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From Bodrum’s lively nights to serene bays, embark on an adventure. With a rich fleet of luxury motor yachts and traditional gulets, we offer a bespoke holiday in the Aegean’s gem.
Bodrum is the historic capital of boat rental in Turkey. The wooden vessels known worldwide as gulets were shaped in Bodrum's shipyards, a craft born of sponge-diving and fishing boats and still alive on the peninsula. The blue cruise began here too: the Gökova trips the writer known as the Fisherman of Halicarnassus made with his friends in the 1940s grew into a holiday format known around the world. Sailing from Bodrum today means the modern, comfortable form of that tradition.
As a TÜRSAB-licensed agency, we follow the Bodrum fleet closely. Compare current prices below, then send your dates and group size for a clear quote.
Bodrum's greatest strength is variety. Two boats from the same harbour can deliver completely different holidays: one heads for Gökova's quiet, pine-fringed coves, the other for Yalıkavak Marina's restaurants and the peninsula's beach clubs. As the centre of gulet building, Bodrum holds one of Turkey's largest and best-kept gulet fleets, including much of the mega gulet class. Kos is only hours away, so one itinerary can include two countries.
Arriving on a morning flight and sailing the same day is possible; in high season we still recommend staying in Bodrum the night before embarkation as a buffer against delays.
Your departure point depends on where your boat is berthed:
Day-tour boats mostly leave from the central quays. We confirm the exact check-in point with your booking; on weekly charters, boarding is usually after 3 pm on Saturday, with a full briefing from your captain.
Prices vary widely with boat type, length, age, season and duration. As a guide:
Weekly crewed gulet charters start from about 4,000 € and exceed 30,000 € in the luxury segment; Bodrum's mega gulet fleet pushes that ceiling even higher. The boat list on this page is fed by live inventory, so the figures are current. Booking between November and March usually brings the best price.
Main price factors: the boat's age and condition, cabin and guest capacity, crew size, season (July-August is the peak), duration and extras such as catering, water sports, transfers and Greek island formalities.
The season runs from May to the end of October.
In the Aegean the meltemi is more pronounced than in enclosed gulfs; it builds in the afternoon and settles towards evening. An advantage for sailors, a planning point for comfort seekers: captains schedule long passages for the morning and place swimming stops in sheltered coves. Gökova's indented shape offers protection in every wind direction.
From the central quay the boat first heads for Kara Ada, with a swimming stop in the clear water around the island. Next comes snorkelling in Aquarium Bay, named for the clarity of its water. In the afternoon the route continues to Kissebükü, where Byzantine ruins reach the shore, before returning towards sunset.
Kos is a few hours' sail from Bodrum; when the programme allows, Kalymnos and Leros join the route. This extension involves international entry and exit formalities (passport, transit log, port procedures and, where applicable, a Schengen visa), so it must be planned at the booking stage; your agency organises the paperwork.
All commercially chartered boats carry the required safety equipment (life jackets, fire extinguishers, first aid kit) and are comprehensively insured. The captain's weather and routing decisions put safety first; shifting the programme when the meltemi builds is normal. Entry and anchoring rules apply at protected sites such as Sedir Island. For a Greek islands crossing, clarify passports and visas at the very start of the booking.
For options beyond Bodrum, see our Marmaris and Göcek pages; longer programmes combining Gökova with the Hisarönü or Fethiye gulfs can be planned in a single booking.
Rough guide: crewed day-tour boats 300-700 €, sailing yachts 300-500 € per day, motor yachts 1,000-2,200 € per day, gulets 800-2,000 € per day. Weekly crewed gulets start from around 4,000 € and exceed 30,000 € in the luxury segment; Bodrum's mega gulet fleet pushes the ceiling even higher. Send your dates and group size for a clear quote.
Yes. Private day charters leave the central quays in the morning, stop for swimming at Kara Ada, Aquarium Bay and Kissebükü, and return towards sunset. Crewed day boats start from about 300 €; see our daily yacht charter page.
