Göcek to Marmaris via Ölüdeniz, Gemiler and Dalyan
The most unhurried of the Turkish weeks: about 105 nm, the longest leg 27 nm, and a whole day off for the Dalyan river and Lake Köyceğiz. You start by heading not west but south-east — to Ölüdeniz beach and Gemiler island — then through the Skopea Limanı bays to Ekincik and on along the Carian coast to Marmaris. You hand the boat over there, so there is no beating back against the wind.
Day by day
Göcek
- Göcek36.753, 28.940
Take over the yacht in Göcek, twenty minutes from Dalaman airport, and provision at the Migros on the main street.
Göcek → Ölüdeniz → Aquarium Bay
- Ölüdeniz36.540, 29.103
- Aquarium Bay (Gemiler)36.542, 29.053
- Kalevezi (Gemiler)mooring buoys36.565, 29.087
Across the Gulf of Fethiye and south along the coast to Ölüdeniz: lunch at anchor off Belcekız beach below Mount Babadağ, where the paragliders take off. The lagoon itself is a protected nature park, so boats stay outside, off the beach; a swell sets in during the afternoon, so for the night go three miles back to Aquarium Bay by Gemiler island and anchor with a line ashore.
Aquarium Bay → Hamam Bay
- Hamam Bay (Cleopatra's Bath)36.646, 28.858
- Kapı Creekmooring buoys36.643, 28.894
In the morning, take the dinghy to Gemiler island and its Byzantine church ruins before the day boats arrive. Then across the gulf to Skopea Limanı and Hamam Bay, with the half-submerged ruins of baths known as Cleopatra's Bath.
Hamam Bay → Ekincik
- Ekincik36.825, 28.555
Out of the gulf past Kurtoğlu point and west along the high coast. Ekincik is a bay near the mouth of the Dalyan with restaurant pontoons; this is where you arrange tomorrow's river boat in the evening.
Ekincik: Dalyan and Lake Köyceğiz
- Ekincik36.825, 28.555
A day without a passage. A local boat takes you through the river mouth and the reed delta, past Lycian rock tombs and ancient Kaunos, to the town of Dalyan and on across Lake Köyceğiz to the Sultaniye hot springs. On the way: the mud baths and İztuzu beach. Yachts do not go up the river — it is shallow and a reserve.
Ekincik → Arap Island
- Arap Island36.648, 28.148
- Serçe Limanımooring buoys36.581, 28.054
Past the entrance to Marmaris bay and Çiftlik to the islet of Arap off the outer coast of the Bozburun peninsula. The channel between the islet and the shore is no deeper than six metres, with clear, calm water. There are no jetties or restaurants: anchor with a line ashore for the night; the bottom is rock and shingle, so dive to check the anchor.
Arap Island → Çiftlik
- Çiftlik36.708, 28.238
A short day: a morning at the islet, a swim and lunch, and Çiftlik by evening, with its sandy beach and restaurant pontoons.
Çiftlik → Marmaris
- Marmaris36.849, 28.274
- Kumlubükmooring buoys36.745, 28.274
Past Kadırga island into Marmaris bay: fuel, holding-tank pump-out and handover at the marina your fleet named.
Coordinates are approximate, for the harbour or bay. Paste them into Google Maps or a chartplotter, and check the chart and pilot book before you moor or anchor.
Good to know
- One way: the fleet charges a one-way fee for returning the boat in Marmaris; the amount depends on the boat and the season, so check it when booking. Dalaman airport is about 95 km from Marmaris — an hour and a half by transfer or taxi.
- Dalyan: river boats leave from the Ekincik pontoons; arrange them the day before. Entry to Kaunos is paid separately. Loggerhead turtles nest on İztuzu beach: in season it is open by day only and closed in the evening and at night.
- Wind: in summer a westerly of 12–20 knots by day. Off Ölüdeniz and in the open part of the Gulf of Fethiye it builds a swell by evening — the beach is a lunch stop only. Stay overnight at Arap Island only on a calm forecast; the fallback is Serçe Limanı six miles west, with pontoons and shelter from almost every side.
- Environment and papers: the Gulf of Göcek is a specially protected area, and the Blue Card system applies across Muğla province — holding tanks are pumped out at stations only. The transit log is issued at the Göcek base and covers the whole route.
