A large motor superyacht cruising along the turquoise Turkish coastline

Yachting in Türkiye

Turquoise coves, pine-clad shores and harbour towns older than memory — six coasts, each with its own character.

Cruising regions

Choose your coast.

Bodrum town and castle beside a turquoise Aegean bay

Bodrum

Aegean · Lively
 Sheltered pine-fringed bays around Göcek dotted with yachts

Göcek

Sheltered · Calm
 Marmaris marina and turquoise bay ringed by mountains

Marmaris

Deep bays · Marinas
 The Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz near Fethiye

Fethiye

Twelve Islands · Ölüdeniz
 The whitewashed harbour town of Kaş

Kaş

Lycian coast · Charm
 A gulet over the sunken ruins at Kekova

Kekova

Sunken city · Clear water

Bodrum and Göcek have full guides; deeper guides to Marmaris, Fethiye, Kaş and Kekova are in preparation.

Looking out to a turquoise Turkish bay from the deck of a yacht
Why cruise here

Variety within easy reach.

Short hops between swimming coves, quiet anchorages and lively towns, a long warm season and well-equipped marinas — the Turkish coast rewards both first-timers and seasoned owners.