The Lycian flotillas sail from Fethiye. They are centred on Gocek Bay, only 8 miles long, but containing numerous inlets, many home to family run restaurants.
Each restaurant has its own attraction, be it Ramazan’s pide (mini pizzas) at Sarsala, Tomb Bay’s tombs and resident barber / masseur, Mohammed’s honey at Kapi Creek, or Ragip’s restaurant on a boat at 22 Fathom Cove. A little further afield are the abandoned village near Cold Water Bay, the ruins at Gemiler, and the long golden beach at Olu Deniz.
From Ekincik you can take the popular river trip, calling at the ruins of Caunos, the mud baths, Dalyan village, and the famous Turtle Beach, breeding ground of the loggerhead turtle. Fethiye and Marmaris are lively stops; try a Turkish Bath, shop in the bazaar or lounge on the beach, before dining in style.
The sailing is generally easy with gentle morning winds and brisker afternoon breezes. What more could you want from your Turkish flotilla holiday. Lots more information below.
Turkey flotillas from Fethiye 2025
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fethiye | 3rd 17th 31st | 14th 28th | 12th 26th | 9th 23th | 6th 20th | 4th 18th | |
| Gocek Bay | 26th | 10th 24th | 7th 21st | 5th 19th | 2nd 16th 30th | 13th 27th | 11th |
Turkey flotillas from Fethiye 2026
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fethiye | 2nd 16th 30th | 13th 27th | 11th 25th | 8th 22nd | 5th 19th | 3rd 17th | |
| Gocek Bay | 25th | 9th 23rd | 6th 20th | 4th 18th | 1st 15th 29th | 12th 26th | 10th |
About the Fethiye Flotilla
The Fethiye flotilla explores the Fethiye / Gocek Bay area, including a trip out to Karacaören. It’s an easy flotilla.

| Difficulty: | Easy | Base: Fethiye | Airport: Dalaman | |
| Flights from: | Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, East Midlands, Birmingham, Newcastle, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast | |||
| Qualifications: (to self sail) | Minimum RYA Day Skipper Practical or ICC. Those without qualifications may be accepted | |||
| Other options: | Skippers available for hire | |||
The Fethiye flotilla visits a number of bays blessed with nothing other than a restaurant. Many have their unique attractions. Tersane is renown for it’s ruins. Sarsala offers locally made pine honey.
At Tomb Bay you can walk up the hill to some ancient tombs. On your return you can relax with a massage or traditional Turkish shave on the beach.
Fethiye is much larger. It’s an interesting mix of the the ancient and modern. From the Lycian tombs cut in to the cliffs, through traditional Turkish baths to cartoonists on the seafront, there’s something for everyone. It’s an excellent place to pick up souvenirs for friends at home.
2025 Dates| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fethiye | 3rd 17th 31st | 14th 28th | 12th 26th | 9th 23th | 6th 20th | 4th 18th |
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fethiye | 2nd 16th 30th | 13th 27th | 11th 25th | 8th 22nd | 5th 19th | 3rd 17th |
Fethiye Flotilla Itinerary
View the Fethiye flotilla on a map
See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Lycian (west) gallery and the Lycian (east) gallery.
| Day | Miles | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Sat | 0 | Check in.
|
| 2: Sun | 15 |
|
| 3: Mon | 4 |
|
| 4: Tue | 17 |
|
| 5: Wed | 18 |
|
| 6: Thu | 6 |
|
| 7: Fri | 14 |
|
| 8: Sat | 0 | Check out and depart |
| Average | 12 | Note: you will do more miles than this! |
More About The Fethiye Flotilla
Embarkation is on Saturdays with the sailing starting next day. There’s a varied range of yachts on offer from 32 to 50 feet. These include a couple of catamarans. There’s a good supply of yachts but the newer ones tend to be in high demand. Book early if you want one of these.
The nearest airport is Dalaman. The transfer time to the base is around 45 minutes. The operator offers optional transfers.
My flotilla prices include the Transit Log, Comfort pack (including a starter pack of water, beer, soft drinks, crisps, tea & coffee, end cleaning, and bed linen), Flotilla Participation Fee, a comprehensive inventory including navigation equipment, and the services of the Lead Crew.
