A motorsailer is made for the Turkish coast: open stretches where the afternoon breeze fills the sails, and sheltered bays where you drop anchor for a swim. Here are our favourite motorsailer routes in Turkey and the Aegean, from Bodrum, Marmaris, Bozburun, Göcek and Fethiye.
47 m motorsailer De LoveOur favourite motorsailer itineraries
Bodrum – Gulf of Gökova – Bodrum
7 nights · Round tripThe classic: a long, green gulf with turquoise bays reachable only by sea. Good sailing on the way into the gulf, then calm, sheltered anchorages.
Bodrum – Gulf of Hisarönü & Datça
7 nights · Round tripThe best route for real sailing: rounding the Datça Peninsula past ancient Knidos, then exploring the quiet villages of the Hisarönü Gulf.
38 m motorsailer TigraGöcek & Fethiye – Twelve Islands
7 nights · Round tripThe calmest water on the coast. Short hops between pine-covered islands, with the option to sail out to Gemiler Island and Ölüdeniz.
Marmaris & Bozburun to Symi and Rhodes
7 nights · Turkey & GreeceSail across to the Greek islands: Symi’s colourful harbour, medieval Rhodes Town and Lindos below its acropolis – then back to the quiet Turkish bays.
Bodrum to the Dodecanese
7 nights · Greek IslandsKos, Kalymnos, Leros, Patmos and Lipsi in the north, or Nisyros, Tilos and Symi in the south – longer open-water legs make this a great sailing week.
Sailing depends on the wind on the day – your captain decides when to raise the sails. Greek island routes require passports and border formalities.
Motorsailers for these routes
Frequently asked questions
Which route is best for sailing on a motorsailer?
Routes with longer open-water legs, such as Bodrum to the Gulf of Hisarönü or Marmaris to Symi and Rhodes, give the best chances of good sailing in the afternoon wind.
Are the Göcek bays good for a motorsailer?
Yes. The Gulf of Göcek is very sheltered, so sailing days are calmer – ideal for families and guests who prefer smooth water.
Can a motorsailer visit the Greek islands?
Yes. Routes to Kos, Symi, Rhodes and other Dodecanese islands are possible from Bodrum, Marmaris and Bozburun. Passport and border formalities apply.
Plan your sailing route
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