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For 2027, experienced charter guests are trading the busiest harbours for quieter alternatives: in Turkey, the Bozburun peninsula, Kekova and the hidden coves of the Gulf of Gökova; in the Caribbean, the Grenadines, Anguilla, Barbuda and the far cays of the Exumas. The same turquoise water and luxury – with far more privacy.
Every summer, the same famous harbours fill with yachts. Informed guests – the ones who have chartered before – increasingly ask us for something else: places where the water is just as clear, the food just as good, but where the yacht is alone in the bay. Here are our insider destinations for 2027.
In Turkey
The Bozburun Peninsula
Between Marmaris and Datça, Bozburun is a world of fishing villages, wooden gulet yards and quiet bays such as Selimiye and the coves of the Hisarönü Gulf – far from the crowds, with Symi a short cruise away.
Kekova
Sunken Lycian ruins beneath crystal water, the castle village of Simena and calm anchorages make Kekova one of the most atmospheric places in the Mediterranean.
The Inner Gulf of Gökova
Pine-covered fjord-like bays, English Harbour and Sedir Island – green, sheltered and peaceful even in high summer. Read our guide to Sedir Island by yacht.
In the Caribbean
The Grenadines
Mustique, Bequia, Canouan and the Tobago Cays – small islands, coral reefs and turtles, with a fraction of the yachts you find further north.
Anguilla and Barbuda
Long, empty beaches and some of the clearest water in the Caribbean, close to St Barths and Antigua but far quieter.
The Far Exumas
Beyond the famous swimming pigs, the southern Exuma cays offer sandbars and anchorages where you may see no other yacht all day. See our Bahamas yacht charter guide.
| Instead of… | Consider… |
|---|---|
| Mykonos in August | The Bozburun peninsula and Symi |
| The busiest bays near Bodrum | The inner Gulf of Gökova |
| St Barths at New Year (if you want calm) | Anguilla, Barbuda or the Grenadines |
| The central Exumas | The far southern Exuma cays |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the quietest yacht charter destinations in Turkey?
The Bozburun peninsula, Kekova and the inner Gulf of Gökova are among the most peaceful cruising areas.
Which Caribbean islands are less crowded?
The Grenadines, Anguilla, Barbuda and the southern Exuma cays are much quieter than the busiest harbours.
Can we combine famous and quiet places?
Yes – many guests spend a day in a famous harbour and the rest of the week in quiet anchorages.
When are these places at their best?
In Turkey, June and September are especially peaceful; in the Caribbean, December to April.
Ask us to plan a route away from the crowds. Discover our luxury yacht charter in Turkey and Caribbean yacht charter guide.