The azure waters of the Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara and Black Sea surround Turkey to the south, west and north, making a treasure chest of coves, inlets, bays and beaches in which yachtsmen can choose a different and private anchorage each night.
The sailing paradise of Turkey is also home to the Mavi Yolculuk, or Blue Voyage, an idyllic cruise which travels to the private beach of Cleopatra, the eternal fires of Mount Olimpos and the remains of thousands of ancient civilisations.
Sailing in Turkey also allows visitors to experience the hospitality of the people in the coastal villages and towns. The tempered winds blowing from west and northwest make the long summers ideal for yachting, and seem to encourage an appreciation of nature. From some of the turquoise coast's unspoilt and sheltered bays you can see mountain peaks rising to almost 3000 meters above sea level.
Marinas
Turkey's most established marinas lie on the southern Aegean and Mediterranean coasts at Izmir, Cesme, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Ayvalik, Mersin, Datca, Bozburun, Marmaris, Gocek, Fethiye, Kalkan, Kas, Finike, Kemer and Antalya. These well-equipped harbours contain all the services and provisions any yacht would require. Antalya, Bodrum Dalaman, Izmir and Istanbul airports provide quick links to all marinas in Turkey, ensuring departure by yacht within a day of landing.
Yacht Marinas registered by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Yacht Ports with Tourism Investment Certificate
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Capacity
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| City | Type | Port Name | On sea | On shore |
| MUGLA/ Bodrum | Pr | Bodrum Yalikavak Yacht Port | 336 | 100 |
| MUGLA/ Bodrum | Secondary Yacht Port | Kalkedon Marina | 200 | 200 |
| MUGLA/ Bodrum | Secondary Yacht Port | Karada Marina Bodrum | 144 | 50 |
| MUGLA/ Datca | Secondary Yacht Port | Meersea Kormen Yacht Port | 246 | 56 |
| MUGLA/ Gocek | Docking Place for Yachts | Il-tur Tourism and Yachting Administration JSC | 80 | - |
| MUGLA/ Marmaris | Yacht Slipway Facility | Marmarin Yacht Slipway Facility | - | 200 |
| MUGLA/ Marmaris | Secondary Yacht Port | Marti Marina and Yachting Administration JSC | 301 | 70 |
| MUGLA/ Marmaris | Yacht Slipway Facility | Yacht Slipway Facility | - | 100 |
| MUGLA/ Turgutreis | Secondary Yacht Port | Alacatur Tourist Facilities Yacht Port | 40 | 12 |
| MUGLA/ Turgutreis | Principal Yacht Port | Turgutreis Yacht Port | 455 | 100 |
Gulettes
The singular design of the gulette, Turkey's indigenous sea-going vessel, blends practicality and tradition in a relaxed style that embodies the Blue Voyage. Over the years gulettes have evolved from traditional fishing and cargo vessels into their present profile of a broad beam and wide deck.
Constructed mainly in the shipyards of Bodrum, Bozburun, Marmaris and Istanbul, and along the Black Sea Coast, these boats are equipped with motors as well as fully functional rigging. The number of passengers a gulette carries depends on the boat's size, although most of them accommodate between eight and twelve people. These vessels have speparate accommodation for passengers, and chartering one will also include services and entertainment. Modern gulettes are comfortably equipped with most home comforts, and encourages a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all the passengers with a friendly relationship with the crew.
Travel agencies can arrange charters and fixed tours for a specific group or individually. Unlike cruises on large ocean liners, a gulette can explore the secluded and often deserted bays and coves of the coastline. The small harbours and settlements offer an intimate view of coastal life which large ships simply cannot. In many ways a gulette is like a full-service hotel where every room has a sea view and the scenery changes constantly.
Leaving Yachts in Turkish Marinas
Foreigners may leave their yachts in Turkey at a licensed yacht harbour or docking area for the purpose of storage, maintenance or repair, for a period of two years and leave the country.
In such cases, they must apply to the regional customs office with a document issued by a yacht harbour or docking area, and the requested process will be recorded in their passports. Owners may leave their yachts for up to five years, provided that the yachts sail from the harbour at least once every two years. At the end of 5 years, the Ministry of Tourism has the right to extend the length of stay.
Documents to be requested during time extension:
- Yacht ownership certificate
- Certificate proving the stay of yacht for five years
- Certificate proving the usage of yacht by yacht owners at least once every two years
a - Yacht Registration Form copies - Certificate of stay in yacht harbour or yacht docking area licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
a - Docking agreements
MARINAS AND YACHT PLACES
Ağanlar A.Ş. 0252 3167108 / 0252 3161683
Ağantur A.Ş. 0252 3105150 / 0252 3165155
Ceklift 0252 3136753 / 0252 3136755
Ethemoğlu 0252 3162148 / 0252 3134133
Mels A.Ş. 0252 3163106
Hamit Rüştü 0252 3160653
Mercan Yatçılık 0252 3162880 / 0252 3136891
Yat Lift 0252 3167842 / 0252 3136891
YACHT PRODUCE PLACES
Dinç Arslan 0252 3138992
Dirmil tersanesi 0252 3166658
Ege Yat A.Ş. 0252 3161734
Hasan Ali Bayar 0252 3165126
Mehmet Kocatepe 0252 3689151
İlkay Mıstık 0252 3689695
Mustafa Cengiz 0252 3185119
Mustafa Caner 0252 3165272
YACHT PLACES
Bofor Ltd.Şti 0252 3162054
İsmet Cengiz 0252 3165338
Niyazi Müştü 0252 5310295
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