Turkey
TIPS FOR CRUISING TURKEY
THE BEST SUPERYACHT MARINAS IN TURKEY
YALIKAVAK MARINA, BODRUM
Turkey offers many superb marinas, but none more so than Yalikavak. The marina is well known on the superyacht circuit and has won the Gold Anchor Award for several years in a row. Yalikavak Marina is one of Turkey's premier superyacht attractions and the place to be seen for the high-flyers, rock stars, Saudi Princes' and celebrities. It caters to almost every yachting need, and the onshore facilities are also fabulous, with over 150 restaurants, luxury hotels, spa and leisure facilities, and many high-end boutiques and bars.
37°6’27.69”N / 27°16’58.70”E
Call sign: Yalıkavak Marina
VHF channel: 72
T. +90 252 311 06 11
D-MARIN, GOCEK
D-Marin is one of Turkey's most popular superyacht marinas. Its location, tucked into a protected natural cove just a few minutes walk from the centre of town, make it ideal for those that want to mix cruising with quality time onshore. Facilities include a 250-meter blue flag beach, the first-class D-Resort and Spa offering accommodation, bars, a fine restaurant, and the Q-Lounge serving Japanese cuisine. D-Marin Gocek has a 6 meter wide, 280-meter long wave breaker protecting the marina and allowing a safe and deep (40m) manoeuvre area. The marina also has a 380 berth capacity for yachts up to 70 meters.
PORT AZURE, GOCEK
Port Azure is Turkey's first megayacht-only port, fully servicing yachts of up to 150m. The marina opened in 2021 and caters exclusively to the needs of megayachts, their guests and crew. It's conveniently located in Bungus Bay, a naturally protected marina with a mooring infrastructure that can withstand winds over 65 knots, making it the safest bay in Gocek. Services include a 24/7 concierge, year-round technical assistance, and live security and CCTV.
36°45’09”N / 28°55’39”E
T. +90 252 502 02 02 reservations@portazure.com
SUGGESTED ANCHORING SPOTS IN TURKEY
HAMAM BAY (CLEOPATRA'S BATH), GOCEK
Hamam Bay, often referred to as 'Cleopatra's Bath', is one of the most picturesque anchorages along the Turkish coast. Found in Monastir Bay, its crystal clear waters home the semi-submerged ruins of an ancient bathhouse that legend would suggest was gifted to Queen Cleopatra as a wedding gift by Marc Anthony.
D MARIS BAY, DATCA
D Maris Bay is a little piece of paradise tucked into a beautiful bay on the Datca peninsula. Beautifully framed by pine forest and mountains, D Maris Bay boasts as an exclusive hotel, fine restaurant, and a first-class spa. The resort is aimed at the elite, so it's ideal for guests looking for a tranquil escape away from the mainstream tourist crowds.
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VISAS/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TURKEY
All guests and crew must have a passport with at least six months validity left to enter Turkey. The passport needs to be date stamped at an official Port of Entry, both on entering and departing the country. Visas requirements differ according to nationality. Some visas are free, and others vary in cost. Most tourist visas are valid for 90 days in every 180 days, and visas for longer stays can be obtained from the relevant Turkish Embassy. 360 Yachting recommend all yachts to contact them for entry assistance to avoid unnecessary hold-ups and time-consuming paperwork and bureaucracy.
HUGE SAVINGS CAN BE MADE ON DUTY-FREE FUEL IN TURKEY
Turkey is currently the only country offering tax-free fuel for private and charter yachts. Savings of up to 60% can be made by bunkering outside the EU. The 360° Yachting team are on hand to assist with all necessary paperwork and protocol and supply the yacht with premium quality duty-free fuel in many of the main ports along the coast.
VIP EXPERIENCES IN SPAIN
A FLOODLIT TOUR OF EPHESUS
Ephesus is one of the world's most significant ancient cities. Located in Izmir Province,
3 km southwest of modern-day Selçuk, it's within easy reach for those cruising the Aegean. Alternatively, a seaplane can be arranged to take guests to and from the yacht. Ephesus dates back to 6,000 BC and is an ancient Greco-Roman city that was once home to over 250,000 people. It's easy to spend an entire day exploring the site, but to experience it at dusk, when the ruins are floodlit and the site is crowd-free, is truly spectacular.
360 Yachting can arrange a professional guide to take guests on a VIP floodlit tour of Ephesus and point out all the highlights; the Great Theatre where St. Paul first preached to the Ephesians and St. John may have written his gospel, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and the Temple of Artemis, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A trip to Ephesus at night is a magical experience and one to remember.
VIP CAPPADOCIA BALLOON SAFARI
Wake early and board a seaplane set for Cappadocia, less than an hour's flight from Gocek. Head to a land that feels a world away from the coast, where spectacular cave homes and underground cities are topped with a sky full of hot air balloons dancing above fairy chimneys.
Cappadocia is one of Turkey's most spectacular locations. The region's unusual rock formations make for Instagram-worthy photos and leave a striking impression on all that visit. 360 Yachting can arrange for guests to be taken on a private hot air balloon ride above the moonscape valley to appreciate Cappadocia at its very best. Following the balloon ride, guests can return by seaplane to the yacht or choose to take a traditional Turkish breakfast on the terrace of one of the best restaurants offering views of the valley as a backdrop. A private tour of the underground cities or Goreme open-air museum, with its many churches and monasteries, can also be arranged.