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Yacht charter in Turkey (Turquoise Coast)

Home of the gulet, a traditional wooden boat turned crewed cruising yacht, and of the blue cruise along the historic ports of Turkey's south-west coast.

When to go

Season
May to October, with June to September as high season.
Peak
July and August are peak season for gulet and yacht charter, with prices to match.
Quieter months
May, June, September and October.

Where charters start

Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek, Fethiye.

Licence and paperwork

Gulets are chartered with their crew, so you don't need a licence. For bareboat yachts, ask the charter company which certificates it accepts.

Rules change and each charter company can ask for more. Confirm what your company accepts before you pay a deposit.

Types of charter here

  • Gulet

    Traditional wooden motor-sailer from Turkey and Croatia, chartered with crew.

  • Crewed

    A full crew sails, cooks and looks after the yacht. You just pick the route.

  • Bareboat

    You skipper the yacht yourself. Usually needs a recognised licence and proof of experience.

  • Catamaran

    Two hulls: more space and less heel, popular with families and groups.

Sources: turkeytravelplanner.com, boatbookings.com. Last checked 3 November 2026.

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