Göcek Yacht Charter

A Göcek yacht charter is the most elegant way to explore the Mediterranean's most sheltered coves on calm water, far from the crowds. A small marina town under environmental protection, with no large hotels, Göcek opens straight onto the near still waters of Skopea Harbour for most of the season. Dozens of neighbouring bays within short sailing distances make Göcek an ideal starting point for both day trips and multi day blue cruises.

At the heart of the area lie the Twelve Islands. The old shipyard ruins of Tersane Island, the shallow turquoise channels of the Yassıca Islands, the pine scented coves of Domuz Island and little Zeytinli all fit comfortably into a single day. A Twelve Islands boat tour, weighing anchor in the morning and returning to the marina by evening with swim and snorkel stops along the way, is the classic Göcek programme.

On the facing shore, Bedri Rahmi Bay is known for the fish the painter carved into its rock, while the ancient Lycian tombs of Taşyaka stand right at the water's edge. The pebble beach of Sarsala, the pine shaded anchorage of Boynuzbükü, the clear water of Göbün and Kille Bay are the quiet stops of this route. At Hamam Bay you can swim over submerged ancient ruins and almost touch history.

One thing sets Göcek apart: the town has no beach of its own, so here the sea lies at the side of your boat. That turns even a day trip into a micro blue cruise. Dropping anchor for lunch at Manastır Bay, a second swim at Merdivenli or Kızılkuyruk, and meeting the sunset out in the middle of the gulf on the way back is an ordinary Göcek day. With the wind light on most days, this is also a safe learning water for anyone trying sailing for the first time.

With six marinas, Göcek is the best equipped base in the region. D-Marin, Skopea Marina, Club Marina and the village marinas host a broad fleet, from gulets and motor yachts to sailing yachts and catamarans. The town's calm, boutique character, its quayside fish restaurants and the cafés under the olive trees let you carry the same peace ashore the moment you step off your boat.

For overnight sailing, Göcek is where crewed gulet charter and motor yacht charter begin most comfortably. Because Göcek blue cruise routes mostly stay inside the sheltered gulf, they suit guests prone to seasickness and families sailing for the first time. A week aboard can stretch from the Göcek gulf to Fethiye, and on to Ölüdeniz and the Butterfly Valley.

Choosing a boat by group size is easy: large families settle on wide decked, fully crewed gulets; those who want a roll free passage prefer twin hull catamarans; and guests after speed and a modern interior lean towards motor yachts. For couples who want a blue cruise without chartering a whole boat, cabin charter is an option too.

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 25 kilometres from the marinas, a half hour transfer, which makes Göcek one of the few harbours where you can 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 Göcek options, availability and a clear price the same day.