You can choose between lodging a traditional refundable type security deposit or paying an insurance waiver. Optional extras include outboard engine (included on catamarans), wi-fi, stand up paddle board and extra towels.
Some of the bays don’t have mains water or electricity. So later in the evening, when the generator is turned off, you may finish your meal by candlelight. You will sometimes need to shower on board due to limited water ashore.
The restaurants will provide you with fresh bread. For additional sustenance, a couple of the supermarkets now provide floating stores. These circulate around the bays so you can shop whilst at sea.
View the Gocek Bay flotilla - 1 week
About The Gocek Bay Flotilla
The Gocek Bay flotilla cruises the Fethiye and Gocek bays, including a trip out to Cold Water Bay. It’s an easy flotilla.

| Difficulty: | Easy | Base: Fethiye | Airport: Dalaman | |
| Flights from: | Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, East Midlands, Birmingham, Newcastle, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast | |||
| Qualifications: (to self sail) | Minimum RYA Day Skipper Practical or ICC. Those without qualifications may be accepted | |||
| Other options: | Skippers available for hire | |||
The flotilla gets you away from tourist Turkey, to secluded bays, a number of which can only be reached by boat.
The bays each have their own character. Twenty Two Fathom Cove is home to one of the area’s great characters, Ragip. In the old days he used to run a restaurant in Cleopatras Bay. He was eventually imprisoned for operating without the correct paperwork (which he still denies).
Kapi Creek offers some stunning views and the chance to visit a traditional Turkish village. Cold Water Bay is so called because of the cold water springs which make for a refreshing dip. You can walk from there to an abandoned Greek village. It’s quite a moving sight.
2025 Dates| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gocek Bay | 26th | 10th 24th | 7th 21st | 5th 19th | 2nd 16th 30th | 13th 27th | 11th |
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gocek Bay | 25th | 9th 23rd | 6th 20th | 4th 18th | 1st 15th 29th | 12th 26th | 10th |
Gocek Bay Flotilla Itinerary
View the Gocek Bay flotilla on a map
See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Lycian (west) gallery and the Lycian (east) gallery.
| Day | Miles | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Sat | 0 | Check in.
|
| 2: Sun | 14 |
|
| 3: Mon | 2 |
|
| 4: Tue | 17 |
|
| 5: Wed | 20 |
|
| 6: Thu | 3 |
|
| 7: Fri | 15 |
|
| 8: Sat | 0 | Check out and depart |
| Average | 15 | Note: you will do more miles than this! |
More About The Gocek Bay Flotilla
Joining day is Saturday. Yachts available vary from 32 to 50 feet, including catamarans. There’s a good choice but the newer boats are always in heavy demand so book early if you want one of these.
The nearest airport is Dalaman. The transfer time to the base is about 45 minutes. The operator offers optional transfers.
My flotilla prices include the Transit Log, Flotilla Participation Fee, Comfort pack (including a starter pack of water, beer, soft drinks, crisps, tea & coffee, end cleaning, and bed linen), a comprehensive inventory including navigation equipment, and the services of the Lead Crew.
There’s a choice of lodging a traditional refundable type security deposit or paying an insurance waiver. Optional extras include outboard engine (included on catamarans), wi-fi, stand up paddle board and extra towels.
Some of the bays lack mains electricity or water. So you may need to shower on board due to limited water ashore. Later in the evening, when the generator is turned off, you may finish your meal by candlelight.
The restaurants will supply you with fresh bread each day. For additional provisions, a couple of the supermarkets now offer floating stores. These circulate around the bays so you can shop whilst at sea.
Turkey flotillas from Fethiye 2025
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datça - 2 weeks | 26th | 9th 23th | 6th | ||||
| Fethiye - 2 weeks | 3rd 17th 31st | 14th 28th | 12th 26th | 9th 23th | 6th 20th | 4th | |
| Gocek Bay - 2 weeks | 26th | 10th 24th | 7th 21st | 5th 19th | 2nd 16th 30th | 13th 27th | 11th |
Turkey flotillas from Fethiye 2026
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datça - 2 weeks | 25th | 8th 22nd | 5th | ||||
| Fethiye - 2 weeks | 2nd 16th 30th | 13th 27th | 11th 25th | 8th 22nd | 5th 19th | 3rd | |
| Gocek Bay - 2 weeks | 25th | 9th 23rd | 6th 20th | 4th 18th | 1st 15th 29th | 12th 26th | 10th |
Route
Difficulty: Easy Departs: Saturdays from Fethiye Nearest airport: Dalaman
Flights from: Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast
Operates: Alternate Saturdays from May to September.
