4–10 guests · 2–5 cabins
Turquoise Coast · Turkey
Charter a yacht, own the horizon.
Hand-picked sailing yachts, catamarans and gulets in the finest marinas of the Aegean and the Mediterranean — with or without a skipper.
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Hand-picked operators
We work with charter operators we know and check each listing’s specs, extras and rules with them.
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Transparent weekly pricing
Mandatory extras and the security deposit are shown before you pay, in euros.
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Charter experts, 7 days a week
Real people who sail these waters help you choose the boat and the route.
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Secure booking
Licensed travel agency, encrypted payment and a written charter contract.
Where shall we sail?
All destinations The finest bases on the Turquoise Coast
Five bases on Turkey’s south-west coast, each the start of a very different week on the water.
Gulf of Fethiye Göcek Twelve islands and endless sheltered coves 
Aegean Bodrum A crusader castle, the Gulf of Gökova and the Greek islands next door 
Aegean meets the Med Marmaris Gateway to the wild Bozburun peninsula 
Lycia Fethiye Ölüdeniz, Butterfly Valley and Lycian rock tombs 
Mediterranean Kaş & Kekova Sunken cities and the clearest water on the coast 
By gulet Blue Cruise The classic crewed route between Göcek and Kekova
The fleet
Choose the boat that suits you
Quiet coves with the family or a brisk sail with friends? Every boat has its own character.
- 4–10 guests · 2–5 cabins
6–12 guests · 4–6 cabins- 8–16 guests · 4–8 cabins
6–10 guests · 3–4 cabins
A week on the water
Göcek and the Twelve Islands, seven nights
Short hops and long lunches: a sheltered route for first-time charterers and families.
Göcek → Göcek · 7 nights · ~75 nm
- Total distance
- ~75 nautical miles
- Sailing per day
- 2–4 hours
- Best suited to
- Catamaran, gulet
- Level
- Easy
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Day 1 · Saturday
Göcek Marina
Check-in and a first dinner ashore
Boarding in the afternoon: stow the provisions, take the briefing and watch the sun set from the quay.
- Marina
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Day 2
Yassıca Islands
6 nmTurquoise shallows
A short morning sail, then an afternoon of snorkelling and paddle-boarding between the islets.
- Swimming
- Snorkelling
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Day 3
Bedri Rahmi Bay
8 nmThe famous fish painted on the rock, a stern-to night under the pines and dinner at the shore taverna.
- Taverna
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Day 4
Fethiye
12 nmMarket day in town
The Tuesday market, fresh provisions and the Lycian rock tombs above the harbour.
- Town
- Ancient site
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Day 5
Kızılada
10 nmA calm anchorage off the lighthouse island, with a long swim before breakfast.
- Quiet anchorage
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Day 6
Sarsala Bay
14 nmThe last full day
A long lunch in the shade of the pines and a final sunset swim.
- Swimming
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Day 7
Boynuz Bükü
14 nmA deep, sheltered bay ten minutes from the marina for a calm last night and an early start home.
- Quiet anchorage
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Day 8 · Saturday
Göcek Marina
5 nmRefuel, then hand the boat back in the morning.
Your way
Sail it yourself, or be sailed
When to go
A sailing year on the Turquoise Coast
The season opens in April and closes with a golden October. June and September are the sweet spot: warm water, quieter coves.
- Peak season
- High season
- Shoulder season
- Low season
- Off season
Sea temperatures are averages for the coast. The meltemi blows force 4–6 on July and August afternoons.
- Peak season
High summer
July & August
The warmest sea and the liveliest harbours. Book early for the best boats.
- 26–27° sea
- Brisk afternoon meltemi
- High season
The sweet spot
June & September
Warm water, quieter coves and a gentle breeze — our favourite weeks.
- 24–25° sea
- Fewer boats at anchor
- Shoulder season
Golden months
May & October
Spring blossom or autumn light, empty bays and friendlier prices.
- Low season
Quiet season
April & November
Cool evenings, the coast to yourself and the best prices of the year.
How it works
From the first search to the first swim
Booking a yacht takes minutes; we take care of the rest until you step aboard.
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Pick your week
Choose a marina, a Saturday-to-Saturday week and how many of you are sailing.
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Compare real prices
Live availability with mandatory extras already in the price.
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Book securely
Pick any optional extras on the yacht page, pay online and get your confirmation by e-mail.
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Step aboard
Meet the base team on Saturday afternoon, take the briefing and cast off.
Not sure which yacht? Talk to someone who sails here.
Tell us who is coming and what you love — quiet coves, long sails, good food — and we will shortlist three yachts and a route for your week. Free, in English or Turkish, usually within a few hours.
Questions, answered
Good to know
Do I need a sailing licence?
Only for a bareboat charter. The skipper needs an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) or an equivalent national licence, and someone aboard needs a VHF/SRC radio certificate. Prefer not to sail yourself? Book a skippered or crewed yacht and no licence is needed.
What is included in the price?
The weekly charter fee covers the yacht, its standard equipment, insurance of the hull and the mandatory extras we list on every yacht page — typically final cleaning and bed linen. The transit log, fuel, marina fees outside the base, food and drinks and any optional extras (skipper, paddle-board, outboard) are extra and shown before you pay.
How does the security deposit work?
A refundable security deposit is pre-authorised on a credit card at check-in at the marina — it is not charged. It is released after the yacht is returned undamaged. The amount is shown on each yacht page.
When do charters start and end?
Most weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: you board on Saturday afternoon and hand the yacht back on the next Saturday morning. Each yacht page gives its exact check-in and check-out times.
Can I book a one-way charter?
Yes, on selected yachts — for example Bodrum to Marmaris or Göcek to Kaş. A one-way fee may apply and is shown with the price.
How do I pay?
You pay the full charter price online by card when you book — there is no balance to pay later. Anything payable at the marina (such as the refundable security deposit) is shown separately before you confirm. Prices are in euros.
The journal
All articles Stories and guides from the coast
RoutesGulet Charter Guide: Cabins, Crew and What the Price Includes
How many cabins do you need, who is in the crew and what does the price cover? A short guide to planning a blue cruise for first-time gulet guests.
October 28, 2026 2 min read · Demo Yacht Reservations Team
RoutesBodrum to Knidos: Sailing Gökova and the Datça Peninsula
A week out of Bodrum that drops anchor in the ancient harbour of Knidos and returns through Palamutbükü, Datça and the Gulf of Gökova: history, coves and food in one loop.
October 6, 2026 2 min read · Demo Yacht Routes Team
RoutesGöcek's 12 Islands: A Week-Long Blue Cruise Itinerary
From the Yassıca Islands to Kızılada: a day-by-day week through the pine-fringed coves of the Gulf of Göcek, planned for gulets, catamarans and sailing yachts.
September 15, 2026 3 min read · Demo Yacht Routes Team
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