4–10 guests · 2–5 cabins
Lycian coast · Turkey
Yacht charter in Fethiye
Rock tombs above the harbour, Ölüdeniz around the corner and the Lycian coast stretching east to Kekova — Fethiye is history and turquoise water in equal measure.
- DLM Nearest airport · 45 min
- 27°C Sea in August, on average
Why sail from Fethiye
Fethiye combines the shelter of its own gulf with the open, dramatic Lycian coast. It is the natural start for a one-way week to Kaş and Kekova, and the town itself — market, old quarter, waterfront — is worth an evening.
A week on the water
Fethiye to Kekova, the Lycian coast
Fethiye → Fethiye · 7 nights · ~120 nm
- Total distance
- ~120 nautical miles
- Sailing per day
- 3–5 hours
- Best suited to
- Gulet, motor yacht
- Level
- Moderate
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Day 1 · Saturday
Fethiye harbour
Check-in in the afternoon and an evening in the old town.
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Day 2
Ölüdeniz & Butterfly Valley
14 nmAnchor off the valley, swim ashore and climb to the waterfall.
- Swimming
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Day 3
Kalkan
28 nmWhite houses, bougainvillea and rooftop restaurants.
- Town
- Taverna
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Day 4
Kaş
14 nmDive the clearest water on the coast and wander the antique theatre at sunset.
- Snorkelling
- Ancient site
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Day 5
Kekova
16 nmThe sunken city
Glide over Lycian ruins in the shallows and climb to Simena castle.
- Ancient site
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Day 6
Gemiler Island
40 nmByzantine chapels among the pines on the way back west.
- Ancient site
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Day 7
Şövalye Island
24 nmA quiet night at anchor in Fethiye Bay, the town lights across the water.
- Quiet anchorage
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Day 8 · Saturday
Fethiye harbour
10 nmHand the boat back in the morning.
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 Fethiye: good to know
Can I end my charter in Kaş?
On selected yachts, yes. One-way charters between Fethiye, Göcek and Kaş are shown with their one-way fee in the price.
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.