2025 Dates
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fethiye 2 weeks | 3rd 17th 31st | 14th 28th | 12th 26th | 9th 23th | 6th 20th | 4th |
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fethiye 2 weeks | 2nd 16th 30th | 13th 27th | 11th 25th | 8th 22nd | 5th 19th | 3rd |
This 2 week flotilla consists of two 1 week flotillas back to back.
You will have two days of free sailing covering the Friday and Saturday nights of the middle weekend. The Lead Crew will advise on possible destinations. There are plenty of options including Wall Bay, Boynuz Buku, Gemiler, Asi Koyu and Ekincik.
See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Lycian (west) gallery and the Lycian (east) gallery. For details of what’s included see Flotilla inclusions and options.
Fethiye flotilla (2 weeks): Itinerary week 1
| Day | Miles | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Sat | 0 | Check in.
|
| 2: Sun | 15 |
|
| 3: Mon | 4 |
|
| 4: Tue | 17 |
|
| 5: Wed | 18 |
|
| 6: Thu | 6 |
|
| 7: Fri | 14 |
|
| 8: Sat | 0 | Check out and depart |
| Average | 12 | Note: you will do more miles than this! |
Fethiye flotilla (2 Weeks): Itinerary week 2
| Day | Miles | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Sat | 0 | Check in.
|
| 2: Sun | 14 |
|
| 3: Mon | 2 |
|
| 4: Tue | 17 |
|
| 5: Wed | 20 |
|
| 6: Thu | 3 |
|
| 7: Fri | 15 |
|
| 8: Sat | 0 | Check out and depart |
| Average | 15 | Note: you will do more miles than this! |
All routes may be subject to change for weather and operational reasons. Your Lead Crew will keep you advised during the week. Route names may differ from those used by the operators
View the Gocek Bay flotilla - 2 weeks
Route
Difficulty: Easy Departs: Saturdays from Fethiye Nearest airport: Dalaman
Flights from: Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast
Operates: Alternate Saturdays from May to September.
2025 Dates
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gocek Bay 2 weeks | 26th | 10th 24th | 7th 21st | 5th 19th | 2nd 16th 30th | 13th 27th | 11th |
| Flotilla | Apr | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gocek Bay 2 weeks | 25th | 9th 23rd | 6th 20th | 4th 18th | 1st 15th 29th | 12th 26th | 10th |
This 2 week flotilla consists of two 1 week flotillas back to back.
You will have two days of free sailing covering the Friday and Saturday nights of the middle weekend. The Lead Crew will advise on possible destinations. There are plenty of options including Wall Bay, Boynuz Buku, Gemiler, Asi Koyu and Ekincik.
See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Lycian (west) gallery and the Lycian (east) gallery. For details of what’s included see Flotilla inclusions and options.
Gocek Bay flotilla: Itinerary week 1
| Day | Miles | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Sat | 0 | Check in.
|
| 2: Sun | 14 |
|
| 3: Mon | 2 |
|
| 4: Tue | 17 |
|
| 5: Wed | 20 |
|
| 6: Thu | 3 |
|
| 7: Fri | 15 |
|
| 8: Sat | 0 | Check out and depart |
| Average | 15 | Note: you will do more miles than this! |
Gocek Bay flotilla: Itinerary week 2
| Day | Miles | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Sat | 0 | Check in.
|
| 2: Sun | 15 |
|
| 3: Mon | 4 |
|
| 4: Tue | 17 |
|
| 5: Wed | 18 |
|
| 6: Thu | 6 |
|
| 7: Fri | 14 |
|
| 8: Sat | 0 | Check out and depart |
| Average | 12 | Note: you will do more miles than this! |
All routes may be subject to change for weather and operational reasons. Your Lead Crew will keep you advised during the week. Route names may differ from those used by the operators





