Ayem – 27 m Luxury Motor Yacht Charter in Göcek, Fethiye & Marmaris

Ayem is a 27-metre luxury motor yacht based in Göcek, refitted in 2023 with a sleek white exterior, a dark-tinted flybridge and elegant mahogany-and-cream interiors. She welcomes ten guests in five cabins – four VIP suites and a single – looked after by a professional crew of four.

Her shallow 1.2-metre draft and semi-displacement hull let her slip into coves that larger yachts cannot reach, while her flybridge sun deck, aft-deck dining and spacious saloon make every day aboard feel effortless. Ayem is a superb choice for a luxury motor yacht charter in Göcek and the Twelve Islands.

Cabins and Accommodation on Motor Yacht Ayem

Ayem’s four VIP suites are finished in warm mahogany with large beds, soft lighting and private bathrooms, plus a single cabin – a flexible layout for families and groups of friends on a luxury yacht charter in Turkey.

Life on Board: Motor Yacht Comfort in Turkey’s Most Beautiful Bays

The flybridge is Ayem’s best spot by day – sun pads, seating and panoramic views over the pine-covered islands of the Göcek bay. Lunch is served on the shaded aft deck, just a step from the swimming platform.

In the evening, the saloon’s warm wood and soft lighting create a relaxed setting for drinks before dinner at anchor or a tender ride to one of the waterfront restaurants of Göcek.

Turkish Cuisine and Dining on Ayem

Turkish cuisine is one of the highlights of a yacht charter in Turkey. On board Ayem, the chef prepares fresh, home-style dishes with ingredients bought daily in local markets in Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek and Fethiye. Each day starts with a traditional Turkish breakfast – fresh simit and bread, village cheeses, olives, tomatoes and cucumbers, honey and clotted cream (kaymak), menemen and eggs cooked to order, served with Turkish tea.

Lunch at anchor brings colourful Aegean mezes – haydari, ezme, stuffed vine leaves, smoky aubergine and olive-oil vegetables – followed by grilled sea bass or sea bream, octopus or chicken şiş. Dinners under the stars feature slow-cooked lamb, kebabs and the catch of the day, finished with baklava, seasonal fruit and Turkish coffee. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher-friendly and children’s menus are all available on request, and the bar can be stocked with your favourite wines, rakı, champagne and cocktails.

Famous Restaurants Along the Coast – Ashore by Tender

A private yacht lets you combine meals on board with dinners at some of the most famous restaurants on the Turkish Riviera. The captain anchors close to shore and the crew takes you there by tender, waits or returns at the agreed time and brings you back for a late swim or a nightcap on deck. Around Bodrum, favourites include Yalıkavak Marina (home to Nusr-Et, Zuma and Sakhalin), the fishing village of Gümüşlük with seafront fish restaurants such as Mimoza, and chic Türkbükü with Macakızı. Near Marmaris and Datça, guests love the fish restaurants of Selimiye such as Sardunya, Manzara in Söğüt and the restaurants of D-Maris Bay, while around Göcek and Fethiye you can dine at Özcan in Göcek, D’Breeze at D-Resort or Adaia, a bay restaurant reached only by sea.

Many quiet bays in Gökova, Hisarönü and the Göcek islands also have small family-run restaurants with their own jetties, serving fresh fish, gözleme and village dishes. Aren Yachting can reserve your tables in advance – essential in July and August – and plan your route so that every evening ends at the right spot. Restaurant availability depends on the season and reservations.

Where to Cruise: Göcek, the Twelve Islands and Fethiye

Ayem’s home port is Göcek, with departures from Fethiye or Marmaris on request. Explore the Twelve Islands of Göcek – Cleopatra’s Bath, Tomb Bay, Red Island and Yassıca – then cruise on to Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and the Butterfly Valley. A sample week follows our Bodrum – Gökova blue voyage itinerary:

• Day 1 – Bodrum: Embark in the afternoon, welcome drinks and dinner on board in view of Bodrum Castle.
• Day 2 – Orak Island & Çökertme: Swim in the crystal water around Orak Island, then anchor in the sheltered bay of Çökertme, famous for its seaside restaurants.
• Day 3 – Seven Islands & English Harbour: Explore green islets and quiet coves on the southern shore of the gulf.
• Day 4 – Sedir (Cleopatra) Island: Walk on the legendary golden sand of Cleopatra Island, then anchor in pine-shaded Karacasöğüt.
• Day 5 – Longoz & Tuzla Bay: Forested bays for swimming, paddleboarding and sunset drinks on deck.
• Day 6 – Kisebükü: Swim beside the ruins of an ancient church in one of the most atmospheric bays of the gulf.
• Day 7 – Yalıçiftlik & Pabuç Burnu: Final swim stops on the way back to the Bodrum peninsula.
• Day 8 – Bodrum: Breakfast on board and disembarkation in the morning.

Why Charter Ayem with Aren Yachting?

Ayem combines a 2023 refit, four VIP suites, a crew of four and a shallow draft for secret coves – an outstanding motor yacht for the Göcek area. Aren Yachting is TÜRSAB-licensed and arranges charters across Göcek, Fethiye, Marmaris and Bodrum; we plan your route, book restaurants ashore and handle every detail. 2026 and 2027 enquiries open.

💶 Weekly Charter Rates

Weekly rates are plus expenses (APA for fuel, food and drinks, port fees) and VAT where applicable. 2027 rates on request.

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Discover the Twelve Islands in motor yacht comfort aboard Ayem, a 27 m luxury motor yacht in Göcek – contact Aren Yachting for availability.