the 1997 build date means you're in older-boat territory where systems need a bit more TLC than newer vessels.
One heads-up The listing lacks specific details on cabin sizes, whether bathrooms are ensuite, and the actual location of the charter base, all crucial before booking for international guests flying in. I'd confirm those essentials and ask Flaka Sailing directly about refits or recent upgrades before committing.
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Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Kos and the north Dodecanese
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Kos and the north Dodecanese during the 2025 season. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Kalymnos was the most common first night out, at 29% of trips with a recorded first night. On 55% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
Planning your charter route
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Kos and the north Dodecanese for this type of boat.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Kos and the north Dodecanese, 2025.
These figures are from the nearest charter area with results, Kos and the north Dodecanese, and are not this boat's own record. They cover sailing yachts and catamarans in that area, a different kind of boat from this one.
Top Overnight Stops
- Leros55%
- Kalymnos47%
- Nisyros28%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination
Bodrum Marina
Based at Bodrum Marina, Turkey . Kaptan Yarkin Cabin 2 is operated by Flaka Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Bodrum Marina · Turkey
- Licences
- None needed: this is a fully crewed charter. The professional crew hold all required licences, so no sailing qualifications or experience are required from your party.
- 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 there
Flights to Turkey
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 routes
Turkey · the Turquoise Coast
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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