1 boats and yachts available for charter in Sinop
- Custom Made
- 2017
- Sinop
- 30 guests
- 13 m
- 1 WC
Explore gulet charter options in Sinop.
Trusted by thousands of travelers booking boat rentals every year.
Find the right private boat rental option for your sailing experience and travel style in Sinop.
Explore Day Charter yacht charter in Sinop.
Sinop occupies a narrow isthmus linking the mainland to the Boztepe Peninsula, with the Black Sea on three sides. Its defining boating feature is the south-facing Inner Harbour, which provides substantial natural shelter beneath a fortified historic waterfront. The outer side of the peninsula, by contrast, is directly exposed to the open Black Sea.
A yacht charter in Sinop is therefore better suited to harbor-centered cruising and short coastal exploration than to archipelago hopping. Nearby inlets, forested shores, beaches and exposed headlands give each outing a varied character, while the compact city makes it easy to combine time aboard with history and local food ashore. Within the broader choice of yacht charters in Turkey, Sinop offers a distinctly Black Sea setting shaped by its natural harbor, maritime history and fishing culture.
West of the city, Akliman Bay and Hamsilos Bay bring forest and water together in a landscape quite different from the urban harbor. Hamsilos is often called fjord-like, although it is more accurately a ria: a stream valley whose lower section was inundated by the sea. Hamsilos Nature Park is protected, so access and permitted activities should be checked before including it in a trip.
İnceburun marks Türkiye’s northernmost mainland point. Its lighthouse, built in 1863, gives the headland historical interest, but this is also part of the exposed coast where sea conditions require particular attention. Closer to the city, Karakum is known for its black volcanic sand and can complement a summer swimming trip.
Sarıada, Karaada and Tavşan Adası are three small uninhabited islets in the surrounding coastal landscape. They may add visual interest to a cruise, but landing or approaching closely should always depend on current conditions and applicable restrictions. Sarıkum, with its beach and wetland environment, is another protected area best approached with conservation rules in mind.
Sinop’s boating character is defined by the sharp contrast between sheltered and exposed water. The Inner Harbour can remain comparatively calm even when stronger wind and waves affect the northern and outer sides of the Boztepe Peninsula. Conditions observed from the waterfront should therefore not be used as a guide to the open coast.
This geography favors flexible coastal plans rather than rigid passage schedules. A trip may remain within protected harbor water or extend toward nearby bays and headlands when the marine forecast allows. Offshore wave energy is generally lowest in summer and highest in winter, while the coast remains humid and windy through much of the year.
Commercial, fishing and recreational vessels share the harbor area. Travelers do not need specialist navigational knowledge, but they should expect the skipper or operator to adjust timing and route choices to current forecasts, harbor traffic and the difference between inner-harbor and open-sea conditions.
June through September is the most favorable period for recreational boating around Sinop. These months combine warmer weather with the year’s generally lower offshore wave energy, making them the principal season for swimming and coastal trips. June, July, August and September are all identified as particularly suitable months.
May can provide settled-weather windows before the main summer period, although individual forecasts remain important. October is wetter and less consistent, so itineraries may require more flexibility. From November through April, cooler conditions, limited sunshine, stronger winds and higher winter wave energy substantially reduce normal recreational boating activity. Even in summer, the sheltered harbor and exposed coast can experience very different conditions on the same day.
A Sinop yacht charter can divide the day between short cruises, swimming and compact shore visits. The fortified waterfront immediately adjoining the harbor is central to the experience: Sinop Castle reflects the city’s long strategic role, while part of the citadel later became the Sinop Historical Prison. Ancient Sinope developed as an Ionian colony and Black Sea trading port, and the sheltered harbor subsequently supported commerce, naval activity and shipbuilding across several historical periods.
Nature is equally prominent beyond the city. Hamsilos and Akliman combine forested shores with drowned-valley coastal formations, while İnceburun provides a more exposed headland landscape. Beaches such as Karakum add opportunities for summer swimming, and nearby protected areas can support carefully planned walks ashore.
