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Best Gulet options in Göcek
Unwind in luxury aboard traditional wooden gulets in Göcek’s world-famous, sea-only coves. Wake to a new paradise each morning and savor impeccable service from our professional crew.
Göcek is the first place that comes to mind in Turkey when the blue cruise is mentioned; the town has become almost synonymous with this way of travelling. With countless sheltered coves where pine forests meet turquoise water, a calm sea and a peaceful atmosphere, Göcek could have been designed for a holiday aboard a traditional wooden gulet. Chartering a gulet here is not just renting a boat; it is experiencing the spirit of Göcek in its most authentic and comfortable form.
On this page we list the gulets available for charter in Göcek with current prices. If you would also like to consider other boat types, you can compare the whole fleet in one list on our Göcek yacht charter page. Sending us your dates and group size is the quickest way to receive a precise quote for the gulets that suit you.
Göcek and the gulet complement each other perfectly. A gulet's wide decks are the ideal platform for sunbathing, reading or long dinners under the stars on Göcek's calm water. With a professional crew of captain, chef and deckhand, you enjoy the comfort of a private floating hotel without dealing with a single detail.
The enclosed shape of the gulf creates exactly the scenario in which gulets are strongest: short, waveless passages and a different sheltered cove to spend each night. The coves of the Twelve Islands lie so close together that even at a gulet's unhurried pace you can make several stops in a single day. If speed is your priority, look at a motor yacht; if you want the joy of sailing, consider a sailing yacht; and for a spacious family platform, a catamaran is a strong alternative.
Arriving on a morning flight and boarding your gulet the same day is entirely possible; in high season, staying one night in Göcek beforehand is a relaxed way to guard against flight delays.
Although it is a small town, Göcek has several fully equipped marinas:
Gulets depart from one of these marinas or from the municipal quay, depending on where the boat is berthed; the exact check-in point is confirmed in your booking. On weekly charters, boarding usually takes place on Saturday afternoon around 3:00-4:00 pm. The crew welcomes you at the quay, carries your luggage aboard, and on the first evening the captain gives a short briefing on the route and safety.
Gulet prices vary with the boat's length, cabin count, age, maintenance standard and the season. As a guide, the current ranges are:
The most important fact for budget planning is this: in Turkey, fuel is included in the charter price on captained gulet charters. You will not face an extra fuel bill at the end of the cruise for sailing within the standard route. This rule makes a gulet holiday a predictable, surprise-free choice compared with bareboat alternatives. The list on this page is fed by live inventory; the early-booking window (November to March) usually offers the widest choice and the best terms.
In high season (July-August) weekly blocks take priority; the shoulder months are more flexible for shorter requests.
Gulets are always chartered with a professional crew; there is no bareboat option on a gulet. The standard team varies with the size of the boat:
Crew salaries are included in the charter fee; a gratuity at the end of the cruise is optional and based on your satisfaction. The crew sleeps in its own separate quarters, so your privacy is protected.
The swimming season in Göcek is long and pleasant, and because the gulf is enclosed the sea stays calm and flat all season.
For gulet programmes we recommend June and September most, for their balance of warmth and calm.
Departing from Göcek, the first stop is the Yassıca Islands, a cluster of islets that forms a natural swimming pool. After a long swim, the gulet moves to Cleopatra's Bath Bay, famous for its submerged ancient ruins, where lunch is served on deck. In the afternoon you visit Bedri Rahmi Bay, known for the fish painting the artist Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu made on a rock, before an easy cruise back to Göcek towards sunset.
Routes are flexible; your captain adjusts the order according to the weather and how busy each cove is.
Traditional Turkish gulets are designed around comfort. Usually built of wood, they offer a generous dining area and lounging cushions on the wide aft deck, while the foredeck is reserved entirely for sunbathing. Cabins are generally air-conditioned, each with its own shower and toilet. Simple water-sports gear such as canoes, paddleboards and snorkelling sets is standard on gulets; some boats offer motorised toys such as jet skis and wakeboards at extra cost. The most valuable equipment of all is the professional, friendly crew that looks after you throughout the holiday.
When planning your gulet budget, keep these items in mind:
All chartered gulets hold commercial licences; mandatory safety equipment such as life jackets, fire extinguishers and first-aid kits is complete, and the boats carry comprehensive insurance. Your captain monitors the weather constantly; where safety is concerned, route decisions always rest with the captain.
Göcek and its surroundings hold special environmental protection area status, which brings rules that also protect the quality of your holiday: no waste is left in the coves, boat waste water is discharged only at pump-out stations, mooring buoys replace anchoring in certain bays and loud music stops after set hours at night. Your captain and crew know and apply these rules; as a guest, your part is simply to throw nothing into the sea and respect the natural surroundings. The clarity of these coves today is the result of years of taking these rules seriously.
