€1,800
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Number Cabin:
4 Cabin
Destinations:
Turkey
Condition:
For Rent
Length:
24 Meter
Cruise speed:
10
Accommodation:
8 Guest
Accommodation:
8 Guest
Description
Gulet Atalante
Gulet Atalante built in 2009 in Bodrum and transformed through a comprehensive 2019 refit, she is not merely a vessel, she is a catalyst for the kind of family moments that get talked about at weddings and Thanksgivings for decades to come . At 24 meters, she occupies the sweet spot of gulet design: large enough to feel substantial, intimate enough that no one gets lost. And somewhere in her mahogany bones, she seems…
Gulet Atalante
Gulet Atalante built in 2009 in Bodrum and transformed through a comprehensive 2019 refit, she is not merely a vessel, she is a catalyst for the kind of family moments that get talked about at weddings and Thanksgivings for decades to come . At 24 meters, she occupies the sweet spot of gulet design: large enough to feel substantial, intimate enough that no one gets lost. And somewhere in her mahogany bones, she seems to understand something that many boats don’t: that the best vacations aren’t about the boat at all. They’re about what the boat makes possible .
The Education of Three Boys
Here’s what happened on gulet Atalante that week:
A deckhand, whose name the boys learned within hours, took them under his wing. He let them drive the dinghy—small hands gripping the tiller, faces alight with concentration and joy. He taught them how to fish Turkish style, showing them where to cast, how to wait, what to feel for when something tugged . By day three, they weren’t guests anymore. They were crew.
The chef, working in a galley smaller than most people’s closets, produced meals that made the boys forget they were picky eaters. Fresh fish, grilled simply. Mezes in colors they’d never seen. Somehow, without anyone making a fuss, the boys were eating things they’d refuse at home .
The captain, with his great sense of humor and unmistakable warmth, became part of the family narrative—the man who knew where to anchor for the best swimming, who always seemed to know when the boys needed more time in the water or when they needed to rest .
And the boys themselves transformed. They jumped off the boat into water so clear they could watch their own shadows on the bottom. They paddled canoes into hidden coves, discovering secret beaches. They fell asleep each night to the gentle rock of waves, worn out from a day of pure, unmediated joy .
By the end of the week, Lane Lastinger was already planning his return. “An experience that will stay with us for a lifetime,” he called it .
This is what gulet Atalante does. She doesn’t just host a vacation. She curates a transformation.
The Vessel Behind the Magic
Of course, none of this would be possible without a boat worthy of the story. Gulet Atalante, with her 2019 refit, is more than worthy.
Step aboard, and you’ll find interiors paneled in high-quality wood that matches perfectly with cabinetry and furnishings—not the dark, heavy mahogany of old, but something lighter, brighter, more welcoming . The saloon curves around you with a sofa designed for lingering, while panoramic windows flood the space with light while somehow maintaining that cozy, intimate feeling you crave on a private charter .
At 24 meters with a 6.5-meter beam, she offers generous space for eight guests without ever feeling empty or echoing . Every inch has been considered, every corner arranged for human connection rather than mere aesthetics.
Four Rooms for Rest and Reconnection
Gulet Atalante welcomes eight guests into four cabins, each designed with the same philosophy: that where you sleep matters as much as where you play .
The Master Suite offers queen-size comfort and elegant finishes—a sanctuary for parents who need a few moments of quiet after days of family adventure . The kind of space where you can steal an afternoon nap while the boys fish with their new best friend, the deckhand .
The VIP Stateroom provides equally generous accommodations for a second couple or older children who deserve their own luxury .
The Two Twin Cabins offer flexibility that families appreciate—perfect for kids or friends, and both convertible to doubles should your group composition change . No one gets the short straw. No one feels like an afterthought. Everyone simply rests.
Every cabin features an en-suite bathroom with modern shower, individual air conditioning, and the kind of thoughtful touches—mini bar, TV/DVD, music system, hair dryer—that transform a cabin into a true sanctuary .
Decks That Become Part of Your Story
Guley Atalante’s decks have been arranged for the rhythm of family days.
The Aft Deck serves as the heart of your floating home. Shaded by a crisp canvas bimini, it hosts the oval dining table where you’ll gather for meals that become legends. Breakfast as the harbor stirs to life—bread still warm from some village oven, honey that tastes of mountain flowers, olives cured in recipes older than anyone remembers . Lunch at anchor in a secret bay, mezes appearing as if by magic, boys too busy swimming to eat but suddenly ravenous when the food arrives . Dinner under stars, candlelight flickering, the kind of unhurried meals that families remember .
The Foredeck offers individual sunbeds for private relaxation, along with a curved seat that might be gulet Atalante’s most magical spot. As one guest noted, “Sundown drinks at the foredeck add an extra touch of luxury that is truly unique and not something one gets to experience every day” . Here, as the sky transforms through colors no painter could capture, you’ll sit with your people—perhaps drinks in hand, perhaps simply holding hands—feeling profoundly grateful for this moment, this place, this family .
The Side Benches provide shaded spots perfect for reading, chatting, or watching the world drift by . Sunpads at the stern catch the afternoon light, inviting lazy stretches between swims .
