How much does a blue cruise in Turkey cost?

Blue cruise prices in Turkey start from €89 per night. The average charter price is €1,114 per night. Starting prices by yacht type: - Gulet: from €224 per night / €1,568 per week. - Sailboat: from €89 per night / €623 per week. - Motor Yacht: from €269 per night / €1,883 per week. - Catamaran: from €283 per night / €1,981 per week. Prices vary by yacht size, travel dates, departure location and trip length.

What are the most popular destinations for a blue voyage in Turkey?

Popular blue voyage destinations in Turkey include: - Most popular destination: Gocek. - Other popular destinations: Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bozburun.

When is the best time for a blue voyage in Turkey?

The seasonal guide for a blue voyage in Turkey is: - Recommended months: June, September. - High season: July, August. - Shoulder season: April, May, October, November. - Low season: January, February, March, December. During the recommended months, air temperatures average 26.3°C and sea temperatures average 25.7°C, with 24.7 sunny days per month and winds averaging 7.7 knots.

How long is a blue cruise in Turkey?

A blue cruise in Turkey lasts an average of 4 nights. Minimum stays vary by yacht: 1-7 nights.

What is included in the price of a blue voyage in Turkey, and which services cost extra?

Included services vary by yacht and charter arrangement. Skipper services for a blue voyage in Turkey cost an average of €186 per day. Depending on the yacht, this fee may be included in the charter price or charged separately. Fuel, meals, marina fees, cleaning and transfers may also carry additional charges. Included services, the exact skipper fee and payment terms are shown on each yacht’s detail page.

What types of yachts are suitable for a blue voyage?

The following yacht types are available for a blue voyage: - Gulet: traditional wooden yachts with spacious decks for a gulet cruise in Turkey. - Sailboat: wind-powered sailing and a closer connection with life at sea. - Catamaran: a twin-hull design with spacious living areas and stable cruising. - Motor yacht: comfortable living spaces and faster travel between bays. Traditional wooden designs such as aynakıç boats and tirhandils also feature in the blue voyage tradition. The right choice depends on your group size, comfort preferences and cruising plans.

Can I book a bareboat, skippered or crewed yacht for a blue cruise in Turkey?

Charter options for a blue cruise in Turkey vary by yacht: - Bareboat: you operate the yacht yourself. - Skippered: a professional skipper operates the yacht. - Crewed: a captain and crew provide onboard service. Bareboat charters may require a valid boating licence and relevant experience. Confirm the requirements with the boat owner before booking. For skippered or crewed charters, guests generally do not need a boating licence or sailing experience.

Blue Cruise Tour & Blue Voyage

What a blue cruise feels like

A blue cruise is a multi-day coastal holiday where the boat is both your accommodation and your way of exploring. Days combine swimming stops, time in bays and visits ashore; nights may be spent at anchor or in a harbor. Closely associated with sailing holidays in Turkey, the Blue Voyage tradition developed around Bodrum and the Gulf of Gökova in the mid-20th century. Its wooden-gulet heritage connects today’s holidays with coastal nature, history and shared life aboard.

Coastal stops that shape the journey

Around Göcek in southwestern Turkey, short passages among the Yassıca Islands and Tersane Island leave time for swimming and relaxing at anchor. A Bodrum–Gökova itinerary can combine pine-backed coves with the ancient harbor of Knidos. Farther along the Lycian coast, Kaş–Kekova cruises bring small coastal settlements and archaeological landscapes into the journey. Swimming is prohibited around Kekova’s protected sunken ruins, but designated nearby bays provide opportunities to swim.

Sharing the boat, choosing your support

For a gulet cruise or another overnight charter, consider cabin privacy alongside shared dining and deck space, allowing time together and room to relax independently. A private charter reserves the boat for your group, together with any skipper or crew. Bareboat guests operate the vessel and organize daily life, with the required competence and qualifications. A skipper handles operating the boat; a crewed arrangement may also include cooking, housekeeping and guest assistance, as agreed. Meals aboard or ashore can introduce coastal cooking through meze, vegetable dishes and seafood.

