What a Gulet or Yacht Charter in Turkey Costs
Turkey is the most affordable of the great gulet countries, largely because the boats are Turkish-built and Turkish-based. A private crewed week that would cost noticeably more in Greece or Croatia starts here, and the classic Turkish model keeps most of your spend in one inclusive figure.
Below is an honest 2026 planning guide: indicative weekly bands by boat class, then exactly what sits on top. Every quote states its own inclusions on the vessel page — these ranges are for budgeting, not a fixed tariff.
Indicative 2026 prices
Buy one cabin on a shared, fixed-itinerary gulet — the most affordable way to sail as a couple or solo, food usually included.
A comfortable traditional gulet, shoulder-season. The most common family / friends booking.
Larger, newer or luxury boats, and July–August dates. Crewed, often with A/C, water toys and chef.
Charter prices are quoted in EUR. Turkish gulet charters are typically sold largely inclusive, so there is no separate APA to reconcile — the main variables are fuel, drinks and gratuities.
What sits on top — the full breakdown
| Cost | Typical | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Crew & standard board | Included | Captain and crew, and on most gulets breakfast + lunch cooked aboard, are inside the charter price. |
| Standard-route fuel | Often included | Many Turkish charters include fuel for the normal cruising route; long detours or heavy motoring are extra. |
| VAT | Included | Turkish charter quotes are normally VAT-inclusive — no separate tax line at the end. |
| Drinks & dinners ashore | Extra | The bar tab and any restaurant nights are on top; provisioning upgrades are quoted per request. |
| Off-route marina berths | €100–€250 / night | Departure-day berthing is usually included; nights alongside in town during the week add this. |
| Gratuities | 5–10% of charter | Customary captain + crew tip, in cash on the last day, at your discretion. |
What moves the price
- Season — early June and September run 25–40% below the July–August peak.
- Boat age and class — a refit-2020+ gulet or a catamaran costs well above a classic traditional gulet.
- Cabins and guest count — more cabins and en-suites lift the weekly rate.
- Route — a Greek-island crossing adds paperwork and fuel; a compact Gökova loop keeps costs down.
Turkey is generally the cheapest of the three big gulet countries — Turkey, then Greece, then Croatia — for an equivalent boat and week.
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Costs, seasons & planning
How much does a gulet charter in Turkey cost per week?
As a planning guide for the 2026 season, a private crewed gulet typically runs from about €10,000–€18,000 per week for a comfortable 6–8 guest boat in the shoulder season, rising to €20,000–€45,000+ for larger or luxury gulets in July–August. Divided across a full guest list that is often €900–€1,800 per person per week including food. Turkey is generally the most affordable of the three big gulet countries (Turkey, then Greece, then Croatia) because most gulets are Turkish-built and based.
What is a blue cruise (mavi yolculuk)?
A "blue cruise" is the classic Turkish way to sail the Aegean and Mediterranean coast: a relaxed, crewed gulet voyage hopping between quiet bays, swim stops and small harbours — Gökova, the Twelve Islands off Fethiye, Kekova's sunken city — rather than a fast port-to-port passage. Meals are cooked aboard and you anchor in a different cove most nights.
When is the best time for a gulet cruise in Turkey?
Early-to-mid June and September are the sweet spot — warm water (often into the mid-20s °C), long settled days, lighter crowds and prices 25–40% below the July–August peak. July and August are hottest and busiest; May and October are quieter and cheaper but the sea is cooler and weather less certain.
What's the difference between a gulet, a catamaran and a motor yacht?
A gulet is a broad-beamed wooden motor-sailer with lots of deck and cabin space — the sociable, stable choice for families and groups who prioritise comfort over performance. A catamaran offers two hulls of stability and shallow-draft anchoring, good for beach-hopping. A motor yacht trades sail for speed and range. All three are available crewed on MaviSail.
Do I need a sailing licence to charter in Turkey?
No — every charter on MaviSail is crewed, so a licensed professional captain runs the boat and you're simply a guest. A licence is only relevant for bareboat charter, which we don't focus on.
How many people can sleep on a gulet?
Most charter gulets have 4–8 cabins sleeping 8–16 guests, each cabin typically en-suite. Smaller boutique gulets take one family; larger ones suit two families or a friends' group. Day capacity is higher than sleeping capacity.
What's included in a Turkish gulet charter price?
Crewed gulet charters usually include the captain and crew, fuel for the standard cruising route, bed linen and towels, and often half- or full-board meals cooked aboard. Drinks from the bar, dinners ashore, marina berths off the planned route and crew gratuities are typically extra — the vessel page states exactly what each boat includes.
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