How to get to the marina
- Göcek (D-Marin Göcek / Club Marina)
- Dalaman (DLM) — 25 km, 25 min by car
25–35 min · €50 per car
Pre-booked transfer: the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign and drives straight to the pier. €50 per car for 1–5 people.
25–35 min · €30–45 per car
Taxi from the rank outside arrivals, priced in lira: through the tunnel on the D400, about half an hour.
25–35 min · €25–50 per day
Rental desks in the arrivals hall. It is only 25 km, but the car sits at the marina all week — worth it only if you plan land trips.
1–1.5 h · €4–6 per person
Havaş and Muttaş buses to Fethiye stop at Göcek on the D400; the marinas are about 2 km away — walk or take a taxi.
Göcek is the closest base to Dalaman: land in the morning and you reach the marina well before boat check-in. Buses wait for flight arrivals, so their journey time varies a lot.
Prices are autumn 2026 estimates in euros; times are without traffic. Bus and ferry timetables change with the season, so check them before you travel.
Airport — marina — airport, 24/7
A car for 1–6 people (Mercedes Vito or VW Transporter) or a Mercedes Sprinter for 9–12. Dalaman, Antalya and Bodrum airports; Marmaris, Göcek, Fethiye, Bodrum, Kaş and Finike marinas, and pick-ups from Çiftlik, Kumlubük and other bays on request.
Prices per car
- Dalaman → Marmaris, Netsel Marina€70
- Dalaman → Marmaris, Marmaris Yacht Marina€80
- Dalaman → Orhaniye, Marti Marina€110
- Dalaman → Fethiye€60
- Dalaman → Göcek€50
- Antalya → Fethiyefrom €140
Prices are for 1–5 people; a sixth passenger is +€10, a Mercedes Sprinter +€30. The exact price is confirmed when you book.
Included
- meet and greet at arrivals with a name sign
- air conditioning, water and Wi-Fi in the car
- passenger insurance for the trip
- Russian-speaking manager 24/7
When to go and what it costs in Turkey
Median € per berth per week from the agent's latest check, monohulls; each month's page has both boat types, a chart and boats departing that month.
Discounted boats in Turkey
All boats in Turkey
How long is the Göcek — Ölüdeniz — Marmaris route and where do you stay overnight?
8 days and about 105 nautical miles one way, starting in Göcek and handing the boat back in Marmaris. Overnight stops in order: Göcek, Aquarium Bay (Gemiler), Hamam Bay (Cleopatra's Bath), Ekincik, Ekincik, Arap Island, Çiftlik. The longest leg is day 4, 27 nm.
How do I get to the marina for the Göcek — Ölüdeniz — Marmaris route?
The route starts and finishes at Göcek (D-Marin Göcek / Club Marina). The nearest airport is Dalaman (DLM), 25 km away. Fastest: transfer, 25–35 min, €50 per car. Cheapest: bus, 1–1.5 h, €4–6 per person.
When is the best time to sail the Göcek — Ölüdeniz — Marmaris route?
Turkey has a long season, April to November. July and August are the peak, with the highest prices; May, June, September and October bring warm water, a steady afternoon breeze and prices below the peak. October is still warm and noticeably cheaper than summer; April and November are cooler but the cheapest. By the agent's latest checks (monohulls), the cheapest month is March: a median of ≈€313 per berth per week. The most expensive is October, at €417. The most boats with 20% off or more are in November: 43%. The agent checks the current month and the next five; each month has its own page with the numbers.
How much does a yacht for this route cost?
A whole boat in Turkey for a week starts from €780 in the agent's current selection: the cheapest discounted week departing in the next three months. Prices per berth by month are higher up the page; the boats are under “All boats in Turkey”.
Do I need a licence to charter a yacht?
For a bareboat charter (no skipper or crew provided), yes: a skipper's licence and, as a rule, a VHF radio certificate. Without a licence, we add a skipper, paid separately from the boat price.
What's included in the boat price?
Just the boat, for a week. Usually paid separately: transit log and final cleaning, fuel, marina fees, the security deposit (or deposit insurance), a skipper, cook and hostess if you need them, and extras (SUP board, on-board Wi-Fi, coffee machine, child safety netting).
