Selimiye Hourly & Daily Yacht Charter and Boat Rental

A charming village located in Marmaris district of Mugla province, Selimiye is a place frequently preferred by those who want to have a calm and peaceful holiday. While life progresses slowly in Selimiye, the locals earn their living from fishing, beekeeping and olive farming. However, in recent years, the region has started to develop in terms of tourism, thus making Selimiye one of the frequent destinations of blue cruise boats.

With its crystal-clear sea and magnificent natural beauties, Selimiye is almost a garden of Eden. The mountains in the Selimiye Village are covered with pine, olive, willow and almond trees. Selimiye also has a rich historical and cultural texture. Located in the southwest of Marmaris, approximately 40 kilometers from the center of the district, Selimiye has many natural harbors and is mostly visited by sailing enthusiasts and yachtsmen.

The first settlement in Selimiye Village is known to date back to the 600s B.C. This region has hosted many powerful civilizations throughout history such as Caria, Byzantine and Ottoman. Ruins of Hellenistic walls, mausoleums, a lighthouse built to guide the boats coming to the shore, the historical monastery and theater are among the must-see historical structures in Selimiye. There are also ruins of an old castle on the highest hill (Sarikaya) of the village.

The pearl of the Gulf of Hisaronu, Selimiye Village was called “Hydas” in ancient times. The region was later named as “Losta” when it came under Byzantine rule. The village takes its current name from the Ottoman Sultan Selim I.

Boat trips are one of the most attractive ways to discover Selimiye with its clean beaches and deep blue sea. You can explore the best spots of Selimiye during a sailing holiday, or you can visit these areas by renting an hourly or daily boat without overnight stay.

With the hourly or daily boat rental option in Selimiye, you can enjoy the sun and sea to the fullest and freshen up your mind and add some excitement to your holiday by joining the nature and water sports activities. You can also witness the historical and cultural values of the region by taking short walks among the lush pine forests.

In Selimiye, daily boat tours usually depart from Marmaris in the morning and last until sunset in the evening. If you are not willing to spend the whole day on the boat and want to swim in different spots, you can choose to rent a boat for a few hours to choose the places you want to see and your route and set sail into the blues freely. Tour times may vary depending on the boat and can be made as half-day or full day. The minimum rental period is generally 2 hours, taking into account disembarkation and berthing.

Various tour programs and route options are offered for Selimiye boat trips departing from Marmaris. Within the Selimiye - Bencik route, which is one of the most popular tours, you can visit Sig Harbor, Manastir Cove, Aquarium Bay and Perili House Cove (American’s Home). During another preferred tour, the boats sail on the route of Koca Ada Bay, Bademli Cove, Kocabahce Bay, Kizkumu and Dirsekbuku.

Furthermore, you can join the sunset boat tours to have dinner with your loved ones against the magnificent views and add unforgettable memories together. Selimiye is also an ideal spot for diving. If you are interested in the diving sport, you can participate in diving tours to witness the extraordinary marine life in its natural habitat and swim with the colorful fishes and corals.

You can list hourly and daily chartered gulet, motor yacht, sailboat and catamarans in Selimiye by selecting the check-in and check-out dates as the same day.

Selimiye Hourly and Daily Boat Rental & Charter Prices

Hourly and daily boat rental prices in Selimiye vary according to the size, guest capacity and equipment of the boat. Rentals can be made for a minimum of 2-4 hours and on daily basis. Hourly rental prices start from 50 €. In hourly rentals, the total price is usually calculated based on the 1-hour rental fee. Daily rental prices, on the other hand, vary between 250 - 475 € in low season and 300 - 550 € in high season.