YACHTING

The azure waters of the Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara and Black Sea surround Turkey to the south, west and north, making a treasure chest of coves, inlets, bays and beaches in which yachtsmen can choose a different and private anchorage each night.

The sailing paradise of Turkey is also home to the Mavi Yolculuk, or Blue Voyage, an idyllic cruise which travels to the private beach of Cleopatra, the eternal fires of Mount Olimpos and the remains of thousands of ancient civilisations.

Sailing in Turkey also allows visitors to experience the hospitality of the people in the coastal villages and towns. The tempered winds blowing from west and northwest make the long summers ideal for yachting, and seem to encourage an appreciation of nature. From some of the turquoise coast's unspoilt and sheltered bays you can see mountain peaks rising to almost 3000 meters above sea level.

Marinas

Turkey's most established marinas lie on the southern Aegean and Mediterranean coasts at Izmir, Cesme, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Ayvalik, Mersin, Datca, Bozburun, Marmaris, Gocek, Fethiye, Kalkan, Kas, Finike, Kemer and Antalya. These well-equipped harbours contain all the services and provisions any yacht would require. Antalya, Bodrum Dalaman, Izmir and Istanbul airports provide quick links to all marinas in Turkey, ensuring departure by yacht within a day of landing.

Yacht Marinas registered by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Yacht Ports with Tourism Investment Certificate
			Capacity
City	Type	Port Name	On sea	On shore
MUGLA/ Bodrum	Pr	Bodrum Yalikavak Yacht Port	336	100
MUGLA/ Bodrum	Secondary Yacht Port	Kalkedon Marina	200	200
MUGLA/ Bodrum	Secondary Yacht Port	Karada Marina Bodrum	144	50
MUGLA/ Datca	Secondary Yacht Port	Meersea Kormen Yacht Port	246	56
MUGLA/ Gocek	Docking Place for Yachts	Il-tur Tourism and Yachting Administration JSC	80	-
MUGLA/ Marmaris	Yacht Slipway Facility	Marmarin Yacht Slipway Facility	-	200
MUGLA/ Marmaris	Secondary Yacht Port	Marti Marina and Yachting Administration JSC	301	70
MUGLA/ Marmaris	Yacht Slipway Facility	Yacht Slipway Facility	-	100
MUGLA/ Turgutreis	Secondary Yacht Port	Alacatur Tourist Facilities Yacht Port	40	12
MUGLA/ Turgutreis	Principal Yacht Port	Turgutreis Yacht Port	455	100

Gulettes

The singular design of the gulette, Turkey's indigenous sea-going vessel, blends practicality and tradition in a relaxed style that embodies the Blue Voyage. Over the years gulettes have evolved from traditional fishing and cargo vessels into their present profile of a broad beam and wide deck.

Constructed mainly in the shipyards of Bodrum, Bozburun, Marmaris and Istanbul, and along the Black Sea Coast, these boats are equipped with motors as well as fully functional rigging. The number of passengers a gulette carries depends on the boat's size, although most of them accommodate between eight and twelve people. These vessels have speparate accommodation for passengers, and chartering one will also include services and entertainment. Modern gulettes are comfortably equipped with most home comforts, and encourages a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all the passengers with a friendly relationship with the crew.

Travel agencies can arrange charters and fixed tours for a specific group or individually. Unlike cruises on large ocean liners, a gulette can explore the secluded and often deserted bays and coves of the coastline. The small harbours and settlements offer an intimate view of coastal life which large ships simply cannot. In many ways a gulette is like a full-service hotel where every room has a sea view and the scenery changes constantly.

Leaving Yachts in Turkish Marinas

Foreigners may leave their yachts in Turkey at a licensed yacht harbour or docking area for the purpose of storage, maintenance or repair, for a period of two years and leave the country.

In such cases, they must apply to the regional customs office with a document issued by a yacht harbour or docking area, and the requested process will be recorded in their passports. Owners may leave their yachts for up to five years, provided that the yachts sail from the harbour at least once every two years. At the end of 5 years, the Ministry of Tourism has the right to extend the length of stay.

Documents to be requested during time extension:

1. Yacht ownership certificate
2. Certificate proving the stay of yacht for five years
3. Certificate proving the usage of yacht by yacht owners at least once every two years
   a - Yacht Registration Form copies
4. Certificate of stay in yacht harbour or yacht docking area licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
   a - Docking agreements
   
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   MARINAS AND YACHT PLACES
   
   
   Ağanlar A.Ş.     0252 3167108     /     0252 3161683
   
   Ağantur A.Ş.     0252 3105150     /     0252 3165155
   
   Ceklift     0252 3136753     /     0252 3136755
   
   Ethemoğlu     0252 3162148     /     0252 3134133
   
   Mels A.Ş.     0252 3163106
   
   Hamit Rüştü     0252 3160653
   
   Mercan Yatçılık     0252 3162880     /     0252 3136891
   
   Yat Lift     0252 3167842     /     0252 3136891
   
   
   YACHT PRODUCE PLACES
   
   
   Dinç Arslan     0252 3138992
   
   Dirmil tersanesi     0252 3166658
   
   Ege Yat A.Ş.     0252 3161734
   
   Hasan Ali Bayar     0252 3165126
   
   Mehmet Kocatepe     0252 3689151
   
   İlkay Mıstık     0252 3689695
   
   Mustafa Cengiz     0252 3185119
   
   Mustafa Caner     0252 3165272
   
   YACHT PLACES
   
   Bofor Ltd.Şti     0252 3162054
   
   İsmet Cengiz     0252 3165338
   
   Niyazi Müştü     0252 5310295