Yacht charter and Boat rental in Turkey

Turkey's charter coast runs from Bodrum on the Aegean to Marmaris, Göcek, Fethiye and Kaş further east. Of the 1,456 boats on Boataround available in Turkey for the week of 11–18 September 2027, 559 were gulets, 383 motor yachts, 338 sailing yachts and 164 catamarans (search on 12 November 2026). Yacht charter in Turkey is concentrated in one province: 1,254 of these boats are in Muğla, in Fethiye (336), Bodrum (331), Göcek (268) and Marmaris (250).

Why Sail in Turkey

On the Aegean coast around Bodrum and Datça you plan around the meltemi, a north to north-westerly wind that blows mainly from June to September and is strongest in the afternoon. Around Göcek and Fethiye the coast is more sheltered, with mountains behind narrow bays.

A week on a gulet or a sailing yacht here is called a Blue Voyage: you cruise from bay to bay and anchor in a different cove each evening.

When to Go

• May, June and September: a calmer meltemi and fewer boats.
• July and August: warmest sea and air, and the strongest meltemi on the Aegean coast.
• Prices: gulets cost more in August than in September, but sailing yachts and catamarans do not. See the prices below.

Charter Options: Bareboat, Skippered, Crewed

Bareboat charter in Turkey. You skipper the boat yourself. Turkey requires evidence of competence from the skipper, and an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) valid for the type of boat is the document charter companies ask for most often. The boat also needs a transit log, which the charter company arranges. Ask the charter company to confirm that it accepts your licence before you book.

Skippered charter in Turkey. A professional skipper handles navigation and the boat. This suits crews without the right licence.

Crewed charter in Turkey. The usual way to charter a gulet: a captain and crew sail, cook and anchor, and you need no qualification.

Types of Boats in Turkey

The sizes, brands and bases below describe the boats available on Boataround for 11–18 September 2027.

Gulet rental Turkey

The gulet is a wooden motor-sailer built on the Turkish coast, and the largest part of the Turkish fleet. Most gulets measure 18.5 to 37 metres and have 3–8 cabins for 6–16 guests. Bodrum has the most (226), followed by Fethiye (105), Marmaris (105) and Göcek (71). You charter a gulet with its captain and crew.

Sailing yacht rental Turkey (monohull)

Most sailing yachts measure 11 to 15 metres and have 3–5 cabins for 6–10 people. Bavaria, Beneteau, Jeanneau and Dufour are the most common brands. The yachts are in Fethiye (125), Göcek (91) and Marmaris (77); Bodrum has 18. You can rent one bareboat or with a skipper.

Catamaran rental Turkey

A catamaran has two hulls, heels little, draws less water and gives you more deck and cabin space. Most measure 11.5 to 14.5 metres and have 4–6 cabins for 8–10 people. Lagoon, Bali and Fountaine Pajot are the most common brands. Fethiye has 69 catamarans, Marmaris 52 and Göcek 25. A catamaran costs about twice as much as a sailing yacht.

Motor yacht rental Turkey

Most motor yachts measure 13.5 to 30 metres and have 2–5 cabins. The largest bases are Göcek (78), Bodrum (78), Istanbul (55), Fethiye (37) and Antalya (35). Budget for fuel on top of the charter price.

Where to Sail in Turkey

Yacht charter Bodrum

Bodrum has 331 boats, two thirds of them gulets. The town stands on the site of ancient Halicarnassus, opposite the Greek island of Kos. Its castle was built by the Knights of St John, and the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. From Bodrum you cruise the Gulf of Gökova.

Yacht charter Datça

The Datça peninsula separates the Gulf of Gökova from the open Aegean, and the ruins of ancient Knidos lie at its western tip. Datça is a stop on routes from Bodrum and Marmaris more than a base: 7 boats were available here.

Yacht charter Göcek

Göcek has 268 boats and the largest mix of types: 91 sailing yachts, 78 motor yachts, 71 gulets and 25 catamarans. Its bays are a protected area with their own mooring rules, so ask the charter base where you may anchor and where you must use a buoy or a pier.

Yacht charter Marmaris

Marmaris has 250 boats, among them 105 gulets and 77 sailing yachts. Routes from here run west along the Datça peninsula or south-east towards Fethiye.

Yacht charter Kaş

Kaş is a small base with 15 boats and the closest start for Kekova, where part of an ancient Lycian town lies under water. You may not swim or dive over the sunken ruins, but boats pass above them.

What It Costs

The figures below come from Boataround search on 12 November 2026: weekly prices (Saturday to Saturday) for the boats available in Turkey in the weeks of 11–18 September 2027 (1,456 boats) and 7–14 August 2027 (1,488 boats), after the discounts on offer that day, rounded to €10. The median means that half of the boats cost less.

• Gulet: median €13,260 in September and €16,000 in August; the cheapest from €3,500 in both weeks.
• Motor yacht: median €11,550 in September and €12,600 in August; the cheapest from €630 in both weeks.
• Sailing yacht: median €3,290 in September and €2,910 in August; the cheapest from €1,480 and €1,360.
• Catamaran: median €6,580 in September and €6,190 in August; the cheapest from €2,500 in both weeks.

For the same boat, a week in August costs a median 16% more than a week in September for gulets. For sailing yachts the August week is a median 8% cheaper, and for catamarans 2% cheaper. Half of the motor yachts cost the same in both weeks.

On top of the charter price you pay charges at pick-up, such as final cleaning and a refundable security deposit. Each boat's page lists them with prices.

Yacht charter and Boat rental in Turkey

Charter a yacht and explore Turkey! Prices start from 49 $ per day. Choose from the largest selection of gulets, motor yachts, sailboats, catamarans, motor boats and power catamarans.

Popular regions are Mediterranean Sea, Mugla Province, Gulf of Fethiye, Aegean Sea, Marmaris District, Antalya Province, Istanbul Province, Izmir Province, Gulf of İzmir, Balikesir, Mersin Province, Aydın Province, Elazığ Province, Bursa Province, Trabzon Province, Samsun Province and Adana Province.