Sailing Yacht Charters from Antalya
The base for routes east — Phaselis ruins, Kekova's sunken city, Demre. Quieter than the western Lycian coast, with the same turquoise water. Real sailing — sails up, engine off, water rushing past. The smaller, more focused alternative to a gulet, for guests who want the boat to actually go where the wind says.
Sailing Yacht charters from Antalya 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 sailing yacht based in Antalya that's bookable through MaviSail.
Antalya gets a fraction of the charter traffic that Bodrum and Fethiye see, which is exactly why some captains prefer it. The eastern Lycian coast — Phaselis, Olympos, Kekova — is the same UNESCO-grade landscape as the western half but with quieter anchorages.
Sailing yachts are the smallest segment of the Turkish charter fleet, but the most genuine sailing experience. These are real performance hulls (40–60ft typically) that actually sail rather than motor — engine off most of the day, sails trimmed, the trip shaped by the wind.
What to look for in the right vessel
Filters we pre-applied to the sailing yacht charters in antalya shortlist below.
Phaselis & Olympos
Roman harbour ruins you can swim into. Visited by sea, deserted by mid-afternoon when day-tripper boats leave.
Kekova sunken city
Lycian-era settlement half-submerged after an earthquake. Snorkel-visible foundations; the bay also has the best swimming on the eastern coast.
Wind-driven
Sail up, engine off. Days are shaped by the breeze — the captain picks anchorages that work with the wind direction.
Smaller groups
Typically 4–8 guests in 2–4 cabins. More intimate than a gulet — closer to chartering a friend's yacht than booking a hotel.
Shortlisted vessels
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Itineraries that suit sailing yacht charters in antalya best.
Frequently asked questions
For sailing yacht charters in antalya.
Why aren't there as many vessels here as in Bodrum?
Most of Turkey's charter fleet is concentrated on the western coast. Antalya is a smaller charter market — the trade-off is fewer choices but quieter anchorages and easier flights.
Can we sail one-way Antalya → Fethiye?
Yes — popular for two-week itineraries. The captain charges a relocation fee for the empty return leg. Common variation: 14 days Antalya–Fethiye covering the entire Lycian coast end-to-end.
Bareboat or crewed?
Both available. Crewed = captain (and sometimes a hostess) included; the default. Bareboat = you skipper yourself, requires an international competence certificate (ICC) or RYA Day Skipper minimum, mostly out of Marmaris and Bodrum.
How is this different from a gulet?
Smaller, faster, sails properly, less deck space, less cooking infrastructure. A gulet is a floating villa with sails. A sailing yacht is a sailing boat with cabins. Pick by what matters more: the boat or the bays.
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