To see gulet options beyond Göcek, have a look at our Fethiye gulet charter page; routes joining the two gulfs can be planned as a single programme.
May and October are the calmest and most pleasant months in Göcek. The weather is warm, the sea is mild and the crowds are smaller. June and September are also excellent choices. July and August are the hottest period, but thanks to Göcek's sheltered geography the sea stays calm all season.
Yes. Almost all gulet charters are crewed, with a captain, a chef and a deckhand. The crew's salaries are included in the charter fee, so all that is left for you is to enjoy the holiday.
Provisioning (food and drink) is usually not included in the charter fee. Before the cruise you receive a preference list. Your chef then does the shopping on your behalf and the costs are charged to you. Alternatively, you can do your own shopping, and some gulets also offer a fixed-price meal package.
Absolutely. The wide decks and stable build of a gulet give children safe space to move around, and Göcek's calm, waveless coves make swimming safe and enjoyable for them. Crews are generally experienced with families, and child-sized life jackets are kept on board.
Yes. Especially on one-week charters, a popular route option combines the Göcek coves with Fethiye harbour, Gemiler Island and, weather permitting, even Ölüdeniz.
Gulets are built around comfort, generous living space and a relaxed pace of cruising. They travel more slowly and suit guests who want to unwind. Motor yachts focus on speed and luxury and appeal to those who want to see more places in less time.
Göcek is about 22 km from Dalaman Airport (DLM), roughly a 25-minute drive. It is one of the easiest and fastest marina-to-airport transfers in Turkey.
Many of Göcek's bays have mobile phone and internet signal. In some very unspoiled, enclosed coves the signal can weaken or drop out completely, which is a great opportunity for a digital detox.
Daily gulet charter rates sit roughly in the 800 - 2,000 € band. The main factors are the boat's length, cabin count, age, maintenance standard and the season. Catered programmes are priced separately. Send us your dates and group size and we will quote available gulets precisely.
Weekly crewed gulet charters start from around 4,000 €. The budget rises with cabin count and comfort level; in the luxury segment weekly rates climb above 30,000 €. Provisioning and catered meal plans are added on top of this fee.
Capacity is limited by the number stated on the vessel's commercial licence. Göcek's gulets range from boutique 3-4 cabin boats to large gulets with 8-10 cabins; on overnight programmes 6-16 guests is the most common range. Day-trip gulets can carry more, and larger groups can cruise in convoy on several gulets.
Yes. In Turkey, fuel is included in the charter fee on captained gulet charters. You pay nothing extra for cruising within the standard route, which is one of the biggest advantages of a gulet holiday: the budget is clear from the start. Long additional legs outside the standard route are discussed separately before booking.
The APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) is a pre-paid budget collected before the cruise on crewed boats to cover provisioning and similar expenses. Your chef shops from your preference list using this budget, the account is settled with receipts at the end of the cruise and any remainder is refunded. If you prefer, you can choose a fixed-price meal package instead, or do the shopping yourself.
For weekly gulet charters in July and August we recommend booking 2-3 months ahead; popular gulets fill early in high season. Availability is more relaxed in May, June, September and October. For day-trip gulet cruises, getting in touch 1-2 weeks ahead is usually enough.
It depends on the boat. Some gulet owners accept pets and others do not. Mention it in your booking request and we can shortlist pet-friendly gulets; boats that accept pets may charge an extra cleaning fee.
The closest airport is Dalaman (DLM), about 22 km away; the transfer to the marinas takes 25 minutes. The flight from Istanbul takes about an hour. From the airport you can reach Göcek easily by taxi, private transfer or rental car.
Confirm how many guests you will be and when you want to travel. This is the first step in narrowing down gulets of the right size and budget.
Compare gulets across luxury, standard and economy categories. Look at cabin count, deck space and the amenities on offer.
Share your expectations with a professional charter agency and receive a curated list of available gulets with detailed quotes.
Review the agreement covering price, route and included or excluded services carefully, then confirm your booking with a deposit.
Pass your menu preferences and special requests, such as a birthday celebration, to the crew through your agency, and discuss the general route with your captain.
Pack light, fly into Dalaman Airport and reach your marina after a short transfer. Your crew will welcome you aboard and your holiday begins.
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Approximate daily charter price ranges by type, based on our live inventory: Gulet €800 - €2,000, Motor Yacht €1,000 - €2,200, Sailing Yacht €325 - €2,700, Catamaran €550 - €4,500.
| Boat Type | Daily Price Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|
| Gulet | €800 - €2,000 | 105 boats |
| Motor Yacht | €1,000 - €2,200 | 96 boats |
| Sailing Yacht | €325 - €2,700 | 113 boats |
| Catamaran | €550 - €4,500 | 30 boats |
Prices vary by season, capacity and crewed/bareboat choice; contact us with your dates and party size for an exact quote.
