Sailing holidays around southern Turkey
Crewed yacht charter along the Aegean Coast in the southwest of Turkey
Clapotis-Mer Yachting Holidays offers crewed Turkish gulets for private yacht charters along the Turkish Riviera and to the Dodecanese Islands, the Greek archipelago in the Aegean Sea, off the south-west coast of Turkey. These traditional-style yachts are equipped with all the modern comforts on board for unique sailing trips from the Turquoise Coast to the Greek Islands off Turkey’s Aegean coast.
South West Turkey is a long stretch of beautiful coastline bordering the Aegean Sea. The south coast of Turkey is renowned as one of the most popular destinations for sailing holidays in the Mediterranean. You will be able to sail and swim in clear blue water, paddle a kayak, go on a hike in the scenic mountains, or go on an excursion in the green pine forests. It is also famous for its Wonders of the Ancient World in today’s Turkey.
Start your cruise from a popular seaside town in Turkey, such as Bodrum, Marmaris, Gocek, or Fethiye.
The Turquoise Coast was part of ancient Lycia, whose archaeological remains are numerous. The Aegean coast of Turkey abounds in curiosities and wonders. Sail on to the fishing village of Ucagiz and visit the remains of a sunken ancient city on Kekova Island. The wild beaches of Cirali and Olympos are located on the Turkish Riviera in the southwest of Antalya. Myre is an ancient city in Lycia, occupied today by the Turkish city of Demre.
Cruise around the Datca peninsula and stopover at Aktur Bay in the Gulf of Hisaronu. Set sail for Bencik Bay, one of the most attractive sailing areas along the Turkish coast. Hisaronu Bay has several fine sandy coves. It is surrounded by mountains covered in green forests. Oludeniz’s Blue Lagoon, near Fethiye, is a nature reserve well known for its shallow turquoise waters. It is a paradise for paragliding and kitesurfing. These are some of the most beautiful yacht charter areas for a holiday on the south coast of Turkey.
Set off for Orhaniye Bay and discover the remains of an ancient castle. The turquoise bay of Selimiye is famed for its natural spring waters. Set a course for the bay of Dirsek Buku, one of the best anchorages for boats on a cruise along the southwest coast of Turkey. Catch sight of Symi, a Greek island, before sailing into the small gulf of Yesilova.
The village of Bozburun is a popular yachting resort to the west of Marmaris. Palamutbuku is a bay in Datca and a perfect place to stop in for yachts sailing to Knidos (or Cnidus), an ancient Greek city on the Carian coast in Turkey. Deveboynu Cape is located at the far south-west end of the Datca Peninsula in Turkey and to the north of Rhodes Island.
On a 7-day or longer sailing trip along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, you can visit most of the Dodecanese, the nearest group of Greek islands.
Cruise to Rhodes, the Island of the Knights and the largest of the Dodecanese group, near Turkey. Popular historical places to visit include the Crusader Palace of the Grand Masters and the charming old town of Lindos. Rhodes is the principal city in the Dodecanese, Greece. The citadel of Rhodes is one of the best-preserved mediaeval towns.
Travel on a sailing gulet to Kos Island from Bodrum, a vibrant coastal town in the south of Turkey. Kos is a Greek island and part of the Dodecanese group, known for its abundant sandy beaches. Kos Town is rich with Greek and Roman vestiges. Head for the ruins of the Asklepion, a healing temple in ancient Greece. Go to visit the mediaeval castle of Neratzia and the ancient Agora of Kos.
Clapotis-Mer Yachting Holidays offers a selection of crewed and fully equipped Turkish gulets for exclusive yacht charter holidays from Bodrum, a lively seaside town on Turkey’s Aegean coast, to the Dodecanese Islands. The group of islands is located off the southwestern coast of Turkey in southeastern Greece.
These traditional yachts combine comfortable and air-conditioned indoor areas with spacious outside living spaces. You will find relaxing sunbeds on the main deck, while the aft deck chill-out area is perfect for dining on board in the open air.
The walk-in deck saloon offers all modern onboard comforts and access through the aft deck area. There is a minibar area and an audio-visual system.
Each cabin has a private bathroom with shower and toilet. The crew has a separate cabin with bathroom. Bed linen and bath towels are provided. Airport transfers, meals, and drinks are not included.
There are plenty of water sports to enjoy on board.
All these yachts can sail from Turkey’s Aegean coast to the Greek Dodecanese Islands.
