Fethiye Yacht Charter

A Fethiye yacht charter is the most enjoyable way to set out from a wide, lively bay and reach the Mediterranean's most famous coves. Built over ancient Telmessos in Lycia, this bustling harbour town is home both to a large and varied fleet and to boats for every budget. From day trips that leave in the morning and return by evening to multi day blue cruises, Fethiye is one of the most popular starting points for families.

The symbol of the region is the calm lagoon and world famous blue water of Ölüdeniz. An Ölüdeniz boat tour fits the steep canyon of the Butterfly Valley, the clear shallows of the Aquarium Bay and Boncuklu Bay into a single day. Swimming at the foot of Babadağ, where paragliders drift overhead, is one of the best loved moments of a Fethiye programme.

West of the bay, Gemiler Island is like an open air museum with its Byzantine church ruins dedicated to Saint Nicholas; at sunset the channel between the island and the shore is spellbinding. The lighthouse of Kızılada and the pine shaded beaches of the Katrancı and Samanlık coves are classic stops on the daily route. Back in town, the narrow lanes of Paspatur, the fish market and the Lycian rock tombs round off the trip ashore.

Fethiye's land is as rich as its sea. Across from the town, Şövalye Island and the long Çalış shore are known for sunset walks; inland, the stone houses of abandoned Kayaköy, the cool summer waters of the Saklıkent Gorge and the ancient sites of Tlos and Letoon are easy to add to a holiday. At sea, the classic six island day tour can be stretched over Tersane Island and the Yassıca Islands to the coves of Göcek, so you can get to know both regions from a single departure.

Fethiye is one of the largest charter bases in the region, offering a broad choice from gulets and catamarans to motor yachts and sailing boats. The marina and the market sit side by side: an evening stroll along the quay, the restaurants in the bazaar and the lively market let you feel the town's pulse the moment you step off the boat. That energy makes Fethiye ideal for anyone who wants a boat holiday and time ashore in equal measure.

For overnight sailing, Fethiye is a two way gateway to the blue cruise. To the west, the route into the sheltered Göcek gulf and the Twelve Islands is calm and family friendly; to the east, the open coves towards Ölüdeniz and Kaş offer more adventurous sailing. A gulet holiday of a single week is enough to explore dozens of bays between the Fethiye gulf and Göcek without rushing.

Your choice of boat follows your group: large families and groups of friends are comfortable on wide decked, fully crewed gulets; those who want a roll free passage choose a catamaran, while guests after speed and comfort pick a motor yacht. For anyone who wants a blue cruise without chartering a whole boat, cabin charter is made for exactly that.

The season runs from May to late October, with July and August the liveliest and June and September the most balanced. Dalaman Airport is about 45 kilometres from Fethiye harbour, a forty five minute transfer, which makes it easy to land and step aboard the same day.

Prices vary with the type, size, season and length of the charter, so we always give the exact figure through a live offer. Share your dates, group size and the boat you have in mind, and we will send suitable Fethiye options, availability and a clear price the same day.