Bodrum, Göcek, Marmaris, Fethiye or Bozburun? Choosing Your Departure Port for a 2027 Gulet Charter

Bodrum, Göcek, Marmaris, Fethiye or Bozburun? Choosing Your Departure Port for a 2027 Gulet Charter blog
Gulet Esma Sultan in a Göcek bay – choosing a departure port for a gulet charter in Turkey
Gulet Esma Sultan – Göcek, Turkey. View the yacht →

Early Booking Offer · 2027

The 10% early booking offer applies in all five ports – deposit by 31 January 2027. See the offer →

Quick answer

Choose Bodrum for lively harbours and the Gökova Gulf, Göcek for the calmest water and the Twelve Islands, Marmaris or Bozburun for the Hisarönü Gulf and Datça peninsula, and Fethiye for the Lycian coast. Bodrum is served by Bodrum airport; Göcek, Fethiye, Marmaris and Bozburun by Dalaman.

The port you start from shapes your whole week: the bays you reach, the sea conditions and how long your transfer from the airport takes. These are the five ports our gulets depart from in summer 2027.

Bodrum

Lively harbours, excellent restaurants and quick access to the Gökova Gulf and the nearby Greek islands. Ideal if you want a mix of quiet coves and evenings ashore. Airport: Bodrum (BJV). Bodrum gulets →

Göcek

The calmest, most sheltered water on the coast, pine-covered islands and the famous Twelve Islands. A favourite for families and first blue cruises. Airport: Dalaman (DLM). Göcek gulets →

Marmaris

A wide bay that opens up the Hisarönü Gulf and the Datça peninsula – perfect for longer routes with plenty of variety. Airport: Dalaman (DLM). Marmaris gulets →

Bozburun

The traditional home port of many classic gulets, close to Selimiye and the quiet bays of the Hisarönü Gulf. Many guests know it as part of the Marmaris region. Airport: Dalaman (DLM). Bozburun gulets →

Fethiye

Turquoise water and the start of the Lycian coast, where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean. Great for swimming stops every day. Airport: Dalaman (DLM). Fethiye gulets →

Transfers

We arrange private transfers from İzmir, Bodrum and Dalaman airports by Vito, VIP vehicles or Sprinter, so your holiday starts the moment you land.

Large gulets you can book with 10% off

Hand-picked large gulets for summer 2027 – prices shown with the early booking discount.

Not sure which port suits you? Tell us what you are looking for and we will recommend the port – and the gulet.