Göcek

The most frequented form of traveling is by land and by air. You’ve probably done most of your traveling by driving a car, riding a bus, renting a cab, or flying by plane. It’s easier and faster that way, of course, but have you ever been on a boat where you can sit back and let the gentle waves of the water lull you into deep relaxation? Riding a yacht is a luxurious experience unlike anything else you will ever try. Nothing can beat sipping champagne while the wind blows gently through your hair, where you can smell that alluring salty scent of the water.

It is a chance for you to finally be in a different kind of adventure. You may be thinking that it’s impossible to get to sail on a yacht because you don’t have one. However, you don’t even need to own one to experience a boat ride nowadays. You can rent one, charter, or go on 3-4 days short cruise. Yachting is no longer such an outrageous though because it’s more open to the market now.

The best place to do that is in one of the most beautiful yachting spots in the world: Gocek in Fethiye, Turkey – a fishing village turned to port and yacht charter destination. This small town and yachting center in Turkey is surrounded by hills on almost all sides. The water in the gulf is clear and clean as it can be. It is already a sight to behold in itself. The place is perfect for yachting because the weather is usually sunny. You will barely see a single cloud on the skies of Gocek.

Go Sailing in Gocek, Turkey

It’s a small town where you can walk to get to where you want to be without even breaking a sweat. There isn’t much to see on land but a few cafes and the town center. However, the isles and coves you will see when you ride a yacht or rent a Gulet will be enough to satisfy the sightseer in you.

Among the Turkish gulets based in Gocek or alternatively Fethiye, you just need to find the one that appeals to you most or one that fits your budget. Each gulet boat has a different service, charter price, and itinerary. Usually, these things last for about a week, so you will not run out of things to do or see.

Cruise options

There are gulet sailing yachts that start their private cruises at the harbor of Gocek and sail to Marmaris. You will pass Oludeniz, Gemiler Island, Gocek bay, Domuz Island and beautiful Ekincik. The cruise usually has an overnight stay at Marmaris port on the last night, so you can experience the Marmaris nightlife. You can go shopping in the city center and bazaars. There is a counterpart where the starting point is at the Marmaris harbor and ends at Fethiye. The mini-tours have different routes, depending on what you want to see but no matter what the focus is, Gocek Islands will always be included in the itinerary.

There are also those yachts that focus only on the gulf of Gocek alone. It sails through the isles and coves called the “Twelve Islands.” This kind of gulet tour will lead you to secluded beaches and you will be met by beautiful hills and seascapes. You will depart from the Gocek harbor, then, get off the Fethiye or Marmaris instead of Gocek. There are also more affordable options like the 4 days cruise that leaves the coast of Gocek and come back in the afternoon. These kinds of short charters are ideal in the low season. (April, May, and October).

Gulet sailings usually last for 7 days, so be sure to bring everything you need. The scheduled itineraries are followed; so before booking a gulet, make sure you look through them. Typically, the yachts depart from the town’s harbor.Every itinerary has something different because Gocek has a lot to offer. You can find the one that suits your liking and book the tour online. Whether you go on a short cruise to see the islands nearby, or go on a one week getaway to Fethiye or Marmaris, the waters of Gocek will not disappoint. You will leave this humble town with memories you can treasure and stories you will definitely share.