Charters in Fethiye
Lycian coast

Yacht 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.

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.

Fethiye-based fleets skew toward classic gulets and mid-size motor yachts. If you want a route with short morning hops and afternoon swimming, this is the cleanest choice in Turkey.

Ce qu'il faut chercher dans le bon bateau

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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.

DLM airport

Dalaman is 45 min from Fethiye marina. Direct seasonal flights from most UK and northern European cities.

Butterfly Valley

One of the few wild beaches you can only reach by sea — a fixture of every Lycian-coast itinerary.

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Itinéraires recommandés

Itinéraires les mieux adaptés à charters in fethiye.

Quand y aller

Saison charter à Fethiye en bref. Les températures de l'air et de la mer sont des valeurs typiques de la journée.

MayCalme
Air 25°C · Mer 20°C

Pine forests at peak green, water still bracing — pack a wetsuit shorty for the early starts.

JuneModéré
Air 29°C · Mer 24°C

Best all-round month for first-timers. Long days, warming water, prices not yet at peak.

JulyHaute saison
Air 33°C · Mer 26°C

Hot but the bays are sheltered enough that the heat is manageable on the water.

AugustHaute saison
Air 34°C · Mer 27°C

Bay congestion peaks. Twelve Islands are popular — pick the lesser-known anchorages.

SeptemberModéré
Air 30°C · Mer 26°C

Connoisseur month — water at its warmest, bays clearing, charter rates dropping.

OctoberCalme
Air 25°C · Mer 23°C

Quiet bays, shorter days, occasional rain. The cabin-charter half-prices kick in.

Y arriver

DLM · Dalaman Airport

50 km
Depuis la marina
45–60 min
Transfert
€60–80
Taxi

Direct seasonal flights from most UK airports (Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh), Dublin, and major German/Dutch hubs. The UK link is particularly strong — Fethiye historically draws British charter customers because of the easy DLM connection. Year-round Pegasus + THY connections via Istanbul.

Infos pratiques

À savoir

Marina + port fees
Yes Marina is the main berthing harbour. Smaller marinas (Ece Marina) handle the rest. Fees included in the charter price for changeover-day berthing.
Fuel
Budget €1,000–€2,500 per week — Fethiye routes motor less than Bodrum routes because the bay-density rewards short hops, not long passages.
Greek-island crossings
Less common from Fethiye than from Bodrum/Marmaris — the nearest Greek islands (Rhodes, Symi) are a 6-hour passage. Most Fethiye charters stay on the Turkish side and use the bay density to fill the week.
Lycian Way overlap
The 540-km Lycian Way hiking trail runs along the same coast. Some captains can drop hikers at trailheads (Ölüdeniz, Faralya, Kabak) and pick them up the next day.
Provisioning
Tuesday + Friday markets in Fethiye old town are the best place for fresh produce; captains often do their final grocery run there. Most charters include base provisioning in the rate.

Mouillages accessibles

Où les itinéraires d'une semaine depuis ce port vont réellement. Temps de navigation approximatifs, conditions modérées.

Yassıca Islands1 hr

Twelve flat islets with turquoise channels in between. Calm enough that paddleboards are deployed within minutes of dropping anchor.

Tersane Adası1 hr 15 min

Abandoned Byzantine shipyard on a forested island — anchor in the deep cove inside the ruins, snorkel over the old slipways.

Domuz Adası1 hr 30 min

The classic Twelve Islands lunch stop. Sheltered, deep enough for any vessel, surrounded by pine.

Butterfly Valley2 hrs 30 min

Cliff-walled valley accessible only by sea. Hike the inland path to a waterfall; the butterflies that name the valley appear July–August.

Ölüdeniz lagoon3 hrs

Famous turquoise lagoon below Babadağ mountain. Anchor offshore, beach yourself in the lagoon, watch the paragliders descending from 1,960m above.

Gemiler (St Nicholas) Island3 hrs 30 min

Ruins of a Byzantine pilgrimage site believed to be the original tomb of St Nicholas. Hike across the island, watch sunset from the ruined chapel.

Kalkan6 hrs

Whitewashed harbour town further down the Lycian coast. Visit on a longer 10-day route; the marina is small so anchor offshore + tender ashore for dinner.

À terre

Que faire la veille de l'embarquement et après le débarquement, plus une courte liste de restaurants qui valent le détour.

Veille du charter

Fethiye old town is quieter than Bodrum — a working harbour with a Tuesday market that's the best fresh-produce stop on the Lycian coast. The Tomb of Amyntas (4th-century BC Lycian rock tomb) is a 15-minute walk from the marina; the Saklıkent gorge is a half-day drive inland if you're arriving Friday with time to kill.

Lendemain du débarquement

Most direct UK flights leave DLM mid-evening, giving you a full Saturday after disembarking. Walk the Fethiye marina-side promenade, lunch at one of the harbourfront fish restaurants, then transfer. If your flight is Sunday, an overnight in Hisarönü or Ovacık (15 min by taxi) gets you walking access to the Lycian Way trail and Babadağ paragliding launch site.

Où manger à terre
  • Mod Yacht LoungeModern Turkish + grill

    Marina-front, mid-range — the captain's choice for the welcome dinner. Open late, accepts walk-ins.

  • Pasa KebabAnatolian grill

    Old-town backstreet, no English menu, the best lamb shank in the area. Tip: ask for the testi kebabı (clay-pot lamb).

  • Yengeç RestaurantSeafood

    Family-run on the marina road, fish bought fresh from the harbour, no-frills decor, locals' pick.

  • Reis Restaurant (Çalış)Beachfront fish

    Worth the 15-min taxi to Çalış for sundown grilled sea bass on the beach. Pre-charter ritual for many regulars.

Envisager un autre port

Même côte, ligne de départ différente — l'argument court pour chaque alternative.

Pair your Fethiye charter with…

You’re on the Lycian coast — there’s a trail, a paragliding mountain, and a layer of ancient cities right next to where your gulet is moored. The sister sites that handle each one:

Planifier un charter à Fethiye par mois

Chaque mois a son climat, sa fréquentation et son prix — choisissez la semaine qui convient à votre groupe, puis réservez un gulet basé à Fethiye.

Planifier par nombre de cabines

Le nombre de cabines est la mesure la plus honnête — les acheteurs cherchent par cabines plus que par longueur. Choisissez l'aménagement adapté à votre groupe.

Questions fréquentes

Pour 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.

Can we charter from Fethiye and end in Bodrum (or vice versa)?

One-way charters exist but cost more — captains charge a relocation fee for the empty return leg. Round-trip from Fethiye is much more common and 30–40% cheaper for the same week.

Best months?

May through October. June and September are the sweet spot — water already / still warm, less crowded than July/August. October can be windy but very quiet bays.

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