Motor yacht charter in Bodrum puts one of Turkey most sophisticated coastal towns at the centre of a cruising ground that combines glamour and natural beauty in equal measure. The Bodrum peninsula and the surrounding Gulf of Gokova contain some of the most appealing anchorages on the Turkish coast, from the sheltered coves of the Hisaronu Gulf to the wide bays of Datca peninsula and the open water anchorages off Knidos. A motor yacht covers this ground efficiently, giving guests time at each stop rather than spending the day under way.
Four motor yachts operate regularly from Bodrum, ranging from mid-sized 30-metre vessels to larger 50-metre superyachts. The Bodrum marina infrastructure is well developed, with good provisioning, technical support and a range of restaurants and boutiques within walking distance of the berths. Motor yachts bring their own speed advantage to a coastline where the afternoon meltem builds from the southwest: a motor yacht can position itself in a protected bay before the wind arrives, while sailing yachts must work around the conditions.
Weekly charter rates for motor yachts from Bodrum begin at approximately 45,000 euros for a 30-metre vessel in the shoulder season and reach 200,000 euros for larger yachts in peak July and August. The advance provisioning allowance adds approximately 30 percent for fuel, provisions, drinks and berthing.
The classic Bodrum motor yacht circuit runs east into the Gulf of Gokova to English Harbour and the deep inlets of Bozburun, then west around the tip of the Datca peninsula to Knidos before returning via Symi or the outer Hisaronu anchorages.
