Catamaran Charters from Fethiye
The home of the classic Twelve Islands route. Sheltered, family-friendly, and dense with the kind of pine-fringed bays that put Turkey on every blue-cruise list. Two hulls, one wide platform. Steadier at anchor than a sailing yacht, faster and shallower than a gulet, with a cockpit that doubles as a living room.
Catamaran charters from Fethiye are the natural pairing for travellers who already know which boat type they want and which Turkish port they want to start in. This page filters our directory to exactly that intersection — every catamaran based in Fethiye that's bookable through MaviSail.
Fethiye sits in a deep, protected gulf — a calm starting line. Within a day's sail you're in the Twelve Islands cluster (Yassıca, Tersane, Domuz), Göcek's sheltered bays, or south toward Butterfly Valley and Ölüdeniz. The cruising radius is small but the bay density is the highest in Turkey, which is why families and first-time charterers gravitate here.
Catamarans are the modern alternative to the classic Turkish gulet. The two-hull layout means almost no roll at anchor (a real comfort difference if anyone gets queasy), shallow draft for tucking into bays gulets can't reach, and a flat bridgedeck cockpit that becomes the social heart of the trip.
What to look for in the right vessel
Filters we pre-applied to the catamaran charters in fethiye shortlist below.
Twelve Islands
Classic week-long loop — short legs between sheltered bays, almost no open-water sailing required.
Family-friendly
Calmer water than Bodrum, more sheltered anchorages, easier swimming for kids.
Stable at anchor
The two-hull layout almost eliminates roll. Light sleepers and anyone prone to seasickness notice the difference immediately.
Shallow draft
1.2–1.5m draft means you can tuck into bays a deep-keel sailing yacht can't. More private anchorages, closer to the beach.
Shortlisted vessels
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Frequently asked questions
For catamaran charters in fethiye.
How long is the Twelve Islands route?
A week is standard — depart Saturday from Fethiye, loop Yassıca / Tersane / Domuz / Göcek bays, return Saturday. Captains adapt the order based on wind. Two-week trips usually add the Lycian coast eastward to Kekova.
Is Fethiye good for families with young kids?
Yes — it's one of the more child-suitable Turkish ports. Short distances, sheltered bays, captains used to family rhythms (early dinners, swim ladders, beach time). Look for vessels with shallow swimming platforms.
Catamaran vs gulet — which is better?
Different boats, different trips. Cat = more sailing, more stable, more modern, smaller crew, slightly higher per-person cost. Gulet = more deck space, full galley crew, more cabins per €, more "Turkish blue-cruise" feel. Pick the cat for couples or smaller groups; the gulet for larger groups and food-focused trips.
Do I need sailing experience?
No — every catamaran in our directory comes with a captain. Bareboat options exist via Marmaris if you have a sailing licence, but the default is fully crewed.
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