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Aerial view of a bay with yachts at anchor along a pine-covered shore

Destinations

Where the coves are

From the Aegean bays of Bodrum to the sunken cities of Kekova, the south-west coast of Turkey is one of the finest cruising grounds in the Mediterranean.

Charter type
Saturday
Saturday · 7 nights
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Where shall we sail?

Six bases, six different weeks

Five bases on Turkey’s south-west coast, each the start of a very different week on the water.

A week on the water

The Gulf of Gökova, seven nights from Bodrum

Steady winds, deep bays and villages that only open for the boats.

Bodrum → Bodrum · 7 nights · ~110 nm

Total distance
~110 nautical miles
Sailing per day
3–5 hours
Best suited to
Sailing yacht, gulet
Level
Moderate
Bodrum Castle rising above the harbour
Find a yacht for this route

  1. Day 1 · Saturday

    Bodrum, Yalıkavak Marina

    Check-in in the afternoon and a sundowner on the marina promenade.

  2. Day 2

    Orak Island

    22 nm

    Water like a swimming pool

    Cross the gulf on the morning breeze to the clearest water in the Aegean.

    • Swimming
    • Snorkelling

  3. Day 3

    Çökertme

    9 nm

    A fishing village bay with a handful of tavernas and their own mooring jetties.

    • Taverna

  4. Day 4

    Sedir Island

    14 nm

    Cleopatra’s Beach

    Walk the ancient theatre of Kedrai and swim off the famous golden sand.

    • Ancient site

  5. Day 5

    English Harbour

    12 nm

    A deep, wooded inlet that hid boats in the war — perfect shelter for a quiet night.

    • Quiet anchorage

  6. Day 6

    Karaada

    28 nm

    Hot springs and mud

    Swim into the island’s warm spring cave, then sail back towards Bodrum.

    • Swimming
    A swimmer in clear water beside an anchored yacht in Bodrum

  7. Day 7

    Aquarium Bay

    22 nm

    Clear, shallow water on the peninsula’s south coast and a last dinner on board.

    • Snorkelling

  8. Day 8 · Saturday

    Bodrum, Yalıkavak Marina

    12 nm

    Hand the boat back in the morning — the airport is 40 minutes away.

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.

  1. Jan Off season · 17°
  2. Feb Off season · 16°
  3. Mar Low season · 17°
  4. Apr Low season · 18° · Light
  5. May Shoulder season · 21° · Light
  6. Jun High season · 24° · Moderate
  7. Jul Peak season · 26° · Meltemi
  8. Aug Peak season · 27° · Meltemi
  9. Sep High season · 25° · Moderate
  10. Oct Shoulder season · 23° · Light
  11. Nov Low season · 20°
  12. Dec Off season · 18°
  • 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
    See July weeks
  • 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
    See September weeks
  • Shoulder season

    Golden months

    May & October

    Spring blossom or autumn light, empty bays and friendlier prices.

    See May weeks
  • Low season

    Quiet season

    April & November

    Cool evenings, the coast to yourself and the best prices of the year.

    See April weeks
No surprises

What your weekly price covers

Mandatory extras are shown with every price; anything optional is your choice on the yacht page.

Included
The yacht for 7 nights, standard equipment, dinghy, hull insurance
Mandatory, shown upfront
Final cleaning, bed linen and towels, as listed on each yacht page
Paid at the marina
Refundable security deposit (card pre-authorisation), the transit log and tourist tax where they apply
Optional
Extras the yacht offers, such as a skipper, paddle-board or outboard engine
Not included
Fuel (on consumption, or an advance on crewed yachts), marina fees outside the base, food and drinks
Getting there
Dalaman (DLM) and Bodrum (BJV) airports are 25–45 minutes from most bases; ask us about a private transfer
Questions, answered

Good to know

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.

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.

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