A Week Aboard Babylon: a 12-Guest Deluxe Gulet
Short answer: Babylon is a 41-metre deluxe gulet, built in 2015 and refitted in 2022. She sleeps up to 12 guests in 5 cabins, runs with a crew of 6 and holds a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10. Her home port is Bodrum, but she can also start from Göcek, Fethiye and Marmaris.
This article covers what a week on board looks like, who the boat suits and what to check when you ask for a quote. For the full photo gallery, the availability calendar and the current price, see Babylon's page.
Babylon at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Boat type | Gulet (motor sailer) |
| Length | 41 metres |
| Built and refitted | Built 2015, refitted 2022 |
| Cabins | 5: 1 VIP, 1 master, 3 double |
| Guests | Up to 12 |
| Crew | 6 |
| Home port | Bodrum |
| Starting price | €4,000 per night, minimum 7 nights |
| Guest rating | 9.5 / 10 (14 reviews) |
Price and rating are as of 13 November 2026; the boat's page always shows the current figures.
Cabins: how do 12 guests fit?
Babylon has five cabins: one VIP cabin, one master cabin and three double cabins. The VIP and master cabins have a king-size bed and a seating corner; the doubles have a queen-size bed. Every cabin has air conditioning, a private bathroom and toilet, a safe, a Smart TV and its own Bluetooth sound system.
The layout works well for five couples or for two or three families, since everyone has a cabin with its own bathroom. The boat takes up to 12 guests; with groups of more than 10, it is best to plan who sleeps where together with us at the quote stage.
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A day on deck and in the saloon
On a gulet, most of the day is spent outside. Babylon's aft deck has a large dining table and cushioned seating under an awning, and breakfast, lunch and dinner are usually served there. The foredeck is given over to sunbathing mattresses.
The saloon is wood-panelled, air-conditioned and has panoramic windows. This is where the Wi-Fi, sound system and TV are, and where you retreat on a windy evening or in the midday heat. The boat also has an ice maker, a wine cooler, a laundry and a watermaker. The watermaker means fewer stops in port to take on water during longer routes.
What is there to do on the water?
Babylon carries a long list of water toys:
- Water skis and wakeboard
- Ringo and banana
- Canoe and stand-up paddleboard
- Snorkelling sets
- Fishing gear
For motorised water sports, fuel and usage are charged separately. The canoe, paddleboard and snorkelling gear come at no extra cost.
Which ports does Babylon sail from?
Babylon's home port is Bodrum. But a gulet does not only leave from its home port: it can also pick up guests in nearby ports such as Göcek, Fethiye and Marmaris. During the season, the starting port is usually decided by where the previous charter ended.
So when you ask for a quote, don't rule the boat out with “Babylon is based in Bodrum and we want to start in Göcek, so that won't work.” Send your dates and the port you would like to start from, and you will get options based on where the boat will be that week. To browse port by port:
Guest reviews bear this out: they mention swimming stops at Orak and Sedir in Gökova, in the Gulf of Fethiye and at Kekova. In other words, over a single season the boat covers the whole coast from Bodrum to Kekova.
Three sample routes
Gulf of Gökova from Bodrum. This is the route where the Blue Voyage was born. Orak Island, Çökertme, Sedir Island and English Harbour fit comfortably into a week. Passages are short and the bays are sheltered, which makes it the easiest route for first-timers on a gulet. More on the Blue Voyage from Bodrum page.
Göcek and the Gulf of Fethiye. The islands around Göcek lie so close together that you can move between two or three bays in a day. Tersane Island and the Yassıca Islands are the classics of this route. Groups with children like it for the calm water. More on the Blue Voyage from Göcek page.
From Bodrum to the Greek islands. Besides Turkey, Babylon also sails Greek routes. The crossing from Bodrum to Kos is short, and from there you continue to other islands of the Dodecanese. On this route, the international transit log and Greek port fees are added to the price. More on the Blue Voyage around Kos page.
What is included in the price, and what isn't?
Babylon's starting price is €4,000 per night, with a minimum charter of 7 nights. Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out at 10:00.
Included in the price: crew service, water for daily use, bed linen, bath and beach towels, use of the equipment on board and yacht insurance.
Not included: fuel, provisioning (food and drink), harbour dues and mooring fees, the transit log, airport transfers, and fuel and usage charges for motorised water sports.
To cover the items that are not included, an APA of 30% of the charter fee is collected. The APA is not a service charge but an advance spent on your behalf: fuel, provisioning and port costs are paid from it, every expense is itemised at the end of the trip and any balance is refunded. We explain how it works in what is APA in yacht charter.
There are two optional services: a full-board menu at €595 per person, and a private transfer for 5 to 13 people at €300 per booking.
What do guests say?
Babylon has an average score of 9.5 out of 10 from 14 reviews. By category: accuracy 9.71, comfort 9.64, location 9.61, service 9.46, cleanliness and value for money 9.21.
Three things come up most often in the reviews: cabins that stay cool and quiet at night, an attentive crew and the cook's food. One guest also noted that Babylon is a working gulet that has seen a few seasons, and that this shows in places on the teak; the same review adds that the cabins were spotless and the air conditioning powerful.
Who is Babylon right for?
- Families and groups of friends of 10 to 12 people
- Those who want everyone in their own cabin with its own bathroom
- Groups who plan to spend time on water sports
- Those who want to combine the Turkish coast with the Greek islands
If your group is larger or you have a different budget in mind, look at the other boats on the gulet charter page; there are options for 8 up to 36 guests.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests does Babylon take? Up to 12 guests in 5 cabins. Every cabin has a double bed and a private bathroom.
Which port does Babylon sail from? Her home port is Bodrum. She can also start from Göcek, Fethiye and Marmaris; the starting port is confirmed according to that week's schedule.
What is the minimum charter length? 7 nights. There is no upper limit.
Are meals included in the price? No. Food and drink are paid from the APA, or you can choose a full-board menu at €595 per person.
Can Babylon go to the Greek islands? Yes. Routes from Bodrum to Kos and the Dodecanese are possible; the transit log and Greek port fees are charged separately.
Send your dates and the size of your group from Babylon's page, and we will confirm availability and which port the boat can start from that week.
