7 Day Turkey Yacht Charter Itinerary: Bodrum to Göcek
The classic Turkish route: Bodrum, ancient Knidos, the Datça peninsula, Bozburun and the island scattered Gulf of Göcek. Pine forest to the waterline and a different bay every night.
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Departure
- Bodrum, Turkey
- Best season
- May to October
- Route
- 11 stops
- Ideal for
- Families, Groups of friends
In short
The Turquoise Coast from Bodrum to Göcek
A 7 day Turkey yacht charter from Bodrum to Göcek follows the Turquoise Coast by Knidos, the Datça peninsula, Bozburun and Ekincik to the Gulf of Göcek and Fethiye. Legs are two to four hours and most nights are spent at anchor in pine covered bays. Bodrum and Dalaman airports serve the two ends of the route. The season runs May to October. A crewed week typically costs around €55,000 plus expenses.
Turkey invented the cruising holiday the locals call the blue voyage, and this is its classic route. The coast between Bodrum and Göcek is deeply indented, green to the waterline and dotted with ruins that you often have to yourself.
Running one way means a new bay every night and no backtracking, with the calm, island filled Gulf of Göcek as the finale.
- Families
- Groups of friends
- Culture lovers
- Couples
Day by day
Your sample itinerary
The route runs equally well from Göcek to Bodrum. A round trip from Göcek around the Gulf of Fethiye suits families who prefer short legs, and with ten days the charter can continue east to Kaş and Kekova.
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Day 1
Bodrum to Knidos
Board in Bodrum below the castle and cruise along the Datça peninsula to Knidos. Anchor in the ancient harbour and walk through the ruins of the Greek city at sunset.
- Bodrum castle
- Datça peninsula
- Ancient Knidos
- Sunset among the ruins
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Day 2
Datça and Selimiye
Swim in the clear coves of the Datça coast, stop in the small town of Datça and continue into the Gulf of Hisarönü for dinner on the waterfront at Selimiye.
- Datça coves
- Datça town
- Gulf of Hisarönü
- Selimiye dinner
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Day 3
Bozburun
A slow day around Bozburun, the village where many of Turkey's gulets are built. Anchor behind the islands, swim and use the water toys.
- Bozburun
- Gulet shipyards
- Island anchorages
- Water toys
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Day 4
Ekincik and Dalyan
Cruise past Marmaris to Ekincik bay. A river boat takes you up the Dalyan river past Lycian rock tombs to the ruins of Kaunos and the turtle beach of İztuzu.
- Ekincik bay
- Dalyan river
- Lycian rock tombs
- İztuzu turtle beach
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Day 5
Göcek and the Twelve Islands
Enter the Gulf of Göcek and spend the day among its islands: Tersane with its ruined shipyard, the Yassıca islands and Cleopatra's Bath, where a sunken ruin lies under clear water.
- Tersane island
- Yassıca islands
- Cleopatra's Bath
- Paddle boards
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Day 6
Fethiye and Ölüdeniz
Cruise out to the blue lagoon of Ölüdeniz and Butterfly Valley, with a swim off Gemiler island and its Byzantine ruins on the way back into the gulf.
- Ölüdeniz lagoon
- Butterfly Valley
- Gemiler island
- Fethiye
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Day 7
Göcek
A final swim and breakfast at anchor, then a short cruise into Göcek to disembark, twenty minutes from Dalaman airport.
- Morning swim
- Göcek village
- Disembarkation
The charter
What is included
Every Navélia charter is private and fully crewed. You receive a written price before you book, and the yacht is confirmed with a 50% deposit. How charter pricing works
- Private yacht with captain and crew
- Soft drinks, water and towels
- Onboard chef on most yachts, provisions paid from the APA
- Fuel, food, wine, berths and local fees paid from the APA (advance provisioning allowance), charged additionally
- Water toys carried on board
- Airport transfers can be arranged
Turkey week charter yachts and superyachts
Navélia books crewed multi day and weekly charters in Turkey, from 20 metre crewed yachts to 100 metre flagship superyachts, drawn live from a worldwide fleet of 1,300+ vessels. Every charter includes full crew; most weekly rates fall between €40,000 and €130,000, and flagship superyachts reach €3,000,000.
Questions
Planning this route
How much does a week in Turkey cost?
A crewed week in the East Mediterranean typically costs around €55,000, with most yachts between €35,000 and €100,000 and superyachts from €100,000 to more than €500,000 per week. Rates in Turkey are often lower than for a comparable yacht further west. An advance provisioning allowance is charged additionally.
Motor yacht or gulet?
Both suit this route. Motor yachts cover the distances faster and leave more time at anchor. Luxury gulets offer more deck space and large cabins, which families and bigger groups appreciate.
Is one way better than a round trip?
One way from Bodrum to Göcek shows the most coast. A repositioning fee may apply, which we confirm before you book.
When is the best time to go?
May to October. June and September are ideal, and the water stays warm into October.
Make this route yours
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply with available yachts and a written price in about 10 minutes.