Meals in the city can draw on Sinop’s fishing and Black Sea traditions. Sinop mantısı, Sinop nokulu and Sinop lakerda are registered geographical indications, giving travelers several specifically local dishes to seek out after returning to the waterfront.
Sinop Airport is approximately 8 kilometers northwest of the city and is connected to the center by road. Intercity buses arrive at the central bus terminal, while the harbor and main historic waterfront are located in the city center. Local road transport or a private vehicle is useful for reaching Akliman, Hamsilos, İnceburun and Sarıkum.
Sinop Inner Harbour is the principal listed departure point for local boating trips. It gives Sinop a role as both a place to explore and a possible departure area, but travelers should not assume the presence of a full-service yacht marina. Confirm the exact embarkation point and the availability of berthing, fuel, water, repairs and other yacht services with the operator before arrival.
When comparing Sinop boat rental or charter options, start with the intended use of the boat: a short harbor outing, a swimming-focused coastal trip or a longer excursion toward nearby bays and headlands. Confirm the vessel’s capacity and onboard facilities for your group, whether a skipper is included, and which cruising area the quoted trip covers. The calm Inner Harbour should not be taken as evidence that an open-coast itinerary will proceed unchanged.
Ask the operator to specify the departure point, planned duration and arrangements for fuel, water and shore stops. If Hamsilos or Sarıkum is included, check how protected-area rules affect access and activities. Plans involving İnceburun or other exposed sections of coast should retain enough flexibility for route or timing changes.
Before leaving sheltered water, current official marine forecasts and relevant guidance from the Sinop Harbour Master should inform the final plan. This is especially important outside the main June-to-September season and whenever harbor conditions appear calm but winds are affecting the outer Black Sea coast.

The best time for yacht charter in Sinop depends on the season, with each period offering different sailing conditions and travel experiences.
June, July, August, September
Peak season
The busiest charter period in Sinop falls in June, July, August, September: 23°C air, 23°C sea, 19 sunny days a month and wind averaging 9 knots.
May, October
Shoulder
Shoulder season in Sinop covers May, October: 16°C air, 17°C sea, 10 sunny days a month and wind averaging 8 knots.
January, February, March, April, November, December
Low season
Low season in Sinop covers January, February, March, April, November, December: 10°C air, 12°C sea, 7 sunny days a month and wind averaging 9 knots.
Weather, sea and price values are multi-year climate averages for Sinop. The average price shows the seasonal price trend.
| Month | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌡️ Avg. temperature | 8° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 15° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 22° | 17° | 14° | 10° |
| ☀️ Avg. sunny days A day is counted as sunny when average daytime cloud cover is 30% or less. | 6 days | 4 days | 7 days | 9 days | 10 days | 16 days | 24 days | 23 days | 15 days | 10 days | 7 days | 6 days |
| 🌧️ Avg. days with rain A day is counted as rainy when at least 1 mm of rain falls. Monthly rainfall | 15 days85 mm | 11 days69 mm | 12 days72 mm | 9 days38 mm | 7 days38 mm | 4 days25 mm | 2 days18 mm | 3 days22 mm | 8 days48 mm | 10 days67 mm | 10 days64 mm | 14 days91 mm |
| 💨 Avg. wind Shows how windy a typical day is during this month, based on the full-day average. | 9 kn | 9 kn | 8 kn | 8 kn | 8 kn | 8 kn | 9 kn | 8 kn | 8 kn | 8 kn | 8 kn | 8 kn |
| 🌊 Avg. seawater temperature | 11° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 14° | 20° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 20° | 17° | 13° |
| 📅 Season | LOW | LOW | LOW | LOW | SHOULDER | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY | SHOULDER | LOW | LOW |
Available only for day charters.
Prices vary by yacht type, size, season and charter type. Additional costs such as fuel, skipper fees and security deposit may apply.
Last updated at August 22, 2026
/ day
gulet available
€389
€409
Prices vary by yacht type, size, season and charter type. Additional costs such as fuel, skipper fees and security deposit may apply.
Last updated at August 22, 2026
Learn everything you need to know about boat rental in Sinop, including costs, yacht types, charter options and sailing requirements.
Skippered
1 yacht
Crewed
1 yacht