Map of the west coast of ancient Lycia
30-metre gulet cruises on the Turkish Riviera and the Dodecanese Islands
Clapotis-Mer Yachting Holidays offers yachting trips aboard this traditional gulet, sailing the Turquoise Coast, also known as the Turkish Riviera, and the Dodecanese Islands in Greek waters.
Start a gulet journey from Söğüt, a tranquil village near Marmaris, along the southwest coast of Turkey and visit the gorgeous bays and villages of Loryma, Söğüt, Bozburun, Hisarönü, and Datça.
Or cruise along the ancient Lycian coast in southwestern Turkey. Sailing the western route towards the Datça Peninsula and Gemiler Island near Fethiye offers a tranquil gulet cruise around secluded, crystal-clear coves and pine-forested coastlines, with a visit to the ancient ruins of Knidos. The east coast of Lycia, also called Turkey’s Turquoise Coast and running from Fethiye to Antalya, is a popular and well-traveled yachting route, especially between July and August. Ölüdeniz, in the south of Fethiye, is known as the Blue Lagoon, with calm waters and beautiful beaches. Kekova Island has a medieval fortress on top of a hill overlooking the sunken ruins of the ancient Lycian city of Simena. It is the most famous sunken city where you can sail by and see the remains of the town. Myra was a city in Lycia in what is today Demre, Antalya, Turkey, renowned for its spectacular rock tombs and Roman-era theatre.
These cruising holidays on the Turkish Riviera can include the surrounding Greek islands in the Dodecanese, located just off the southwest coast of Turkey. You can sail to the iconic Dodecanese islands, known for their medieval architecture, sandy beaches, and cultural history, such as Rhodes, Kos, Symi, Tilos, Chalki, Kalymnos, and Leros.
The chef will prepare a variety of fresh Turkish and Western dishes.
Onboard water sports include kayaking, windsurfing, snorkeling and reel fishing.
The yachting holiday package provides a private charter yacht with a professional crew; covers the yacht’s operating expenses; supplies bed linen and bath towels; arranges daily cleaning and port fees in Turkey; and includes full‑board meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—plus bottled water and soft drinks.
It does not include airfares, transfers from the airport to the port and back, or motorised water sports.
The ample teak decks have cushioned areas for sunbathing and relaxing. The yacht’s interior is decorated with mahogany wood and is fully air-conditioned.
The salon features a TV, an audio system, and a Wi-Fi connection.
The well-arranged main lounge opens onto the outdoor aft deck area under the shade, which is a hub for alfresco dining.
The yacht comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests in 8 cabins.
There is one large master cabin, five double cabins, and two twin cabins. Each cabin has its own en-suite bathroom complete with a walk-in shower and air conditioning. The crew has separate quarters.
29 metre Turkish sailing schooner gulet
Onboard accommodation consists of
Four double cabins with a large bed for two persons
And
Four twin cabins with two single beds.
Each cabin has en suite bathroom facilities.
A group of sixteen guests can charter this yacht for a sailing holiday along the Turkish Riviera. In the meantime, only twelve guests can sail the Dodecanese Islands aboard a Turkish-flagged boat.
Water sports include a speed boat with a 70-hp outboard engine, water skis, two kayaks, snorkeling, and fishing tackle gear. There is Wi-Fi internet access on board.
27 metre Turkish sailing ketch gulet
Sail from Turkey’s Turquoise Coast to the Dodecanese Islands
The boat can accommodate twelve guests in two double cabins with a large bed for two and four twin cabins with two single beds. Two twin cabins are convertible into double cabins.
All of them have en-suite facilities and full-time air conditioning.
The Turkisk gulet has a wide sailing ship transom.
The large deck layout offers plenty of space for sunbathing, relaxing, and dining in the shaded open air.
Water sports include a tender boat with a 50-hp outboard engine, a water ski, a wakeboard, two kayaks, snorkelling gear, two stand-up paddle boards, and a towable water tube.
There is a WiFi connection onboard.
24 metre Turkish sailing ketch gulet
Charter this yacht for a sailing holiday from Turkey’s Aegean coast to the Dodecanese Islands.
The boat can accommodate eight guests in four well-arranged and air-conditioned cabins:
Two double cabins and two twin cabins (convertible into double beds upon request).
Each of them has an en suite bathroom with a shower enclosure, an electric toilet, and a hair dryer.
Boating leisure includes a dinghy with 50 hp outboard engine, water skis, wake board, two kayaks, snorkeling gear, two stand up paddle boards, towable water tubes or a banana boat
There is an onboard washer dryer