4–10 guests · 2–5 cabins
Gulf of Fethiye · Turkey
Yacht charter in Göcek
Twelve islands, a dozen sheltered bays and the calmest water on the coast — Göcek is the easiest and loveliest place to start a sailing holiday in Turkey.
- DLM Nearest airport · 25 min
- 27°C Sea in August, on average
Why sail from Göcek
The Gulf of Fethiye is a natural harbour sprinkled with pine-covered islands. Distances are short — rarely more than two hours between anchorages — the water is flat in the mornings and the meltemi only arrives as a gentle afternoon breeze. Shore tavernas run their own jetties, so you can tie up for dinner without ever booking a marina berth.
Göcek has six marinas, excellent provisioning and Dalaman airport just 25 minutes away: on a Saturday you can land at noon and be swimming in a cove by sunset.
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.
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 Göcek: good to know
Which airport is closest to Göcek?
Dalaman (DLM), about 25 minutes by road. We can arrange a private transfer straight to the pontoon.
Is Göcek good for beginners?
Very. Short distances, sheltered bays and gentle winds make it the best first charter in Turkey — with or without a skipper.
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.
