TURKEY SAILING TOURS
The 15 best turkey sailing tours you can get aboard today, with what each costs, how long it stays out and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Sail from Kas Marina aboard a 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 with a skipper and private chef. Captain Erdem confirms your plans, while the chef serves Turkish meze, a choice of fish, steak, meatballs, or chicken, fresh fruit, cake, tea, and coffee. Swim and snorkel around the Kas islands, Inönü Bay, Ufakdere, and Pigeon Island.
Spend a relaxed day sailing from Fethiye Harbour through Fethiye Bay, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking captain and crew, swimming stops, and lunch on Göcek Island. Visit Flat Island, Dockyard Island, Cavy Bay, and Red Island, though the captain may change the route according to sea conditions and crowd levels.
“Good lunch, lots of space on the boat and nice swimming spots visited”
Spend about seven hours sailing Fethiye’s 12 Islands with a captain, crew, lunch, and hotel pickup. Swim in clear blue water, visit Dockyard Island’s calm harbor, and climb the natural rock steps into Cavy Bay. Drinks cost extra, and the boat can carry up to 60 people.
“Fabulous trip. The boat picked us up from our hotel and took us around many islands stopping 4 times. All the crew were very friendly. The food at lunch time was very good. We all had the chicken. Drinks all reasonably priced. One review mentioned the lack of music but we thought this was a good thing and made for a very peaceful trip. We would highly recommended this trip for families.”
Leave Kaş Setur Marina at 9:30 for a private yacht day with a skipper and chef. Swim at İnönü, Aquarium, Tersane, and Çamlık bays, pass the Sunken City of Kekova, visit Simena Castle, and see Lycian tombs near Üçağız. Lunch, tea, coffee, and snorkeling gear are included for your group of up to six.
Set sail from Kaş Marina at 10:00 a.m. on a private yacht for up to six people, led by Captain Ergun and his crew. Spend about 10 hours visiting Kekova, Kaleköy, Teimiussa, and quiet swimming spots, with lunch, Turkish tea, water, and plenty of room to relax. Snorkeling gear and a paddleboard may be available, but supplies are limited.
Spend four days aboard a traditional gulet from Fethiye to Olympos with a maximum of 15 people. You’ll sleep in a private en-suite cabin, eat 10 included meals, swim in quiet bays, visit Kas and Simena, view Kekova’s sunken ruins, and finish with a transfer to Olympos.
“Amazing trip across the coast of Turkey. Staff were kind and attentive to all needs. Super fun and a great time. I would definitely recommend to all.”
Join an English-speaking gulet cruise from Fethiye to Olympos, stopping at Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz, Kas, Kekova, Simena, and quiet swimming bays. Expect three breakfasts, lunches, dinners, Wi-Fi, unlimited drinking water, and a maximum of 18 people. Boat and crew names vary, with captains such as Mustafa and Only appearing on recent departures.
Spend 3.5 hours exploring Istanbul by road and water. Visit Balat, the Metal Church, Byzantine walls, and the Spice Bazaar, then take a 1.5-hour Bosphorus cruise past palaces, waterfront homes, and Rumeli Fortress. English and Spanish guides lead the tour, with pickup from central hotels.
“La guida è stata molto competente gentile e disponibile. Bella la crociera …”
Spend three nights aboard the Yacht Fortuna, a traditional Turkish gulet carrying up to 16 people from Fethiye to Olympos. You’ll swim at Butterfly Valley and Oludeniz, explore Kas and Simena, see Kekova’s Sunken City, and eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner aboard. Expect a relaxed schedule, simple cabins, and several optional entry fees.
“Wow , what a fantastic 3 night /4 day cruise on the Fortuna . Exceptional Captain and crew , very attentive and could not do enough for us . Excellent food everyday . The itinerary was perfect . The mix of the group was perfect . Would definitely recommend this cruise to family and friends . Perfect”
Join a maximum 16-person gulet cruise from Olympos to Fethiye, with Captain Mustafa and crew guiding you through Kekova, Kas, Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz, and St Nicholas Island. Expect three nights aboard, four lunches, three breakfasts, three dinners, unlimited water, swimming stops, castle ruins, and relaxed time at sea.
You’ll ride from your Alanya hotel to Yassi Hill, complete a safety briefing and takeoff practice, then fly for about 15 minutes from 400 or 700 meters. English, German, Russian, and Turkish-speaking pilots guide you to Cleopatra Beach. George helps with photos and videos afterward.
“Unreal experience, it was amazing. First time ever doing something like this, was a little scared at first but the pilot was very nice and reassuring. I believe his name was Ahmet but I could be wrong. Looking around while your in the air was amazing, just nothing like it 🤩 When we got back to the hub, we met George the Director. He’s also very friendly and sorted out the photos with us. And then also gave me and my brother a beer. 🍺 Everything about this trip was 5 stars. Thank you so much guys Highly recommend 💯Read more”
Sail for four days and three nights from Fethiye to Olympos aboard a standard Turkish gulet with up to 18 people. Swim at Butterfly Valley, anchor by Oludeniz, watch sunset at St Nicholas Island, explore Kas and Kekova, and see the Sunken City before transferring from Ucagiz to Olympos. Meals, water, linens, and limited air conditioning are included.
“Esperienza indimenticabile! Equipaggio eccellente: simpatico, accogliente, preparato e disponibile! Consiglio vivamente Farout per un tour in caicco! Sarei rimasta volentieri qualche giorno in più”
Spend four days and three nights aboard a gulet with up to 16 people, sailing from the Kekova area toward Fethiye. You’ll swim at Turtle Beach, cruise over Kekova’s sunken ruins, explore Kas and St. Nicholas Island, and enjoy three breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snorkeling gear, and a cooking class. Confirm the exact boarding point before booking.
Spend four days aboard a small gulet from Olympos or Demre to Fethiye, stopping at Kekova, Simena, Kas, Butterfly Valley, Ölüdeniz, and St. Nicholas Island. Swim, snorkel, explore ruins, and eat full-board meals with a group of no more than 16. Ibrahim arranges the boat, with Captain Ali and the Sea Angel 2 among the praised crew options.
“Superbe. Paysage à couper le souffle. Équipage attentionné. On a bien mangé et les cabines étaient confortables”
Spend eight days aboard a shared gulet cruising from Demre through Kekova and Kas. You’ll swim in clear bays, see the Sunken City, walk sections of the Lycian Way, visit ancient ruins, and enjoy onboard meals with up to 16 people. Confirm cabin and bathroom details before booking.
Sunset, snorkel, or the whole boat.
