4–10 guests · 2–5 cabins
Aegean · Turkey
Yacht charter in Bodrum
A crusader castle above the harbour, the wide Gulf of Gökova to the east and the Greek islands on the horizon: Bodrum is where sailors come for steady wind and long, satisfying passages.
- BJV Nearest airport · 40 min
- 25°C Sea in August, on average
Why sail from Bodrum
The peninsula sits between two great gulfs. Head east into Gökova for pine-fringed bays and fishing villages, or west and north for livelier waters and, with the right paperwork, the Greek islands of Kos and Kalymnos.
Our Bodrum yachts are based at Yalıkavak Marina, one of the best-equipped marinas in the Mediterranean, 40 minutes from Milas-Bodrum airport.
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
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Day 1 · Saturday
Bodrum, Yalıkavak Marina
Check-in in the afternoon and a sundowner on the marina promenade.
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Day 2
Orak Island
22 nmWater like a swimming pool
Cross the gulf on the morning breeze to the clearest water in the Aegean.
- Swimming
- Snorkelling
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Day 3
Çökertme
9 nmA fishing village bay with a handful of tavernas and their own mooring jetties.
- Taverna
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Day 4
Sedir Island
14 nmCleopatra’s Beach
Walk the ancient theatre of Kedrai and swim off the famous golden sand.
- Ancient site
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Day 5
English Harbour
12 nmA deep, wooded inlet that hid boats in the war — perfect shelter for a quiet night.
- Quiet anchorage
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Day 6
Karaada
28 nmHot springs and mud
Swim into the island’s warm spring cave, then sail back towards Bodrum.
- Swimming
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Day 7
Aquarium Bay
22 nmClear, shallow water on the peninsula’s south coast and a last dinner on board.
- Snorkelling
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Day 8 · Saturday
Bodrum, Yalıkavak Marina
12 nmHand the boat back in the morning — the airport is 40 minutes away.
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
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.
The fleet
The kinds of yacht you can charter here
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
Questions, answered
Sailing from Bodrum: good to know
Can I sail to the Greek islands from Bodrum?
Yes, with a transit log for leaving Turkey and passports for everyone aboard. Ask us before booking — not every yacht is cleared for Greek waters.
How windy is Bodrum in summer?
The meltemi blows force 4–6 most July and August afternoons — great sailing, but families may prefer June or September.
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.
Where shall we sail?
More bases on the coast
Five bases on Turkey’s south-west coast, each the start of a very different week on the water.
