Göcek to Marmaris in a week: Wall Bay, Bozburun, Söğüt
Sailing one way removes the main snag of a week out of Göcek: there is no need to come back. You pick the boat up in the Gulf of the Twelve Islands, head west along the Carian coast, round the Bozburun peninsula and hand it over in Marmaris. About 120 nm, the longest leg 27 nm, and nearly every night in a sheltered bay. The summer wind here is a westerly, on the nose, so you sail in the mornings and keep the afternoons free.
Day by day
Göcek
- Göcek36.753, 28.940
Take over the yacht in Göcek, twenty minutes from Dalaman airport. Provision at the Migros on the main street: until Bozburun you will mostly find restaurant pontoons.
Göcek → Wall Bay
- Wall Bay36.643, 28.854
- Bedri Rahmi Bay (Taşyaka)mooring buoys36.695, 28.868
A short hop to Skopea Limanı, the western part of the gulf. Wall Bay is named after the ancient stonework on its slope; next door is Hamam Bay with the half-submerged ruins of baths known locally as Cleopatra's Bath. Anchor with a line ashore.
Wall 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 river; if you want to see the rock tombs of Kaunos, take a river boat next morning and leave after lunch — the next leg is short.
Ekincik → Çiftlik
- Çiftlik36.708, 28.238
- Kumlubükmooring buoys36.745, 28.274
Past the entrance to Marmaris bay and Kadırga island. Çiftlik is a wide bay with a sandy bottom, a beach and restaurant pontoons.
Çiftlik → Bozburun
- Bozburun36.692, 28.043
- Bozukkale (Loryma)mooring buoys36.576, 28.012
South-west along the outer coast, round the point at Bozukkale with the walls of ancient Loryma, and north into Yeşilova Bay. Bozburun is the village where wooden gulets are still built: a town harbour on the waterfront, water, fuel and shops.
Bozburun → Söğüt
- Söğüt36.659, 28.083
A short day for swimming. Söğüt is a long bay below the village with a few restaurant pontoons; it is usually quieter than Bozburun and the neighbouring bays.
Söğüt → Gebekse
- Gebekse36.697, 28.223
- Serçe Limanımooring buoys36.581, 28.054
Back south round the peninsula, past Bozukkale and Serçe Limanı, and east along the outer coast. Gebekse is a bay next to Çiftlik with the ruins of a Byzantine church ashore; anchor with a line ashore for a quiet last night.
Gebekse → Marmaris
- Marmaris36.849, 28.274
A last short leg into Marmaris bay: fuel, holding-tank pump-out and handover at the marina your fleet named. The evening is for the old town below the castle.
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. Not every company offers it — you need a fleet with bases in both Göcek and Marmaris.
- Getting home: Dalaman airport is about 95 km from Marmaris — an hour and a half by transfer or taxi; Bodrum airport is about 130 km. Book the transfer in advance for handover day.
- Wind: in summer a westerly of 12–20 knots by day, dying in the evening. The route heads into it, so leave in the morning and finish the legs by 2–3 pm. Nearly every night is in a sheltered bay. Best months: May, June, September and October.
- 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 — Marmaris route and where do you stay overnight?
8 days and about 120 nautical miles one way, starting in Göcek and handing the boat back in Marmaris. Overnight stops in order: Göcek, Wall Bay, Ekincik, Çiftlik, Bozburun, Söğüt, Gebekse. The longest leg is day 3, 27 nm.
How do I get to the marina for the Göcek — 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 — 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).
