Stays That Slay: Tersane 8

If you fancy a big gay sail in a luxe little vessel along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, have we got the trip for you. And the boat? It’s a dream! The Tersane 8 is a traditional double-masted sailing yacht known as a gulet. It’s one of the finest boats available in one of Southern Europe’s hottest small ship destinations…and we’ll have it all to ourselves!

Designed for the Turquoise Coast

Built in 2012, the Tersane 8 offers a personalized cruise experience with room for only 22 guests. It’s 44 metres long, sails a leisurely 10 knots per hour, and is manned by 9 staff who will ensure an exquisite and delicious journey. The nimble size allows us to explore small secluded bays where you can dive right off the boat and into the sea, and there’s also toys if you’re feeling frisky! Try your hand at water skiing or tube riding if you want to feel the mist in your face. Or grab a paddleboard or canoe for a more leisurely adventure.

Public Spaces

The Salon offers a lavish dining experience. We’ll have our own private chef preparing sumptuous daily feasts with a focus on sustainable local fare (think just-picked produce and fresh-caught fish). The crew is also ready to handle dietary preferences, restrictions, and allergies. But there’s no need to dress up – half the fun is dining in luxury while wearing flip-flops and tank tops after all, though you may want to step it up for the Farewell Dinner.

The Covered Rear Deck is a lovely place to enjoy lunch al fresco. It’s also where you’ll find the bar and the coffee station.

The Rooftop and Forward Decks are all about sunshine and snoozing. Grab a book. Or a cocktail. Just don’t forget the sunscreen and some ferocious shades. As they say on TikTok, it’s very chic, very demure.

The Lower Deck Corridor, paneled in warm wood with gleaming chrome accents, leads to all the rooms.

The Cabins

You can choose from three cabin categories, all of which envelop you in warm wood paneling. Each includes a private bathroom with a shower, nightstands, wardrobes, and air conditioning.

Twin Cabins sleep two in separate twin beds.

Double Cabins sleep two in a queen bed (or you can pay a single supplement and have the entire room to yourself).

Triple Cabins include both a queen and bunk bed (handy if you’re traveling with friends or part of a throuple).

NOTE: All 3 guests who book in a Triple Cabin will receive a 25% discount (guests must know each other prior to the cruise).

The bathroom in each cabin features a shower, proper vanity with mirror, and a traditional flushing domestic-style toilet.

Deck Plan

Bon Voyage!

Let us know If you’re ready to delve into this tantalizing Turquoise Coast adventure (or even if you just have questions). Click here to read more about the trip, and we hope to see you in Turkey!