S. NUR TAYLAN

S. Nur Taylan is a 32-metre Turkish gulet built by Bozburun Shipyard in 2012 and refit in 2018, sailing under the Turkish flag. Bozburun, a small coastal town on the Aegean, has long been associated with traditional gulet construction, and vessels from this region carry a recognisable craftsmanship heritage rooted in timber boatbuilding. The 2018 refit signals a vessel kept in considered condition, an important indicator in a segment where maintenance standards vary considerably.

As a yacht charter option in the Mediterranean and along the Turkish coast, S. Nur Taylan is well suited to larger family groups or gatherings of friends seeking a relaxed, convivial experience across eight cabins for up to 16 guests. The crew-to-guest ratio of five to sixteen is typical for a gulet of this size and is best matched to guests who value attentive but informal service rather than the higher formality of a white-glove superyacht operation. She is less suited to couples seeking an intimate, boutique experience or to guests whose priorities are high-performance cruising or an extensive water sports programme.

What distinguishes S. Nur Taylan from comparable charter yachts in her class is the context she operates within. Turkish gulets of this size are engineered for the conditions of the Aegean and Turquoise Coast — calm, sheltered waters, island hopping, and anchoring in quiet bays — rather than open-ocean passage making. Her cruising speed of 10 knots is unhurried by design, reflecting an itinerary-led style of travel where the journey between anchorages is part of the experience, not an obstacle to it.

Onboard, the experience is oriented around group comfort and communal living rather than high-specification luxury. Wi-Fi and air conditioning across the vessel ensure a functional level of modern comfort in what can be a demanding warm-weather climate. Given that no water toys or tenders are listed in available data, guests with specific watersports expectations should confirm the current inventory directly with the operator prior to booking.

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