Catamaran Charters in Turkey
A catamaran charter in Turkey is one of the best ways to explore the country's spectacular coastline in comfort, privacy, and style. Offering generous living areas, excellent stability, and impressive outdoor spaces, crewed catamarans are ideal for families, groups of friends, and anyone looking for a relaxed luxury yacht vacation. Whether you're cruising the sheltered bays of Göcek, the vibrant coastline around Bodrum, or the turquoise waters near Fethiye and Kaş, a catamaran provides the perfect platform for discovering Turkey at your own pace.
Turkey offers an excellent selection of modern sailing and power catamarans, ranging from practical family-friendly yachts to fully crewed luxury models with premium amenities. With so many options available, choosing the right yacht can be challenging. We carefully match every client with the most suitable catamaran based on group size, cruising plans, preferred destinations, and budget, ensuring you receive the best possible value and charter experience.
Why Choose a Catamaran For Your Charter in Turkey
- Spacious onboard living: Wide beam designs create expansive salons, generous flybridges, and large outdoor lounging areas, offering significantly more living space than a traditional monohull yacht.
- Outstanding stability: Twin hull construction minimizes rolling, creating a smoother and more comfortable cruising experience for families, children, and first-time charter guests.
- Perfect for Turkey's sheltered coastline: Catamarans are ideally suited to the calm bays, protected gulfs, and countless swimming anchorages found throughout the Turkish Riviera.
- Fuel-efficient cruising: Compared to similarly sized motor yachts, catamarans consume considerably less fuel, helping reduce overall operating costs and APA expenses.
- Access to shallow anchorages: Their shallow draft allows catamarans to anchor closer to beaches, secluded coves, and hidden bays that larger yachts often cannot reach.
- Excellent value for groups: With four to six spacious cabins and generous communal areas, catamarans comfortably accommodate larger groups while offering outstanding value compared to booking multiple hotel rooms.
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How Much Does It Cost to Charter a Catamaran in Turkey?
Crewed catamaran charters in Turkey generally start from around €12,000 to €15,000 per week, depending on the yacht's size, age, crew, and level of luxury.
Most luxury catamarans charter between €18,000 and €45,000 per week, while the newest flagship models featuring premium finishes, larger living spaces, flybridges, and extensive water toy collections can range from €50,000 to €90,000+ per week during the summer season.
In addition to the base charter fee, you should also budget for:
- VAT (Turkish charter tax): The applicable VAT depends on the yacht and charter itinerary.
- APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance): Usually 20-30% for most crewed catamarans, covering fuel, food, beverages, marina fees, and other onboard expenses.
- Crew gratuity: Although optional, 10-20% of the charter fee is customary for exceptional service.
Popular Questions About Catamaran Charters in Turkey
These are the first questions our clients usually ask before they book a catamaran charter in Turkey
Are catamarans better than motor yachts for a yacht charter in Turkey?
Neither is objectively better, it depends on the type of holiday you want. Catamarans offer significantly more living space, greater stability, lower fuel consumption, and a relaxed cruising style, making them ideal for families and island hopping. Motor yachts are faster and can cover greater distances, making them better suited to guests who want to explore more of Turkey's coastline in a single week.
How many guests can a crewed catamaran accommodate in Turkey?
Most luxury crewed catamarans accommodate 8 to 10 guests across four or five cabins. Some larger models can sleep up to 12 guests, depending on the yacht's layout and commercial certification. We will recommend the best options based on your group size and preferred level of comfort.
What are the best destinations to visit on a catamaran charter in Turkey?
Some of the most popular cruising areas include Göcek, Fethiye, Bodrum, Marmaris, Kaş, and Kekova. These regions offer calm waters, beautiful anchorages, charming seaside towns, excellent restaurants, and countless secluded bays that are perfectly suited to catamaran cruising.
When is the best time to charter a catamaran in Turkey?
The main yacht charter season runs from May through October. June and September are particularly popular thanks to warm weather, pleasant sea temperatures, and fewer crowds than the peak months of July and August. Booking several months in advance is recommended, especially for the newest and most sought-after catamarans.
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Ready for an Unforgettable Yacht Charter in Turkey?
At All Blue Yachting, our expertise comes from genuine experience at sea. Many of our brokers have lived and worked aboard yachts themselves, giving them first-hand insight into every aspect of the charter experience.
From your initial enquiry to the final day of your journey, we’re here to guide you through every step with trusted advice, personalised recommendations, and seamless support throughout your charter.
- We take the time to understand your vision and bring it to life.
- We handpick the finest yachts tailored to your preferences.
- We manage all paperwork and secure transactions for complete peace of mind.
- We design personalised itineraries built around your travel style.
- We support you every step of the way, from enquiry to final accounts.
