Yachts for Sale in Turkey

The Mediterranean's Best-Kept Yachting Secret

Expert yacht brokerage in Turkey. Browse available inventory, learn about the local market, and connect with a broker who knows this area.

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5,000+ miles

Coastline

Bodrum, Göcek, Antalya

Key Regions

April through November

Season

15-25% below W. Europe

Price Advantage

Tayfun Arin

Local Contact

Numarine, Sirena, Vicem

Top Yards

Turkey is one of the most exciting yacht markets in the Mediterranean, and Yacht Access is one of the few American brokerages with genuine on-the-ground presence in this market. Our associate Tayfun Arin, based in Turkey, provides local expertise that connects American buyers and sellers with the extraordinary opportunities that the Turkish coast offers. The Turkish Riviera — stretching from Bodrum through Marmaris, Göcek, and Antalya — offers some of the most beautiful cruising in the world: crystal-clear water, ancient ruins, world-class marinas, and a cost of living that makes Mediterranean yachting accessible at a fraction of the cost of the French or Italian Riviera. For buyers, Turkey offers access to European-built yachts at competitive prices, along with new-build opportunities from Turkey's growing yacht construction industry. For sellers, the Turkish market provides access to a growing pool of international buyers who are discovering what experienced Mediterranean sailors have known for years.

The Turkish Yacht Market

Turkey's yacht market has matured significantly over the past decade, driven by massive investment in marina infrastructure, a growing domestic buyer base, and increasing international interest. The country is now home to some of the finest marinas in the Mediterranean — Yalikavak Marina in Bodrum, D-Marin Göcek, and Ataköy Marina in Istanbul all meet or exceed the standards of their European counterparts. The market offers a unique mix of inventory: European-built motor yachts and sailing yachts that have been cruising the Med, Turkish-built gulets and motor yachts from the renowned shipyards of Bodrum and Antalya, and an increasing number of new-build projects from Turkish yards that are gaining international recognition for quality and value. Pricing in Turkey is generally 15-25% below comparable boats in Western European markets, reflecting lower operating costs and a favorable exchange rate. For American buyers, this creates genuine opportunities to acquire quality vessels at prices that would be impossible in Fort Lauderdale or Monaco.

Cruising the Turkish Coast

The Turkish coast offers over 5,000 miles of coastline and some of the most diverse cruising in the Mediterranean. The Aegean coast, from Çanakkale south to Bodrum, features hundreds of islands, ancient Greek and Roman ruins, and charming fishing villages that have barely changed in centuries. The Lycian coast, from Fethiye to Antalya, is widely regarded as the most beautiful stretch of coastline in the Mediterranean — dramatic cliffs, hidden coves, and the famous sunken city of Kekova. Göcek, at the head of a protected bay with twelve islands, is the epicenter of Turkish yacht charter and a perfect base for exploring the region. Istanbul, straddling the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, offers a unique urban yachting experience with world-class dining, culture, and history. The cruising season in Turkey runs from April through November, with the best conditions from May through October. Water temperatures are warm, winds are generally predictable (the Meltemi in the Aegean can be strong in July-August), and the anchorages are uncrowded compared to Greece or Croatia.

Turkish Yacht Building

Turkey has emerged as a significant yacht building nation, with shipyards in Bodrum, Antalya, and Istanbul producing vessels that compete with European builders on quality while offering substantial cost advantages. The traditional Turkish gulet — a wooden motorsailer with graceful lines and spacious deck areas — remains a signature product, with modern examples featuring luxury interiors, advanced systems, and construction quality that has earned international recognition. Beyond gulets, Turkish yards are now building steel and aluminum motor yachts, composite sailing yachts, and explorer vessels that are attracting buyers from around the world. Yards like Bering, Numarine, Sirena, and Vicem have established international reputations for quality construction and competitive pricing. For buyers considering a new build, Turkey offers the combination of skilled craftsmanship, competitive labor costs, and a regulatory environment that supports yacht construction — resulting in delivered prices that can be 20-30% below comparable builds in Italy or the Netherlands.

Working with Yacht Access in Turkey

Our presence in Turkey through Tayfun Arin gives Yacht Access clients a genuine advantage in this market. Tayfun provides on-the-ground expertise that is essential for navigating the Turkish yacht market — from language and cultural considerations to the practical logistics of surveys, registration, and marina arrangements. For American buyers interested in purchasing a yacht in Turkey, we can coordinate the entire process: identifying suitable vessels, arranging viewings and sea trials, managing the survey and negotiation process, and handling the documentation required for international yacht transactions. For sellers with boats in Turkey, we can connect your vessel with both the local market and our international buyer network. The combination of local expertise and American brokerage standards — IYBA membership, professional ethics, and fiduciary responsibility — gives our clients confidence in a market that can be challenging to navigate without experienced guidance. Contact us at 954-527-4848 or reach Tayfun directly to discuss opportunities in Turkey.