Bodrum Yacht Charter
Bodrum is where the gulet was born: most of the wooden yachts sailing Turkey's Blue Cruise are still built in this peninsula's yards. Pairing the castle and amphitheatre of ancient Halicarnassus with the superyacht quays of Yalıkavak Marina, Bodrum is the Aegean's liveliest charter port.
Routes out of Bodrum have two characters: turn west for the fishermen's tables of Gümüşlük and the meltemi breezes of Yalıkavak, or head south for the clear water of Orak Island, the quiet bay of Çökertme and the long green shoreline of the Gulf of Gökova. The July-August meltemi is a sailor's dream; motor yacht guests should expect a light afternoon chop.
Highlights
- The home of gulet building — the crewed wooden-yacht tradition began here
- Yalıkavak Marina: Turkey's superyacht hub
- The Gökova route: Orak Island, Çökertme and Sedir Island
- Castle, amphitheatre and Bodrum nightlife within walking distance
Charter yachts in Bodrum
Ametist A Gulet
2000#1201
Captain Mehmet Buğra Gulet
2014#1200
Koca Yusuf 1 Gulet
2004#1199
Esma Sultan Gulet
2008#1198
Odyssey Gulet
1998#1197Frequently Asked Questions
Are gulets or motor yachts more common in Bodrum?
Crewed gulets are the backbone of the Bodrum fleet — they come with captain and cook and are chartered as a whole boat. The motor yacht and superyacht segment is also strong, centred on Yalıkavak. Sailing yachts and catamarans are listed on this page.
How many days does the Gökova route take from Bodrum?
The classic Gökova loop takes a week: Orak Island, Çökertme, Sedir Island (Cleopatra Beach), English Harbour and Karacasöğüt are the usual stops. Three-to-four-day trips cover Orak and Çökertme; two weeks lets you continue to Datça and Hisarönü.
Is the wind in Bodrum good for sailing?
Yes — the meltemi blows reliably in July and August, delivering 15-25 knots most afternoons. Mornings are usually calm, so itineraries typically motor early and sail after lunch. Spring and autumn bring lighter winds.
How do I get to Bodrum?
Milas-Bodrum Airport is 35-45 minutes from the marinas, with dense summer schedules from Istanbul, Ankara and Europe. Boats are usually handed over at Bodrum's Milta marina, Yalıkavak or Turgutreis.