Sailing Yacht Rental

Turquoise water sailing in Turkey means cruising along the gulfs and bays of the much indented Turkish coastline. It is also a journey back in time, with a plethora of archaeological sites, castles, and temples that reflect its importance in ancient and medieval times. Especially the southwest coast – roughly speaking the stretch of coastline from Izmir via Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, and Kas to Antalya – is an ideal cruising ground. This stretch of Turkish coastline is usually divided into four different Sailing yacht charter areas luxury sailing yachts.

The Ionian Coast: Izmir – Kusadasi – Güllük – Bodrum, a coastline that claims to have the best climate and which shores brought forth the rich culture of the Ionians and their great philosophers.

The Carian Coast: Bodrum – Marmaris, the most popular sailing ground which includes the two largest sailing yacht rental bases in Turkey: Bodrum and Marmaris.

The West Lycian Coast: Marmaris – Fethiye the pirate coast with its wild, mountainous shores and hundreds of hidden coves. The east Lycian Coast: Fethiye – Kas – Finike – Antalya, rock tombs, and solid stone sarcophagi.

If you wish to charter a yacht and would like independent advice on reliable charter companies in Turkey. Please see my yacht rental or sailing yacht rental pages.