Gocek Motor Yacht Charter: Prices and Available Motor Yachts

Göcek sits in one of the Mediterranean's most sheltered gulfs, at the very centre of dozens of coves and islands that lie a short cruise apart. The difference a motor yacht makes in this geography is simple: speed. Where a gulet manages 2-3 coves in a day, a motor yacht reaches 5-6 different spots in the same time. For anyone who wants the most out of the area in limited holiday time, a motor yacht is the most logical choice in Göcek.

As a Göcek-based, TÜRSAB-licensed agency, we know the motor yachts on this page first hand. In the list below you can compare current prices and receive a precise quote quickly by sending your dates and group size. To see the whole fleet, our Göcek yacht charter page brings together every option, including gulets, sailing yachts and catamarans.

Why Charter a Motor Yacht in Göcek

Göcek's greatest asset is the short distance between its coves and islands, and a motor yacht exploits that proximity fully. The stretch between the Yassıca Islands and Cleopatra's Bath takes minutes, so most of your day is spent in the water rather than under way. With no dependence on wind, the programme is predictable; departure and return times stay firm.

The second advantage is comfort. Air conditioning, a generator, en-suite cabins and a modern galley are standard on most motor yachts. Motor yachts also tend to have a shallower draft than gulets, which allows closer access to shallow, unspoiled coves. The third is flexibility: if you love a cove you stay longer, and if it feels crowded you are at the next one within 20 minutes. Changing the route to suit the weather or a sudden whim is easiest on a motor yacht.

How to Get to Göcek

• By air: Fly into Dalaman (DLM), the nearest airport, which sits about 22 km from Göcek. The flight from Istanbul takes roughly an hour; in summer there are direct flights from many European cities.
• From the airport to Göcek: A taxi or private transfer covers the distance in around 25 minutes. We can organise the transfer to your motor yacht's marina together with your booking.
• By road: 30 minutes to Fethiye, 1 hour 15 minutes to Marmaris and 40 minutes to Dalyan. Access via the D400 highway is signposted and easy, and the marinas offer parking.

Arriving on a morning flight and setting off the same day is possible. Even so, in high season we recommend spending the previous night in Göcek, especially for weekly charters, as a buffer against flight delays.

Göcek Marinas

Göcek packs five marinas into a small town, making it the densest marina hub in Turkey. For motor yachts this means technical service, refuelling and berthing infrastructure are always close at hand:

• D-Marin Göcek: A fully equipped international marina favoured by megayachts as well.
• Skopea Marina: In the town centre, right beside the restaurants and cafes.
• Club Marina: A small harbour surrounded by greenery on the western side of the bay.
• Göcek Village Port: The harbour nearest the heart of the village, relaxed and welcoming.
• Marinturk Göcek Exclusive: Known for its capacity and technical service facilities.

Depending on the yacht you charter, departure is from one of these marinas or the municipal quay; we confirm the check-in point in your booking. On weekly charters, check-in usually takes place on Saturday afternoon and your captain gives a detailed briefing on the boat and the route.

Göcek Motor Yacht Charter Prices (2026)

Motor yacht prices vary across a wide range depending on the boat's length, age, engine power, cabin count and the season. As a guide:

• Liveaboard motor yachts: 1,000 - 2,200 € per day. In the luxury segment the upper limit is much higher; on large motor yachts weekly budgets can climb well above this band.
• Captained day-trip boats: From 300 - 700 €, depending on group size and the boat's comfort level.

One important point: in Turkey, fuel is generally included in the price on captained motor yacht charters. The daily rate you see covers fuel for the standard route. On bareboat charters, fuel is paid separately according to use. We always confirm this distinction in writing at the quote stage.

The boat list on this page is fed by live inventory, so the figures you see are current. Early booking (November to March) usually secures the best price. The main factors behind pricing: the boat's age and maintenance standard, engine power, cabin capacity, crew size, the season (July-August is the peak) and extra services.

