A crewed gulet charter voyage

Bodrum Peninsula, Marmaris, Hisarönü & Datça, Gulf of Fethiye & Göcek charter itinerary

Bodrum to Göcek — Turkish Blue Voyage

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Follow one of the Mediterranean's most celebrated blue-voyage routes as you sail from the historic harbour of Bodrum to the yacht paradise of Göcek, weaving through ancient ruins, hidden coves, and serene fishing villages along Turkey's breathtaking southwestern coastline.

The voyage at a glance

Day 1

Bodrum — Karaada (Poyraz Bay)

Distance

Embark

Cruising

Day 2

Knidos — Ancient City & Cape Anchorage

Distance

18 nm

Cruising

~3h

Day 3

Datça — Town & Beaches

Distance

15 nm

Cruising

~2½h

Day 4

Selimiye — via Maris Bay

Distance

20 nm

Cruising

~3h

Day 5

Bozburun — via Dirsekbükü

Distance

3 nm

Cruising

~45 min

Day 6

Ekincik — via Bozukkale

Distance

26 nm

Cruising

~4h

Day 7

Bedri Rahmi Bay — via Cleopatra's Bath

Distance

18 nm

Cruising

~3h

Day 8

Göcek — Journey's End

Distance

5 nm

Cruising

~45 min

Day 1

Bodrum — Karaada (Poyraz Bay)

Bodrum Peninsula

Your voyage begins in vibrant Bodrum, where you board your gulet and settle in as the crew prepares for departure. A short sail brings you to Karaada — the Black Island — where you drop anchor in the sheltered Poyraz Bay. Here, the island's famed thermal hot springs and mysterious cave pools offer a wonderfully restorative welcome to life on the water.

Ashore nearbyAkyarlar bodrum4.9 · Zeki Muren Arts Museum4.8 · Zakka Cafe & Restaurant4.9 · Smash Burger Black Rock4.8

Day 2

Knidos — Ancient City & Cape Anchorage

Datca Peninsula · 18 nm · ~3h

Today's sail carries you westward to the dramatic headland where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas converge at ancient Knidos. Step ashore to wander the remarkably well-preserved ruins, including the site of the celebrated Temple of Aphrodite, before cooling off with a swim in the crystal-clear waters of this storied harbour.

Ashore nearbyKnidos Deveboynu Feneri4.9 · Knidos Lighthouse4.8

Day 3

Datça — Town & Beaches

Datca Peninsula · 15 nm · ~2½h

Sailing east along the slender Datça peninsula, you arrive at the charming town of Datça, celebrated for its unspoiled beaches and locally produced almonds and honey. Wander the relaxed waterfront market, sink your toes into the sandy shore, or simply absorb the unhurried rhythm of this wonderfully authentic Aegean town.

Ashore nearbyOld Datca Houses4.7 · Datça Meydan4.7 · ÖMER USTA DATÇA4.7 · Baba Lokantası4.7

Day 4

Selimiye — via Maris Bay

Hisaronu Gulf · 20 nm · ~3h

Leaving Datça, you cruise through the calm waters of Maris Bay — a perfect mid-morning swimming stop — before continuing to the picture-perfect village of Selimiye. Nestled at the head of a tranquil inlet, Selimiye enchants with its waterfront restaurants, fragrant pine-clad hills, and a genuinely peaceful atmosphere that invites you to linger over a long evening meal.

Ashore nearbySelimiye Manzara4.9 · Marmaris Kamelya Adasında Tarihi Manastır4.8 · Behabey selimiye4.8 · EsOeS BURGER Yemek4.8

Day 5

Bozburun — via Dirsekbükü

Bozburun Peninsula · 3 nm · ~45 min

The morning brings a scenic cruise to Dirsekbükü, a quiet and intimate cove ideal for a refreshing swim before lunch on deck. Continuing on, you arrive at the traditional village of Bozburun, long renowned as one of Turkey's finest centres of wooden gulet craftsmanship — a wonderful place to stroll the quayside and observe the centuries-old art of boat building up close.

Ashore nearbyLarymna-Loryma4.7 · Papatya Ev Yemekleri4.9 · Karia patisserie4.9

Day 6

Ekincik — via Bozukkale

Köyceğiz & Dalyan · 26 nm · ~4h

You round the rugged cape and pause at Bozukkale — 'Broken Castle' — where the ancient Loryma fortress crowns a hilltop above a sheltered bay, rewarding those who climb with sweeping panoramic views. Pressing on, you anchor for the night in serene Ekincik Bay, from where a memorable excursion by local river boat along the Dalyan Delta reveals Lycian rock tombs carved high into the cliffs and the protected Iztuzu Beach, nesting ground of the endangered loggerhead turtle.

Ashore nearbyEkincik Gara Ali Et ve Balık Restaurantı4.8 · My Marina Yacht Club4.5

Day 7

Bedri Rahmi Bay — via Cleopatra's Bath

Göcek 12 Islands · 18 nm · ~3h

Sailing toward the Gulf of Fethiye, you pause at the ancient submerged thermal bath known as Cleopatra's Bath — legend holds it was gifted by Mark Antony to Cleopatra herself — for a swim in its warm, history-laden waters. You then glide into Bedri Rahmi Bay, named in honour of the beloved Turkish painter, where Lycian rock tombs gaze down from the cliffs above and the turquoise shallows offer some of the finest swimming of the entire voyage.

Ashore nearbyBüyük Ova Koyu4.8 · Bedri Rahmi Koyu4.6 · KÖYLÜM TUĞBA GÖZLEME EVİ4.8 · BOYNUZBUKU RESTAURANT & Parasailing4.3

Day 8

Göcek — Journey's End

Göcek · 5 nm · ~45 min

Your final morning sail delivers you to the elegant yachting haven of Göcek, framed by pine-forested hills and dotted with well-appointed marinas. Browse the boutique shops and waterfront cafes at your leisure before bidding farewell to your crew — a fitting and memorable conclusion to one of the Mediterranean's most treasured blue-voyage routes.

Ashore nearbyGöcek4.7 · Municipality of Gocek Marina4.6 · Nena Lounge Göcek4.8 · Latife Meyhane Göcek4.7

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