On the water · SAILING YACHT CHARTERS IN TURKEY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 sailing yacht charters in Turkey worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to check before you pay a deposit.
Sail privately from Bodrum aboard an assigned gulet, stopping at Karaada’s Cleopatra Cave, Meteor Hole, Poyraz Bay, and Rabbit Bay when conditions allow. You get lunch, water, tea, and coffee, plus time to swim and sunbathe. Boats and crews vary, so confirm drinks, gear, timing, and boat details before departure.
“It was private and very flexible , captain is very friendly , lunch was excellent , service is great”
Spend six hours on a private gulet from central Bodrum, stopping at Karaada, Rabbit Bay, and Red Bay for swimming and snorkeling. Captain Yusuf’s team serves fish, chicken, meatballs, or vegetarian lunch, with fruit, drinks, paddleboards, and fishing gear included.
“Our family has done many boat tours in the past. The layout of this boat was fabulous - plenty of room to move about and sunbathe. The lunch was excellent.”
Spend 13 days touring Turkey by air-conditioned vehicle and traditional gulet. Visit Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, and Ankara, with three nights aboard a 16-passenger yacht and an English-speaking guide on the land route.
“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day cruise. Great way to start our Turkey trip. I would recommend it!”
Spend six hours aboard a traditional wooden gulet from Bodrum Harbour, stopping at three or four bays and islands such as Black Island and Aquarium. Your English or Turkish-speaking crew serves a Turkish lunch, while you swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and set the mood with your own music.
“Beautiful, clean boat. Wonderful captain and host. We saw amazing sights and enjoyed excellent food. Would highly recommend!”
Captain Ergun and his crew take your private group of up to six from Setur Kaş Marina toward Kekova. Expect a relaxed day of swimming, bays, Turkish tea, lunch, and coastal sights such as Teimiussa and the ruins near Kaleköy. Bring drinks and your own snorkel gear for the best setup.
“We spent a magical week visiting the beautiful bays around Gocek. Food is wonderful, crew faultless, there is nothing better! I highly recommend this experience, you won’t regret it!”
Spend four days aboard a traditional gulet from Fethiye to Olympos, sleeping in a private en-suite cabin and stopping to swim, explore, and relax. You will visit Butterfly Valley, Kas, Kekova, Simena, St. Nicholas Island, and Demre, with 10 meals included and a maximum group size of 15.
“an unprecedented and unforgettable experience. very friendly and attentive crew. highly recommended.”
Join an 18-to-39 gulet cruise from Fethiye to Olympos, stopping at Butterfly Valley, Ölüdeniz, Kaş, Kekova, Simena, and Gökkaya Bay. Expect three nights aboard, three meals daily, unlimited water, Wi-Fi, swimming, ancient ruins, and a social group of up to 18 people.
“We had the most incredible experience sailing in Turkey on the Fortuna with Captain, Chef, Khan, and Mehmet. From start to finish, everything was seamless thanks to Mehmet’s (far out cruises admin team) excellent communication and organisation through Famous Cruises—he made the admin side of things before, during, and after the trip effortless.”
Set out from Bodrum Harbour on a private gulet for your own group of up to eight. Visit three or four quiet bays, islands, and beaches, stop to swim and snorkel, and use the canoe or paddle board. Lunch, drinks, snacks, equipment, and air-conditioned private transport are included. Alcohol is extra.
“The gulet ride was amazing! The service was impeccable. The food was delicious and we had so much fun at all the stops. Would highly recommend”
Spend three nights aboard the Yacht Fortuna, sailing from Fethiye to Olympos with FarOut Cruises. Swim at Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz, Kekova, and Gokkaya Bay, visit Kas and Simena, and enjoy three included meals each day in a group of up to 16.
“Wow , what a fantastic 3 night /4 day cruise on the Fortuna . Exceptional Captain and crew , very attentive and could not do enough for us . Excellent food everyday . The itinerary was perfect . The mix of the group was perfect . Would definitely recommend this cruise to family and friends . Perfect”
Spend up to seven hours aboard a private gulet from Bodrum, visiting three Karaada coves and Aquarium Bay. Swim, snorkel, and sunbathe in clear water while Captain Serdar, Can, and chef Huseyin look after your group and serve lunch.
“This trip was amazing! The food was as delicious and everything we wanted for a great day on the water. Our captain has been sailing for 40 years and his crew was great, very professional. We got to see black island and the natural hot spring there which was really cool. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bodrum.”
Join Captain Mustafa and the Farout Cruises crew for a four-day, 18-39s gulet trip from Olympos to Fethiye. Expect ruins, quiet bays, generous meals, frequent swims, Wi-Fi, and a maximum of 16 people. Castle walks and island entry fees cost extra.
“My Family and I had the privilege to join the cruise earlier this month.”
Cruise from Fethiye to Olympos aboard a traditional Turkish gulet with up to 18 people. Swim at Butterfly Valley, anchor near Ölüdeniz, explore St Nicholas Island, shop in Kaş, and see Kekova’s Sunken City before reaching Uçağız.
“Esperienza indimenticabile! Equipaggio eccellente: simpatico, accogliente, preparato e disponibile! Consiglio vivamente Farout per un tour in caicco! Sarei rimasta volentieri qualche giorno in più”
Spend four days aboard a small gulet sailing from the Demre area to Fethiye, with swimming, snorkeling, a cooking class, and three meals daily. You’ll see Kekova’s sunken ruins, explore Kas, visit Butterfly Valley and Gemiler Island, and share the boat with up to 16 English-speaking passengers.
“The views were amazing, and the food was healthy. We had to sleep partly outside the cabin, as the airconditionning was not working at all in our cabin (the crew explained that it was also producing bad smell if we turn it on in our cabin: that's why it was disconnected).”
Join SAILNSTAY for a four-day, small-group gulet cruise from Olympos or Demre to Fethiye. You will swim at Turtle Beach, cruise over Kekova’s Sunken City, visit Simena and Kas, snorkel near Butterfly Valley, and watch sunset from St. Nicholas Island. The group is limited to 16.
“The food was unbelievable and the crew were all really friendly.”
Sail from Olympos or Demre to Fethiye aboard a standard Turkish gulet for four days and three nights. You will see Kekova’s Sunken City, Simena Castle, Kas, Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz, and St Nicholas Island, with full-board meals, snorkeling gear, paddle boards, and an English-speaking host.
“Molto bella la costa e ben organizzata la crociera, ottimi i pasti le camere andrebbero rimodernate”
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