Göcek is the most sheltered, best-loved marina hub on this coast, and it is hard to beat as the start of a catamaran charter. A small town ringed by pine-covered hills, it sits at the head of a calm, island-studded bay with several marinas and an easy, unhurried feel. On a catamaran the calm only deepens: a flat deck that never heels, a wide shaded cockpit, and bow trampolines that hang over the clearest water you will find anywhere.
The sailing starts the moment you leave the dock. The Twelve Islands lie scattered across the bay just outside Göcek, a maze of green-water coves and quiet anchorages perfect for a catamaran's shallow draft. Fethiye Gulf opens up just beyond, and the river delta and rock tombs of Dalyan sit a short way to the west. Because everything is so close together, days are gentle and you spend more time swimming than sailing.
Dalaman Airport (DLM) is only about 25 minutes from Göcek by road, the shortest airport run on the coast, so you can land and be aboard within the hour. Your catamaran is fully crewed, with a skipper who knows every cove in the bay and a cook on board, so you do nothing but relax. Send us your dates and group size for the right boat.
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Frequently asked questions
Why charter a catamaran from Göcek?
Göcek is exceptionally sheltered, with calm water and great marinas right at the head of the bay. That suits a catamaran perfectly: you get level, easy sailing and the shallow draft to anchor among the Twelve Islands within minutes of leaving the dock.
Where do you sail from Göcek?
The Twelve Islands and Fethiye Gulf are right on the doorstep, with the rock tombs and river delta of Dalyan a short hop to the west. Distances are short, so the days stay relaxed.
How far is the airport?
Dalaman Airport (DLM) is only about 25 minutes from Göcek by road, the shortest transfer on this coast. A private transfer can have you aboard the catamaran within an hour of landing.