Options by Duration

• Day cruise: Departure around 10:00 am, return at sunset. Thanks to the motor yacht's speed you can see the 5-6 best-known coves of the Twelve Islands in a single day. For day options across all boat types, see our daily yacht charter page.
• Weekend / 2-3 nights: A motor yacht's ability to go far in little time makes short liveaboard charters especially worthwhile. They are easier to find at the start and end of the season; in peak season weekly blocks take priority.
• Weekly charter: The classic blue cruise format, usually Saturday to Saturday. On a weekly motor yacht programme the route is not limited to the Göcek coves; it extends along the Fethiye-Ölüdeniz or Marmaris-Hisarönü line.

Captained or Bareboat?

• Captained charter: The choice of the large majority of our guests. Route, anchoring, weather watch and port formalities are handled by professionals. Large and luxury motor yachts are always chartered with captain and crew; boats over 15-18 metres usually carry at least one additional deckhand. On captained motor yacht charters fuel is generally included in the price, which greatly simplifies budget planning.
• Bareboat charter: Possible on small and mid-size motor yachts for guests holding a valid boating licence such as the ICC or the Turkish ADB, plus sufficient powerboat experience. The yacht is handed over with a full tank and the fuel consumed is paid on return. Owners usually require minimum experience, and documents are checked at check-in.
• The middle option: A professional captain can be added to bareboat-eligible yachts for a daily fee of around 150 - 250 €. Starting out with someone who knows the area and the cove entrances saves time on a first Göcek trip.

The class where bareboat is most common is sailing yachts; if you hold a licence, have a look at the sailing yacht options too.

Who Is It For?

• Guests short on time: A motor yacht is ideal for seeing Göcek's most iconic spots on a weekend escape or a holiday of just a few days.
• Comfort and luxury seekers: Guests expecting spacious air-conditioned cabins, modern equipment and personal service.
• Activity lovers: Groups and families who want to energise their holiday with water skiing, a seabob or a jet ski.
• Flexibility seekers: Those who want the freedom to change the route quickly with the weather or the mood and explore Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and even more distant destinations.

For large family groups looking for a stable platform, a catamaran is worth considering, and for a traditional crewed blue cruise, a gulet is the alternative.

Season and Weather

The Gulf of Göcek's geography shields it from strong winds and open-sea swell. That creates a comfortable, predictable environment for motor cruising; the risk of seasickness is noticeably lower than on the Aegean's open routes.

• May - June: Cool water, nature at its most vivid and a calm atmosphere. Prices are friendlier than in the peak period.
• July - August: The hottest air and sea temperatures, and the liveliest marinas and coves of the high season.
• September - October: The sea is still warm and the crowds have thinned. Availability for short motor yacht charters is easiest in these months.

Sample Itineraries

What sets motor yacht routes apart from other boat types is how many stops fit into the same amount of time.

1-Day Route: Six Stops in a Single Day

The speed advantage shows most clearly on a day cruise. Leaving the marina in the morning, the first stop is the Yassıca Islands, where the day starts with a swim in shallow, clear water. Next come Cleopatra's Bath Bay, known for its submerged ancient ruins, and pine-shaded Bedri Rahmi Bay for lunch. In the afternoon you visit Sarsala with its wide beach, Göbün, hidden like a secret harbour behind its narrow entrance, and Tersane Island with its historic ruins, before returning to Göcek towards sunset. This six-stop programme is what a two-day gulet route looks like when a motor yacht completes it in one day.

2-3 Day Route: Exploring the Gulf of Fethiye

• Day 1: Depart Göcek, pass Tersane and Domuz islands and cruise into the Gulf of Fethiye. Spend the afternoon and the night at Turunç Pınarı Bay, known for its view and its restaurant.
• Day 2: Continue towards Fethiye in the morning to explore the historic Gemiler Island and the surrounding coves. After cooling off at Soğuk Su Bay, anchor for the night at Karacaören, a quiet alternative.
• Day 3: Final swimming stops, then a fast, comfortable cruise back to Göcek.

