Turkey’s Turquoise Coast offers some of the most beautiful and varied yacht charter destinations in the Mediterranean. Each area has its own personality: Bodrum is glamorous and lively, Göcek peaceful and green, Marmaris and Bozburun authentic and varied, Datça wild and unspoilt, and the Lycian coast around Fethiye, Kaş and Kekova steeped in history. Choosing the right destination for your yacht charter in Turkey shapes your whole holiday, so in this guide we compare the main areas and help you decide where to sail.
Distances between these destinations are manageable, so it is also possible to combine two areas in a one-way charter – for example, from Bodrum to Göcek, or from Marmaris to Fethiye.
Yachts across Turkey’s top destinations
Bodrum and the Gulf of Gökova
Bodrum combines a stylish peninsula of beach clubs, marinas and restaurants with the calm, pine-fringed Gulf of Gökova and easy access to the Greek islands of Kos and Kalymnos. It has the largest luxury fleet in Turkey and direct UK flights to Bodrum–Milas Airport. Ideal for: families, groups, luxury seekers and first-time charterers. Read our Bodrum yacht charter guide and Gökova bays.
Göcek and the Twelve Islands
Göcek, just 25 minutes from Dalaman Airport, is the gateway to the Twelve Islands – a sheltered archipelago of emerald bays, restaurants on wooden jetties and gentle, calm water. Ideal for: families, couples and anyone who wants relaxing days. Read gulet charter Göcek and best bays of Göcek.
Marmaris, Bozburun and Datça
Marmaris and the boat-building village of Bozburun open up the Hisarönü Gulf, with traditional villages such as Selimiye and Söğüt, the wild Datça peninsula, ancient Knidos, glamorous D-Maris Bay and the Greek islands of Symi and Rhodes. Ideal for: couples, groups and those who want variety. Read Hisarönü and D-Maris route and D-Maris Bay by yacht.
Fethiye, Kaş and Kekova
The Lycian coast offers Ölüdeniz’s Blue Lagoon, the dramatic Butterfly Valley, the elegant harbour town of Kaş and the sunken city of Kekova beneath Simena castle. Ideal for: repeat visitors, history lovers and adventurous groups. Read Fethiye to Kekova.
Which Destination Is Right for You?
| Destination | Airport | Water | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodrum – Gökova | Bodrum (BJV) | Very calm | Families, luxury, first-timers |
| Göcek – Twelve Islands | Dalaman (DLM) | Very calm | Families, couples |
| Marmaris / Bozburun | Dalaman (DLM) | Calm–moderate | Couples, variety, Greek islands |
| Fethiye – Kekova | Dalaman (DLM) | Moderate | History, adventure |
Still unsure? Our weekly routes comparison goes into more detail, and your personal advisor will be happy to recommend the best area for your group and dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best place to charter a yacht in Turkey?
It depends on your group – Bodrum for luxury and variety, Göcek for calm family weeks, Marmaris/Bozburun for villages and Greek islands, Fethiye for history.
Can we combine two destinations?
Yes, with a one-way charter and repositioning fee.
Which area has the calmest water?
Göcek’s Twelve Islands and the Gulf of Gökova.