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Why a Yacht Rental in Bodrum Should be on Your Bucket List?

The Pros of Yacht Rental Bodrum in Turkey

Bodrum, a magnificent city with an unusual twist, has been compared to the French Riviera and is a paradise for gourmets and revellers.

Bodrum has a bright, warm water that is ideal for swimming, yacht excursions and scuba diving. It is also famed for its white houses surrounded by palm trees and bougainvillea.

Bodrum has a large port and Bodrum Castle which houses a great historic museum. The port is usually bustling with a magnificent range of gulets and sailboats, as well as a plethora of restaurants, hotels and pubs.

The Best Way to Get to Bodrum

It is extremely simple to get to Bodrum. Milas Airport is only 35 kilometers away from Bodrum. Milas International Airport allows direct flights from a variety of countries.

Bodrum is 212 km from Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport and 203 km from Dalaman International Airport.

By road to Bodrum; intercity buses can take you to Bodrum from Istanbul, Izmir and many more places. Bodrum may also be reached from Greek islands such as Kos, Rhodes and Patmos.

Yacht Rental Bodrum Turkey Makes Dreams Come True

Aerial view of aquarium bay at Bodrum
Aquarium Bay

Bodrum is a good starting point for a yacht rental in Turkey  and a wide range of boats and gulets are available to meet your specific needs.

Bodrum has a lot of yacht traffic since it is one of Turkey’s most important yacht tourism centers. The city, which was established on the remains of Halicarnassus, the ancient capital of Caria, has long been an important port for sailors.

You would see the pristine Bodrum coves from the sea and admire the spectacular vistas with your private yacht rental on the blue cruises that sail on a daily or long-term basis.

You may want a gulet or a private yacht rental in Bodrum. Your decision for your yacht tour is totally up to you. Bodrum yacht day trips are also available.

Simply specify what kind of blue cruise you want and we will arrange the yacht rental in Bodrum that best meets your needs.

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The Best Time for a Yacht Rental Bodrum Turkey

Bodrum is wonderful all year. It has a warm climate. As a result, it is ideal for yacht rental in Bodrum, Turkey. Summer is a wonderful season to visit the peninsula, but try to schedule your charter near the end of summer to escape the crowds. The weather remains warm through the end of October.

Luxury Motoryacht Charter in Bodrum - Luna Yacht Charter

Major Bodrum Cruising Routes

Beautiful beaches surround Bodrum, as do snorkeling places rich in marine life that can only be reached by boat. Continue sailing south to Barbaros Bay, where you can cool off under wicker umbrellas.

A weekly yacht rental Bodrum to Hisaronu is the ideal way to experience Turkey’s breathtaking Aegean coast.

But if you believe that one week is not enough to experience the unique nature of the Aegean and see the authentic Aegean villages, we offer the two-week gulet yacht rental Bodrum-Gokova-Hisaronu-Bodrum itinerary.

If you don’t have much time for a blue cruise, we can offer the 3-day Bodrum-Cokertme-Bodrum excursion.

It is also great for sailing across and touring the northern Greek islands such as Kos and Rhodes.

Rhodes (Rodi or Rhodes in Greek), the lovely and mysterious rose island. Rhodes, the “island of sun, sea and beach,” is easily accessible by yacht charter Bodrum. It is a perfect vacation destination.

Kos is the second-most populous and third-largest of the Dodecanese islands. It is one of the sunniest destinations in Europe, like Bodrum. The city is one of the most developed not only in Greece but also in the Mediterranean.

Best Places to Drink and Dine

Turkbuku has been called Turkey’s St Tropez. In the evening, sunbeds give way to tables as restaurants open along the jetties. Dessert is regarded as a social ritual in Turkey and pastries are an important component of traditional cuisine that should not be disregarded. With thick, bitter Turkish coffee, try the sweet walnut baklava or Turkish delight.

Bodrum Local Culture

Bodrum was known as ‘Halikarnassos’ in ancient times. In Turkish, it was spelled ‘Halikarnassus.’ The city was called ‘Petrium’ because it was consecrated to St. Peter, along with the fortress known as St. Peter’s Castle. This name has been spelled ‘petrum,’ ‘potrum’ and eventually ‘Bodrum‘ over time.

Bodrum is located in Mugla province’s west. It is situated on a peninsula surrounded by the Aegean Sea. The peninsula is known as the Bodrum Peninsula.

Although Bodrum is not a province, it is a very modern and developed city that is popular with both local and foreign tourists. As a result, world-renowned hotels, local guest houses, shopping malls with world-famous brands, international music and ballet festivals, famous restaurants and a broad range of pubs and nightclubs can be found in Bodrum.

Bodrum is rich in history. Explore the remains of the iconic Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the nearby Bodrum Amphitheatre before heading to the Sultan Turkish baths to get a feel of the old world.

You can browse our article about picking the best yacht charter in Bodrum and make your choice according to the tips we have prepared for you.

So why would you charter a private boat in Bodrum with us?

Falcon 115 Sanref
Falcon 115 Sanref

We are primarly from Bodrum as Luna Yacht Charter. For many years, we have provided yacht rental Bodrum, Turkey and yacht sales services.

Because we are a yacht agency with a certificate of authorization in the blue cruise and yacht rental system, you are unlikely to have any unpleasant surprises during your reservation and yacht tour days.

Our Luna Yacht Charter professionals can provide you with further information about Bodrum and yacht rental in Bodrum.

For more information about Luna Yacht Charter’s motor yacht charters, boats for hire and yachts for sale or private yacht booking please contact our Luna broker.