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Motor yacht charter in Bodrum
Four cabins, a glass-walled saloon and a bar up top: a yacht quick enough for the southern islands and the fashionable north shore alike.
Motor yacht charter in Bodrum earns its keep when you want two things a gulet could never link in one day: a morning swim at the warm springs of Kara Ada and sundowners in Türkbükü on the opposite side of the peninsula. The Azimut 60 cruises at around 30 knots, which makes that combination entirely practical.
She is almost 19 metres long. Upstairs is a large flybridge with a bar counter and loungers; inside you get a bright saloon wrapped in glass and four cabins. A hydraulic platform lowers to the waterline, and the tender plus water toys turn an Orak stop into as much fun as the ride itself.
Twelve guests is the limit, and typical bookings are family celebrations, groups of friends and business meetings that work better afloat than in a restaurant. The two crew serve drinks and lunch, and around sunset they can ferry everyone by tender to the seafood places of Gümüşlük.
Motor yachts in Bodrum
What it costs
The lowest indicative prices among the yachts of this type on this page.
- Hourly cruise
- from €600 / hour
- Full day
- from €3,500 / day
Minimum hire from 3 h
Indicative "from" market prices for this destination. The exact price depends on dates, duration and the specific yacht, and comes in your personal quote.
Usually included
- A captain and a crew member looking after guests
- Fuel for a standard route to the nearer islands
- The tender and water toys at anchor
- Hydraulic swim platform, air-conditioned saloon and four cabins
Usually extra
- Lunch, canapés and alcohol to your own menu
- Long legs such as a same-day round trip to Türkbükü
- Berthing fees if you stop at another marina for dinner
- Hotel transfers to Yalıkavak or Bodrum
Exact inclusions depend on the yacht and are always listed in your written offer.
Where you go
You can board at Milta Bodrum Marina beneath the castle, at Yalıkavak Marina on the north coast or at D-Marin Turgutreis to the west. Kara Ada and Aquarium Bay are nearest to the castle, while Yalıkavak is the natural start for Türkbükü and Gümüşlük. An all-day booking is usually spent on the run out to Orak Island.
Marinas
- Milta Bodrum Marina
- Yalıkavak Marina
- D-Marin Turgutreis
When to go
The season spans May to October. July and August bring the meltemi, and that is when speed and an enclosed saloon pay off, since the captain can shift quickly to the lee side of the peninsula. Short charters typically start at three hours, and an evening slot pairs neatly with dinner ashore.
Motor yacht charter in Bodrum: FAQ
Which marina should we start from?
It depends on where you want to go. Central Bodrum suits Kara Ada and Aquarium Bay, while Yalıkavak is better for the northern bays. We will tell you which is closer to your hotel.
Does the Azimut 60 work for a business meeting?
Yes, it is a common request. The air-conditioned saloon is quiet enough for a proper conversation before everyone moves up to the flybridge. Food and drinks are agreed in advance.
What if the meltemi picks up during the trip?
The captain reroutes towards a sheltered shore, which is far easier on a fast motor yacht than on a slow gulet. If conditions are truly unsuitable, a new date is usually offered under the terms in your quote.