Blue cruise starting prices

Starting prices for the available overnight boat types are: • Gulet: nightly €224 / weekly €1,568 • Sailboat: nightly €89 / weekly €623 • Catamaran: nightly €283 / weekly €1,981 • Motor yacht: nightly €269 / weekly €1,883

When to go and how long to stay

On Turkey’s Aegean and southwestern Mediterranean coasts, the main boating season runs from April through October. May, June, September and early October generally offer warmth with less intense heat than midsummer. July and August bring the strongest seasonal northerly winds on exposed Aegean waters; sheltered southwestern gulfs offer gentler alternatives. Match your departure point to your route: Milas-Bodrum Airport serves Bodrum, while Dalaman serves Marmaris, Göcek and Fethiye. Week-long programmes are a familiar format, with shorter and longer holidays available depending on the offering. Choose distances that leave enough time for your preferred balance of swimming, deck time and exploring ashore.

2,003 yachts are available for Blue Cruise in Turkey.

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Bodrum Gulet 3 cabin 6 berths 12 guests 15 m Listing Number: #12519

Custom Made
2003
Bodrum

4.94(42)

Crewed

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

6 berths
3 cabin
12 guests
15 m
1 WC

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Gocek Motor Yacht 2 cabin 4 berths 4 guests 11 m Listing Number: #24100

Fisher, 34
2026
Gocek

4.89(31)

Crewed

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

4 berths
2 cabin
4 guests
11 m
2 WC

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Gocek Gulet 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 15 m Listing Number: #24891

Custom Made
2023
Gocek

4.80(22)

Crewed

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

8 berths
4 cabin
8 guests
15 m
4 WC

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Bodrum Gulet 2 cabin 4 berths 12 guests 12 m Listing Number: #27577

Custom Made
2013
Bodrum

4.91(7)

Crewed

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

4 berths
2 cabin
12 guests
12 m
2 WC

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Gocek Sailboat 2 cabin 4 berths 6 guests 14.2 m Listing Number: #10381

Bavaria, 46 Cruiser
2009
Gocek

4.92(39)

Skipper offered

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

4 berths
2 cabin
6 guests
14.2 m
1 WC

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Gocek Gulet 5 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 24 m Listing Number: #12374

Custom Made
2022
Gocek

4.72(21)

Crewed

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

10 berths
5 cabin
24 m
5 WC

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Bozburun Sailboat 2 cabin 4 berths 4 guests 9.76 m Listing Number: #11225

Bavaria, 31 Cruiser
2008
Bozburun

4.77(15)

Skipper offered

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

4 berths
2 cabin
9.8 m
1 WC

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Orhaniye Sailboat 3 cabin 8 berths 12 guests 13.94 m Listing Number: #19083

Beneteau, Oceanis 45
2013
Orhaniye

4.81(10)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

8 berths
3 cabin
12 guests
13.9 m
2 WC

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Bozburun Sailboat 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 13 m Listing Number: #20520

Beneteau, Cyclades 43.4
2007
Bozburun

4.99(21)

Skipper offered

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

8 berths
4 cabin
13 m
2 WC

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Marmaris Motor Yacht 3 cabin 6 berths 6 guests 16 m Listing Number: #29794

Custom Made
1999
Marmaris

4.93(11)

Crewed

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

6 berths
3 cabin
16 m
2 WC

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Fethiye Sailboat 3 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 12.4 m Listing Number: #12997

Hanse, 418
2023
Fethiye

4.93(7)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

8 berths
3 cabin
12.4 m
1 WC

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Marmaris Sailboat 3 cabin 6 berths 6 guests 12 m Listing Number: #24957

Bavaria, C38
2023
Marmaris

4.98(5)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

6 berths
3 cabin
12 m
1 WC

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Ayvalik Sailboat 3 cabin 5 berths 5 guests 36 ft Listing Number: #21456

Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 36i
1983
Ayvalik

4.72(19)

Skipper offered

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

5 berths
3 cabin
5 guests
11 m
1 WC

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Fethiye Sailboat 3 cabin 6 berths 6 guests 12.9 m Listing Number: #16477

Dufour, 425 Grand Large
2009
Fethiye

4.79(6)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

6 berths
3 cabin
12.9 m
2 WC

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Gocek Motor Yacht 4 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 21 m Listing Number: #19055

Custom Made
1997
Gocek

4.65(13)