The Toys That Turn Water into Wonder
Gulet Atalante carries everything needed to transform the sea into a playground :
2 Canoes – For silent exploration, for paddling into sea caves, for discovering beaches accessible only from the water
Paddleboard – Balance and glide across crystal-clear water, watching fish dart beneath you
Wakeboard & Water Skis – For those who crave speed, who want to carve their names across turquoise waves
Ringo – Pure, undiluted joy shaped like an inflatable toy. Boys (and grown-ups) shriek with laughter as the ride inevitably ends in glorious chaos
Snorkeling Gear & Flippers – Passport to the universe below, where fish wear colors you didn’t know existed
Fishing Gear – For patient souls who understand that sometimes the catch isn’t the point—but when it is, the deckhand knows how to help
Sea Macaronies – Floating noodles for the art of doing nothing, beautifully
A speedboat with 50 HP stands ready for shore excursions, for fetching supplies, for giving boys the thrill of driving (under supervision, of course).
Four People Who Become Part of Your Family
Gulet Atalante’s crew of four—captain, chef, and two deckhands—offers something increasingly rare: genuine connection that transforms a charter into a relationship .
The Captain navigates with quiet competence, but his real gift is people. He consults daily about where to go, what you want to do, how you’re feeling . One guest described him as having “a great sense of humor and couldn’t have been more adorable” . He knows the coast’s secrets, but more importantly, he knows how to share them without fuss or fanfare .
The Chef performs daily miracles in a galley smaller than most people’s closets. Known for both authentic Turkish and Western gourmet dishes, she creates meals that amaze with their scope and deliciousness . Special requests? Dietary restrictions? Simply mentioned, gracefully accommodated. The boys who are picky at home suddenly can’t get enough .
The Deckhands go above and beyond in ways that can’t be taught. One crew member, as Lane Lastinger’s family discovered, “quickly became best buddies with our boys. He let them drive the dinghy and taught them how to fish Turkish style” . This isn’t in any job description. It’s simply who they are.
The crew has separate quarters, ensuring your privacy when you seek it—but most families find themselves seeking their company instead.
Waters That Have Been Creating Families for Millennia
From her home port of Bodrum—ancient Halicarnassus, where the Mausoleum stood as one of the Seven Wonders gulet Atalante grants you access to waters that have been bringing people together for three thousand years .
The Gulf of Göcek unfolds like a string of pearls—twelve islands, each offering unique anchorages where you’ll swim alone in water so clear you can count the fish beneath you . Here, families have been gathering for centuries, discovering that the simplest pleasures are often the best.
Fethiye beckons with its iconic Blue Lagoon and Butterfly Valley—accessible only by sea, where a waterfall cascades onto pristine beach and rare butterflies dance on warm currents . Boys will remember swimming beneath that waterfall for the rest of their lives.
Kekova offers ancient sunken cities just beneath the surface—Lycian tombs half-submerged, their weathered stones telling stories of earthquakes and empires . Floating in silence above history, children sense something they can’t articulate: that they’re part of a story much larger than themselves.
For those venturing further, the Greek Islands await just across the water—Rhodes, Symi, Kos—different flags, different flavors, the same sea reminding everyone that we’re more alike than different.
What Gulet Atalante Families Know
There is a growing community of families who have sailed on gulet Atalante. They don’t have a name or a newsletter, but they recognize each other in subtle ways—a certain smile when recalling a particular meal, a tendency to book return trips, a willingness to answer emails from strangers considering their first gulet charter .
Erin Fairchild, after her family’s voyage, wrote simply: “We LOVED the crew!… Atalante was great! We loved her and it was very comfortable. We loved our stay on the gulet Atalante and really hope to do it again soon! It was truly an eye-opening vacation and we are now boating lovers!”
These families know things that can’t be learned from brochures:
They know that children who arrived clutching screens will, by day three, be leaping off the boat with shrieks of joy, discovering the simple pleasure of being in water so clear they can see their own shadows on the bottom .
They know that the best conversations happen with no agenda, stretched across aft deck cushions, punctuated by swims and snacks and comfortable silences .
They know that the deckhand who taught their kids to fish becomes a character in family stories for years to come .
They know that eight people can spend a week together on a 24-meter boat and emerge closer than when they started—not despite the close quarters, but because of them .
The Atalante Invitation
Gulet Atalante extends an invitation not merely to charter a yacht, but to create the kind of family memories that get told and retold for generations . To give your children a week so magical that they’ll measure all future vacations against it—and find most wanting .
She is not the newest boat in the fleet, though her 2019 refit keeps her thoroughly modern . She is not the largest or the most technologically advanced. What she is, for families who come aboard, is something rarer: a vessel that seems to understand, intuitively, what makes a vacation unforgettable .
Her crew befriends your children not because they’re told to, but because they genuinely enjoy it . Her chef creates meals that expand picky eaters’ horizons without them even noticing . Her decks provide space for both family togetherness and parental privacy . Her waters offer adventures that become the stuff of family legend .
Lane Lastinger booked five days before departure, nervous, uncertain, sending twenty emails with questions . He left with an experience “that will stay with us for a lifetime” .
Come aboard Gulet Atalante. Find out what your family’s lifetime memory looks like.
Double Cabin 2
Twin Cabin 2
Airconditioning
Hair Dryer
Shower Box
Canoe
Fishing Equipment
Snorkels
Wakeboard
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Safety Options
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Fire Equipment
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Life Jacket
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Life Raft
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Life Ring
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Outboard
€1,800
Condition:
For Rent
Destinations:
Turkey
Location:
Bodrum, Fethiye, Göcek
Type:
Turkish Gulet
Model:
Private Design
Build/Refit Year:
2009, 2019
Accommodation:
8 Guest
Number Cabin:
4 Cabin
Length:
24 Meter
Beam:
6,50 Meter
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Cruise speed:
10
Offer ID #24919
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