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In a world ever more enamoured with fleeting experiences and superficial glamour, Salamander Voyages remains a steadfast bastion of old-world elegance, timeless hospitality, and the kind of sailing adventure that revives the soul rather than cluttering the camera roll.

The family-run gulet charter company, famed for offering authentic, all-inclusive sailing holidays across the Mediterranean, is expanding its carefully curated fleet with four exquisite new vessels in 2025. This is no mere expansion—it’s an invitation to recapture the romance of the sea in high style, aboard traditionally built wooden yachts polished to perfection.

Starting May 2025, travellers with a taste for the classic and a fondness for seamless service will have four fresh gulets to choose from—each delivering that signature Salamander touch that whispers rather than shouts: welcome aboard.

A Grand Arrival Across Three Seafaring Giants: Turkey, Greece, and Italy

The expansion sees Salamander’s fleet spread its sails further across Turkey, Greece, and Italy—each gulet matched to its destination with poetic precision.

“There’s nothing quite like seeing the Aegean sun sparkle off the varnished timber of a gulet,” said a Salamander Voyages spokesperson. “We’re not just offering boats—we’re offering memories crafted under sail, with good food, fine wine, and even better company.”

Let’s meet the new arrivals.

Il Fratello – Turkish Delight Meets Family Warmth

Region: Turkey & Greek Dodecanese
Sleeps: 8 guests in 4 cabins
From: £19,250 per week (approx. AU$38,100)

Classic, comfortable, and brimming with character, Il Fratello is a handsome gulet that blends old-world styling with generous decks and a layout designed for convivial relaxation. Whether it’s a lazy afternoon on the sunbeds or a paddleboard expedition off the coast of Bodrum, the experience is equal parts freedom and finesse.

Guests are treated to a daily rhythm of breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and five sumptuous dinners, not to mention house wines, spirits, and the kind of Turkish hospitality that puts the five-star resorts ashore to shame.

Queen of the Sea – Fit for Royalty, Made for Families

Region: Turkey & Greek Dodecanese
Sleeps: 10 guests in 5 cabins
From: £27,950 per week (approx. AU$55,300)

If Il Fratello is a classic novel, then Queen of the Sea is a glossy coffee table book—sleek, polished, and unapologetically luxurious.

With two expansive master suites, three additional en-suite cabins, and a seasoned five-person crew (including a talented chef who understands that mealtimes are a sacred event at sea), this gulet redefines the phrase “all-inclusive”.

Guests can sip cocktails at the shaded stern while the kids commandeer the water toys—a bounty that includes a sea scooter, wakeboards, kayaks, and ringo rides.

Ecce Navigo – The Epitome of Greek Sailing Elegance

Region: Greece – Saronic Gulf & Cyclades
Sleeps: 10 guests in 5 cabins
From: €39,250 per week (approx. AU$65,000)

A vessel that genuinely lives up to its Latin name—“Here I sail”—Ecce Navigo is a floating masterpiece. Recently refitted in 2024, this 30-metre gulet is all about polish and poise: glowing timber interiors, airy decks, and a salon that feels more like a private members’ club than a boat.

Guests can explore the storied islands of the Saronic Gulf and Cyclades while indulging in fresh-caught seafood, expertly prepared on board. A five-person crew attends to every detail, from arranging paddleboard excursions to uncorking the perfect bottle of Assyrtiko at sunset.

Victoria – A Regal Journey Through Italy and Corsica

Region: Northern Sardinia & Southern Corsica
Sleeps: 12 guests in 6 cabins
From: €36,950 per week (approx. AU$61,100)

Victoria is the Mediterranean personified—elegant yet relaxed, deeply rooted in tradition but with every modern comfort at hand. With six en-suite cabins (including two master suites), this gulet is ideal for multi-generational getaways or two families travelling in tandem.

From the glam of Costa Smeralda to the rugged cliffs of Corsica, every stop is enhanced by fine dining, spacious lounging areas, and a sense of total escape. Whether diving into the blue or enjoying a glass of Vermentino beneath the stars, guests are treated like royalty, minus the palace protocol.

Why Salamander Voyages Still Sails Ahead

Unlike many modern yacht charters, which often feel more like mobile cocktail bars than true sailing vessels, Salamander Voyages brings back the soul of seafaring. Their “highly inclusive” model isn’t a gimmick—it’s a return to a time when guests were treated as houseguests, not customers.

All gulets include:

Daily breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and five dinners
Free-flowing house wine, spirits, and soft drinks
Full crew, including private chef
Airport transfers, fuel, harbour dues and taxes

And there’s no booking bureaucracy—visit www.salamandervoyages.com, or contact your professional travel advisor to reserve a week that feels like it was written just for you.

Final Thought: Sailing with Substance, Not Just Style

It’s heartening, in an era of AI itineraries and algorithm-approved travel, to see a company like Salamander Voyages expanding the old-fashioned way—by simply doing things exceptionally well.

So if your idea of a perfect holiday includes turquoise bays, teak decks, hand-plated mezze, and the wind in your hair (rather than in your Wi-Fi), then May 2025 is your boarding call.

Because some things, like the sea and genuine service, never go out of style.