The classic Gökova blue cruise lasts one week: Orak Island, Çökertme, Seven Islands, English Harbour, Löngöz, Karacasöğüt and Sedir Island (Cleopatra Beach). With 2-3 days you can cover the entrance of the gulf along the Orak-Çökertme line. Sheltered Gökova also suits a first blue cruise very well.
Yes. Kos is a few hours' sail away; Kalymnos and Leros are popular extensions. You need a valid passport and, where applicable, a Schengen visa; customs and transit log formalities must be arranged by your agency beforehand, so state this plan at booking.
Yes. With a valid ICC, RYA Day Skipper or equivalent licence and enough experience, you can charter sailing yachts and catamarans bareboat. Owners usually ask for a yacht CV and check documents at check-in. The Aegean meltemi is pronounced, so if you do not know the area we recommend a skipper.
Capacity is limited to the vessel's commercial licence. Day-tour boats usually take 10-12 guests; liveaboard gulets carry 8-16 depending on cabins. Bodrum's larger gulets can take more, and big groups can charter several boats in convoy.
A professional captain can be added to bareboat-eligible boats for roughly 150-250 € per day depending on season and boat size; the captain's meals are provided by the guests.
On crewed gulet and motor yacht charters, fuel for the standard route is mostly included, and generally on day tours too. On bareboats, fuel is paid by the guests: full tank out, full tank back. Extended routes such as the Greek islands are covered separately in the contract.
The weekly fee generally covers the boat, standard equipment, insurance and, if crewed, the crew. Provisioning, berthing outside the home port, Greek-route customs and transit log costs and crew gratuity are usually extra. On day tours, captain, fuel and the standard route are mostly included.
It depends on the boat: some owners accept pets, some do not. Tell us before booking and we will list the pet-friendly boats in the Bodrum fleet.
For July-August, book 4-8 weeks ahead for weekly charters and 1-2 weeks for day charters. Popular gulets fill early, and the November-March early-booking window usually brings the best price. Off-season, a few days ahead is often enough.
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) is about 36 km away; the transfer to the marinas takes 40-45 minutes. Istanbul is about a one-hour flight, with a dense direct network in summer. Continue by taxi, private transfer, Havaş shuttle or rental car.
The season runs from May to late October. June and September offer steady sailing winds. July and August are hottest and busiest, with the daytime meltemi balancing the heat. May and October suit a quieter holiday, and the sea is still warm in October.
Yes. The Gulf of Gökova shelters countless calm coves. Seven Islands, Löngöz, English Harbour and Karacasöğüt are the classic escapes, and your captain will suggest even quieter spots depending on conditions.
Yes. On a crewed gulet you holiday without handling route, cooking or navigation. Sheltered Gökova is a comfortable start for anyone wary of open water, and your captain adjusts the programme to the sea and wind.
On bareboats, provisioning is entirely yours. On crewed boats you give a preference list and the shopping is done for you, covered by a pre-paid budget called the APA. On day tours, some boats include lunch.
Decide between Bodrum's lively social scene and the calm of Gökova. Settle dates, group size and budget.
A gulet for the Gökova classic, a motor yacht for luxury and speed, a sailing yacht for the wind, or a catamaran for family comfort.
Share your expectations with a professional agency and review the options prepared for you.
Review a contract that clearly states price, route options and inclusions, then complete your booking.
Arrange special requests such as a Greek islands visit, menus and celebrations with your agency in advance.
Organise your travel, pack light and set off into some of the finest waters of the Aegean.
Approximate daily charter price ranges by type, based on our live inventory: Gulet €900 - €2,500, Motor Yacht €1,500 - €8,600, Sailing Yacht €275 - €400, Catamaran €900 - €1,650.
| Boat Type | Daily Price Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|
| Gulet | €900 - €2,500 | 260 boats |
| Motor Yacht | €1,500 - €8,600 | 107 boats |
| Sailing Yacht | €275 - €400 | 8 boats |
| Catamaran | €900 - €1,650 | 5 boats |
Prices vary by season, capacity and crewed/bareboat choice; contact us with your dates and party size for an exact quote.
