

The Mediterranean's Best-Kept Yachting Secret
Expert yacht brokerage across Istanbul, Göcek, and Antalya. On-the-ground representation, competitive Mediterranean pricing, and direct access to Turkey's growing yacht market.

Turkey Representative · Marine Technology Inspector
The Mediterranean market is relationship-driven and detail-oriented. I know the harbours, the builders, the owners — and I know how to get the right vessel to the right buyer across any ocean.
These are Yacht Access listings in Turkey — personally sourced and represented by Captain Tayfun Asyali. Each vessel has been inspected and vetted by our team.

















17 Yacht Access listings currently in Turkey
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. 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.

The Turquoise Coast — Fethiye to Antalya — is widely regarded as the most beautiful stretch of coastline in the Mediterranean.
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 — Yalıkavak 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.
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 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.
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.
Our presence in Turkey through Captain Tayfun Asyali 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 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 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.
Whether you're looking to buy a yacht in Turkey, sell one that's already there, or explore a new build from a Turkish yard, Captain Tayfun Asyali can guide you through every step. Reach out directly — no pressure, no obligation.
29 additional listings on the IYBA MLS. Contact us for details on any vessel.












Looking for something specific? Captain Tayfun has access to off-market vessels and local listings not yet on the MLS.
Whether you're buying, selling, or considering a new build from a Turkish yard, our team bridges the gap between the American and Mediterranean markets. Start with a conversation — no pressure, no obligation.