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Weekly Yacht Charter

Weekly yacht charter guide: 2026 price ranges, the Saturday to Saturday schedule, 7 day sample routes, APA and cost items. Let us plan your Blue Cruise with gulet, motor yacht, sailing yacht and catamaran options.

A weekly yacht charter is the real Blue Cruise experience: moving from bay to bay and waking up to a new view every morning. A full week is the ideal length to swim without hurry, spend nights at anchor in unspoilt bays and truly settle into the rhythm of the boat. The yacht is exclusively yours for the week; the route, the menu and the daily pace are built around your preferences. If you are after a single day at sea, our daily boat rental page is the better address; this page is the guide to overnight, seven night programmes.

As a TURSAB member agency based in Gocek, we know the boats in our fleet in person and recommend verified options matching your group size and budget. From your first message to stepping aboard, you deal with a single point of contact.

Weekly Yacht Charter Prices (2026)

The main factors are the boat's type, length and age, the cabin count, the crew scope and the week you choose. As a guide:

  • Sailing yacht (bareboat): The most economical class, with a daily equivalent of roughly 300 to 500 Euros; with a valid licence you plot your own course.
  • Gulet (crewed): Weekly prices start from around 4,000 Euros and rise with cabin count, crew and equipment; luxury gulets go above 30,000 Euros per week.
  • Motor yacht: 1,000 to 2,200 Euros per day is common; in the luxury segment the upper limit climbs much higher.
  • Catamaran: A wide band of roughly 550 to 4,300 Euros per day, from compact bareboat models to fully crewed luxury catamarans.

The same boat can differ noticeably in price between early June and mid August. Maintenance standard, equipment such as a generator and air conditioning, water sports gear and catered programmes also matter. The most reliable path: send us your dates and group size and receive a few clearly itemised options, so you compare photos, cabin layouts and real prices.

How the Weekly Programme Works

The established pattern in Turkey runs from Saturday to Saturday:

  • Saturday (day 1): Check-in usually after 3 pm. You settle on board, go through the route and safety briefing with the captain, and most programmes start with a welcome swim in a nearby bay.
  • Sunday to Thursday: The main body of the route: breakfast, a cruise, a midday swim stop and an overnight anchorage in a sheltered bay. Daily cruises take 2 to 4 hours on most routes; the holiday happens at sea, not on the move.
  • Friday (last night): The boat returns in the evening to the departure port or a bay next to it, so Saturday's check-out is stress free.
  • Saturday (check-out): After breakfast, check-out in the morning. On bareboat charters the boat is inspected and the deposit release settled.

Inside this skeleton the route is fully flexible. Your captain updates the programme with you every evening; the only fixed point is returning to the departure port on time.

Sample Weekly Routes

  • Gocek and the Gulf of Fethiye: Departing Gocek; Yassica Islands, Bedri Rahmi Bay, Sarsala, Aga Limani, the Oludeniz coastline and back. Short distances and a gulf closed to open sea swell; the most comfortable route for first-timers and families with children. Boats departing from Gocek are ideal here.
  • Fethiye and Kekova: Departing Fethiye; Oludeniz, Butterfly Valley, Kalkan, Kas and the sunken city of Kekova. A discovery week joining the Lycian coast with the sea; the return version runs at a higher tempo, and one way programmes can be planned by boat. See the options departing from Fethiye.
  • Gocek, Marmaris and Hisaronu: The Kumlubuk, Selimiye, Bozburun and Datca line. Small fishing villages, bay-side restaurants and calm gulfs make the evenings a pleasure. Browse the Marmaris boats.
  • Bodrum and Gokova: Kara Ada, Cokertme, Seven Islands and English Harbour. A classic for sailing lovers thanks to steady winds. See the options departing from Bodrum.

The shared advantage is short daily legs: seeing two or three bays and anchoring early, not hours underway. The routes are examples; the final plan takes shape with your captain according to the weather.

Skippered or Bareboat?

