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Turkey
Sailing yacht charter in Fethiye & Göcek
The gulf's sheltered water is the perfect place to feel a boat move without an engine for the first time.
Sailing yacht charter in Fethiye & Göcek is an excellent first taste of sailing. Islands screen the gulf, there is barely any swell, and even complete novices soon let go of the handrails. The skipper is happy to hand over the wheel, explain how to work the wind and keep the outing enjoyable.
The Bavaria C45 is a newer-generation design with a broad stern and a strikingly roomy cockpit. Twin wheels, a big table and a fold-down bathing platform make life easy for a group of ten, and four cabins give everyone somewhere to change.
It is one of the better-value ways to spend a day afloat in this corner of Turkey: silence in place of engine noise, unhurried stops and a genuine sense of yachting. Couples, friends and families who care about the journey, not just the destination, take to it quickly.
Sailing yachts in Fethiye & Göcek
What it costs
The lowest indicative prices among the yachts of this type on this page.
- Hourly cruise
- from €150 / hour
- Full day
- from €800 / day
Minimum hire from 4 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 skipper keen to teach and share the helm
- Sails, life jackets and all equipment
- Bimini over the cockpit
- Motoring in and out of the marina
Usually extra
- Lunch and drinks on board
- Extending the sail until sunset
- Staying aboard overnight, by separate arrangement
- Getting to the marina
Exact inclusions depend on the yacht and are always listed in your written offer.
Where you go
From Ece Marina in Fethiye the yacht sails to Gemiler Island with its Byzantine ruins and on to the Ölüdeniz lagoon. From Göcek it heads among the 12 Islands, for example to Yassıca and Tersane. Nobody plans a long passage under sail in a single day here; the aim is two lovely stops and an easy ride home.
Marinas
- D-Marin Göcek
- Skopea Marina (Göcek)
- Ece Marina (Fethiye)
When to go
She sails from May to October. Beginners and families enjoy June and September, with lighter breezes and gentler heat; in July and August the wind freshens and the sailing gets livelier. Four hours is the usual minimum, though a whole day leaves more room for both sailing and swimming.
Sailing yacht charter in Fethiye & Göcek: FAQ
Do we need any sailing experience?
None. The skipper handles everything, and you join in only if you want to. The calm Gulf of Fethiye is ideal for a first time.
How many does the Bavaria C45 take?
Ten at most. For a comfortable day with swimming and lunch at the cockpit table, six to eight is ideal.
What if there is no wind?
The yacht motors instead, and the captain picks nearer bays. A windless day usually just means more time in the water.