Crewed

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

8 berths
4 cabin
21 m
3 WC

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Gocek Motor Yacht 2 cabin 4 berths 6 guests 14 m Listing Number: #12525

Rodman, 41
2001
Gocek

4.93(19)

Crewed

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

4 berths
2 cabin
6 guests
14 m
2 WC

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Fethiye Sailboat 3 cabin 6 berths 6 guests 12.43 m Listing Number: #21476

Beneteau, Oceanis 41
2014
Fethiye

4.85(5)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

6 berths
3 cabin
12.4 m
2 WC

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Marmaris Motor Yacht 3 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 16.5 m Listing Number: #21826

Custom Made
2012
Marmaris

4.84(4)

Crewed

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

8 berths
3 cabin
16.5 m
2 WC

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Fethiye Sailboat 6 cabin 11 berths 11 guests 15.55 m Listing Number: #5557

Hanse, 508
2019
Fethiye

4.75(3)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

11 berths
6 cabin
15.6 m
3 WC

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Datca Motor Yacht 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 15 m Listing Number: #9629

Custom Made
2000
Datca

4.92(6)

Crewed

Super Boat Owner

Fuel included

8 berths
4 cabin
8 guests
15 m
2 WC

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Orhaniye Sailboat 3 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 12 m Listing Number: #19400

Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 40.3
2005
Orhaniye

4.64(11)

Skipper mandatory

Super Boat Owner

8 berths
3 cabin
12 m
2 WC

Best value yachts for a blue cruise in Turkey

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AI summary of verified blue cruise reviews

Beautiful bays and itineraries shaped by guests' input and captains' suggestions are often highlights of the experience. Captains often earn praise for their professional, respectful conduct. Friendly, attentive crews also help guests feel comfortable and cared for on board. Some guests highlight clear communication with owners during planning, along with their continued availability.

Tasty, carefully prepared meals are another recurring highlight on board. Clean boats and orderly surroundings also earn praise. Some guests have reservations about the boat's overall condition.

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Erdi K.23 Oct 2026

We went as two families and had a wonderful time. Both the captain and the deckhand were very attentive. The food was incredibly delicious; they prepared whatever we asked for. One evening, we enjoyed...

Listing owner: MuratGocek / Turkey

Hilal G.22 Oct 2026

We had a wonderful boat holiday. The crew deserves more than five stars; they were all so friendly and helpful, doing their absolute best to ensure we had a great time. We were thoroughly pleased. I h...

Listing owner: MahmutGocek / Turkey

Kubilay E.21 Oct 2026

The captain and his crew gave us unforgettable memories and fulfilled all our requests. We had a wonderful holiday with our family and our newborn baby. Thank you.

Listing owner: BehnanBodrum / Turkey

James R.19 Oct 2026

We had a very good experience and truly enjoyed ourselves on the trip. The boat was excellent and very good to deal with, and the chef we had was awesome, she was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed the sa...

Listing owner: MehmetFethiye / Turkey

Mehmet Ali P.19 Oct 2026

We were pleased with our tour; thank you.

Listing owner: GülizarMarmaris / Turkey

Mihri K.19 Oct 2026

We rented it for my sister and her family. They were pleased with the tour.

Listing owner: BülentGocek / Turkey

Bora M.19 Oct 2026

The boat was very clean; we celebrated a birthday on board. It turned out just as we had imagined. The captain was also lovely.

Listing owner: SedaCesme / Turkey

Cormac O.17 Oct 2026

The Skipper was Yücel and first mate was Jasmin... What a fantastic duo! Looked after us so well, we wanted to take them home with us! The food was five star! They made us feel completely at home on t...

Listing owner: YücelGocek / Turkey

cevat k.14 Oct 2026

We had a very enjoyable holiday thanks to Captain Mehmet. The boat owners, Mr. Mustafa and his team, were also very helpful. We thank them all.

AYNUR A.14 Oct 2026

The boat served us well for the week; its sailing performance was good. We were a group of seven, though six would have been more comfortable. We made active use of the galley—including the oven—witho...

Listing owner: MutluGocek / Turkey

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Popular destinations for a blue cruise in Turkey

What a blue cruise feels like

Coastal stops that shape the journey

Sharing the boat, choosing your support

Blue cruise starting prices

When to go and how long to stay

Charter options for a blue voyage in Turkey

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