  • Skippered and crewed charter: The choice of the large majority of our guests. Cruising, anchoring, weather watching, the galley and harbour formalities belong to the professionals; you simply live your holiday. Gulets and large motor yachts always come with a professional crew.
  • Bareboat charter: With a valid licence such as the ICC or RYA Day Skipper and enough experience, sailing yachts and catamarans can be chartered bareboat. Owners usually ask for a sailing resume; documents are checked at check-in and a deposit applies.
  • The formula in between: A professional skipper can be added to bareboat-capable boats for roughly 150 to 250 Euros per day, with the skipper's meals covered by the guests. Practical if you want to start with someone who knows the area and take the helm later.

The most common bareboat class is the sailing yacht; see our sailing yacht charter page for options.

Cabin and Boat Selection

Start by settling your group size and cabin layout:

  • 2 to 4 guests: A sailing yacht with 2 or 3 cabins or a compact catamaran; for couples, boutique motor yachts are a lovely alternative.
  • 5 to 8 guests: Sailing yachts and catamarans with 4 cabins, or gulets with 4 or 5. At the same cabin count a catamaran offers clearly more living space than a monohull.
  • 9 to 16 guests: Gulets with 5 cabins and more are the classic for large groups, with a wide deck, shade and a full crew as standard; see the gulet charter page.
  • Larger groups: Capacity is limited by the boat's commercial licence; for big events a two boat convoy can be set up with a jointly planned route.

The practical rule: one cabin per two guests, plus a spare if possible, and do not count the saloon sofa as a permanent bed. If undecided between types, compare: gulet charter, motor yacht charter, sailing yacht charter and catamaran charter.

Cost Items

Alongside the charter fee, allow for:

  • APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance): The advance budget on crewed charters for fuel, provisioning and harbour fees, usually 20 to 30 percent of the fee. Expenses are documented, the breakdown shared at the end and any balance returned.
  • Provisioning: On crewed boats the shopping follows your preference list and the chef runs the galley. On bareboat charters shopping is yours; a joint market run before departure or delivery to the boat is possible.
  • Fuel: On skippered gulet and motor yacht charters the standard route fuel is mostly included. Bareboat boats are handed over and returned with a full tank; sailing yachts consume little.
  • Harbour and mooring fees: Anchoring in the bays is mostly free; private marina nights are charged, and we adjust their number to your preference.
  • Security deposit: Taken at check-in on bareboat charters, released on undamaged return; the amount is stated in the contract.
  • Gratuity: Not compulsory; 5 to 15 percent of the charter fee is customary, handed to the captain at the end for the whole crew.

Every quote lists the included and excluded items one by one; you see the total budget clearly from the start.

Planning by Season

  • May and June: The sea is warming up, the bays are quiet and prices are gentler than midsummer. The right window for early season deals.
  • July and August: The hottest and busiest weeks, with the sea at its most comfortable; early booking is essential for the good boats.
  • September and October: The sea stays warm, the crowds thin out and the sailing winds turn beautiful. One of the smartest windows for price and comfort.

On sheltered routes such as Gocek and the Gulf of Fethiye even the season edges are comfortable; on open routes towards Kekova or Gokova, reviewing the wind calendar with your captain matters more.

When to Book?

  • November to March (early booking): The widest choice and usually the best prices. The July and August weeks of popular gulets start selling in winter.
  • For the high season: Book July and August weeks at least 4 to 8 weeks ahead; as options narrow, date flexibility becomes valuable.
  • For the shoulder season: In May, June, September and October, finding a good boat even a few weeks ahead is often possible.
  • Last minute: Gaps appear during the season, but the choice shrinks. For a specific boat or week, booking early is the only guaranteed path.

One practical detail: because of the Saturday to Saturday pattern, buy your flight tickets after the booking is confirmed.

How Booking Works

  1. Tell us your dates, group size and preferred boat type.
  2. We send suitable boats with photos, cabin plans and exact prices.
  3. After your choice, the contract is signed and the week is secured with a down payment.
  4. Before the holiday we finalise the route and menu preferences with your captain.

To start planning, fill in the quote form or write to us through the contact page. During working hours we usually reply within 15 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a weekly yacht charter cost?

Bareboat sailing yachts are the most economical class, with a daily equivalent of roughly 300 to 500 Euros. Crewed gulets start from around 4,000 Euros per week and the luxury segment goes above 30,000 Euros. Motor yachts commonly run 1,000 to 2,200 Euros per day, catamarans 550 to 4,300 Euros per day. Send us your dates and group size for exact prices.