1-Week Route: Göcek, Ölüdeniz and the Hisarönü Extension

• Days 1-2: The Göcek coves (Yassıca, Bedri Rahmi, Göbün) and the Twelve Islands area.
• Day 3: Cruise towards Fethiye; a photo stop at the Ölüdeniz lagoon and, weather permitting, Butterfly Valley.
• Day 4: The route turns west; with the motor yacht's speed, cross towards Marmaris and overnight around Kumlubük or Turunç.
• Days 5-6: Explore the quiet coves of the Gulf of Hisarönü (Selimiye and the Bozburun area). This extension is a range that slower boats cannot fit into a single week.
• Day 7: The return cruise to Göcek and a farewell swim in one last cove.

On longer programmes the route can also stretch east towards Kalkan and Kaş; that leg requires at least one overnight stop.

The Boat and Its Equipment

Motor yachts are designed around speed and comfort. Their stand-out features:

• Speed: Cruising at 20-30 knots and above, they shrink the distances.
• Flybridge: This upper deck above the wheelhouse offers cruising and sunbathing with a panoramic view.
• Comfort: Air conditioning, a generator, en-suite cabins and a modern galley are standard on most boats.
• Water toys: A tender (dinghy) and paddleboards are the common standard; larger models may carry a jet ski, seabob or water skis. State equipment requests before booking.

Cost Items

When planning a motor yacht budget, keep these items in mind:

• Charter fee: The boat's daily or weekly rate.
• Fuel: The most significant variable on a motor yacht, but who pays depends on the charter type. On captained charters fuel is generally included in the price and no extra payment arises for the standard route. On bareboat charters the yacht is handed over with a full tank and the fuel consumed is paid on return. Long routes beyond the standard programme are agreed in advance.
• Provisioning: You can do your own shopping or ask the crew to organise it.
• Port and mooring fees: Budget for these if you plan nights in private marinas other than the departure port.
• APA / deposit: On large crewed motor yachts an advance (APA) may be collected for provisioning and similar expenses. On bareboat charters a refundable security deposit is held against possible damage.
• Gratuity: For crew whose service you are happy with, a tip of around 5-15% of the charter fee is customary.

Safety, Insurance and Environmental Protection

All chartered motor yachts are commercially registered, insured and equipped with the required safety gear: life jackets, fire extinguishers and navigation instruments. Your captain monitors the weather continuously; on route decisions the final word, on safety grounds, is his.

Göcek and its surroundings form a special environmental protection area. Leaving no waste in the coves and following the designated anchoring and mooring-buoy rules is mandatory; in some bays you tie to a buoy instead of dropping anchor. For motor yacht users, respecting speed limits and the no-wake rule inside the coves is particularly important. Your captain knows and applies these rules; on bareboat charters, the area's rules are covered in the check-in briefing.

Local Highlights

• Yassıca Islands: An archipelago of shallow, sheltered islets you can swim between.
• Cleopatra's Bath Bay: The cove holding the ruins of a submerged historic bath.
• Bedri Rahmi Bay: A lush green cove known for the fish painting the artist Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu made on a rock.
• Sarsala Bay: A wide beach and calm water, a favourite stop for families.
• Domuz (Prince) Island: Known for its clear water and quiet anchorages.
• Göbün Bay: A completely sheltered hidden harbour behind a narrow entrance.
• Tersane Island: The gulf's largest island, notable for its historic ruins and sheltered harbour.

Tips

1. Optimise your route: Plan with your captain for a balance of pleasure and efficiency. Faster is not always better; sometimes a slow cruise with the view is the greater joy.
2. Travel light: Storage on motor yachts can be limited. Prefer soft, foldable bags over suitcases.
3. Book cove restaurants: If you plan to eat at popular jetty restaurants (such as Göbün or Sarsala), ask your captain to reserve a day ahead in high season.
4. Get the fuel policy in writing: See the fuel-included route scope for captained charters, and the handover and return terms for bareboat charters, clearly in the contract.
5. Stay flexible: Flexibility is the motor yacht's greatest advantage. If you love a cove, stay longer; you set the rhythm of the holiday.
6. Be responsible: Göcek is a special environmental protection area; keeping the sea clean and following the anchoring rules is everyone's responsibility.

If you are considering a departure point other than Göcek, have a look at our Fethiye motor yacht charter page; thanks to a motor yacht's speed, routes spanning both gulfs combine comfortably into a single programme.