How much does a one week boat holiday cost in total?

The total is the charter fee plus provisioning, harbour fees and gratuity, and depending on the boat, APA or fuel. On skippered gulets and motor yachts the standard route fuel is mostly included. On crewed charters allow roughly 20 to 30 percent of the fee for extras; on bareboat charters fuel and provisioning are your direct expenses. Every quote lists the items, so you see the budget without surprises.

What is included in a weekly charter price?

On crewed yachts the boat, crew and the yacht's insurance are included; on skippered gulet and motor yacht charters the standard route fuel is mostly included too. Food and drinks, marina fees outside the departure port and gratuity are usually separate. On bareboat charters fuel and provisioning are yours and a refundable deposit applies.

What is APA?

APA is the budget set aside in advance on crewed charters for fuel, provisioning and harbour fees, typically 20 to 30 percent of the charter fee. The captain records expenses with receipts; at the end the breakdown is shared and any remaining balance returned.

How does provisioning work, who does the shopping?

On crewed yachts a preference list covering meals, allergies and drinks is agreed before the holiday. Shopping is done on your behalf, usually from the APA budget, and the chef runs the galley. On bareboat charters shopping is yours; in Gocek and Fethiye, delivery to the boat can be arranged.

Which day does a weekly charter start, Saturday to Saturday?

Yes, standard weeks run Saturday to Saturday: check-in Saturday afternoon, usually after 3 pm, check-out the following Saturday morning. The last night is mostly spent in or near the departure port. Outside the peak season other day combinations are possible.

Is the route fixed in advance, or can it change?

It is not fixed. Sample routes are for planning; your captain updates the programme with you daily based on weather and your wishes. The only rule is returning on time to the start and end port. Tell us in advance about bays you want to see and the programme is built around them.

Which yacht type suits us?

Gulets suit larger families and comfort seekers, motor yachts those who want speed and luxury, sailing yachts guests who love sailing and value, catamarans families with children who want space and stability. We help you settle the right type for your group.

How should we choose the number of cabins?

One cabin per couple or per two guests. A family of four is comfortable in 2 or 3 cabins, a group of eight in 4. Avoid counting saloon sofas as beds; on a week-long holiday a cabin each clearly raises comfort, and taking one spare cabin is a common choice.

Can we charter a boat for a week without a skipper?

Yes. With a valid licence such as the ICC or RYA Day Skipper and enough experience, sailing yachts and catamarans can be chartered bareboat. Owners usually ask for a sailing resume and check documents at check-in. Gulets and large motor yachts always come with a professional crew.

How much gratuity does the crew receive?

Gratuity is not compulsory but customary. If you are happy with the service, 5 to 15 percent of the charter fee is widely accepted, handed to the captain at the end on behalf of the whole crew.

Should we charter one week or ten days?

One week is the standard, most efficient format; routes such as Gocek and the Gulf of Fethiye fit comfortably. Ten days make sense for reaching distant spots such as Kekova without hurry. In high season boats sell in Saturday blocks, so ten day programmes are easiest at the start and end of the season.

How far ahead should we book?

For the best price and choice, use the early booking window from November to March. For July or August weeks reserve at least 4 to 8 weeks ahead; the good boats fill early. May, June, September and October are usually more relaxed.

How much is the security deposit and when is it returned?

The deposit applies to bareboat charters; the amount is in the contract. It is blocked on a card or taken in cash at check-in and released after the check-out inspection if the boat is returned undamaged. On crewed charters the APA system applies instead.

Which region should we depart from?

The heart of weekly chartering in Turkey is the Gocek, Fethiye, Marmaris and Bodrum line. For first-timers we recommend Gocek for its sheltered, short-distance layout. Marmaris and Hisaronu suit a sailing week, Bodrum the Gokova winds, Fethiye the Kekova direction.

Is a weekly boat holiday possible with children?

Yes, and it is one of the best family holidays there is. We build the programme around stable boats, shallow sheltered bays and safety details such as life jackets and nets. Crews are experienced with children; catamarans stand out with their wide, flat living areas.

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