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Charter Pricing

Charter Pricing Overview

Charter yacht pricing varies depending on several factors. How you choose to use your yacht — which becomes your private space for the duration of your holiday — plays a key role in determining the overall cost. The size, type, and style of the yacht, as well as the charter period and season, all directly affect pricing.

Charter Seasons

Charter rates are generally structured according to seasonal periods, typically defined as:

  • Early / Low Season: April – May

  • Mid Season: June & September

  • High Season: July – August

  • Late Season: October – November

Seasonal demand has a significant impact on pricing, particularly during peak summer months.

Bareboat Motor & Sailing Yacht Charters

Bareboat charter rates do not include operating expenses such as fuel, food and beverages, transit log, harbor fees, or airport transfers. These costs are always calculated separately.

Bareboat charter prices usually include:

  • Yacht rental

  • Yacht insurance

  • Base marina fees

If the charterer does not hold a valid skipper’s license or lacks sufficient experience, a professional skipper can be hired. The skipper fee is charged separately on a daily basis and added to the yacht rental price.

Crewed Motor Yacht Charters

Crewed motor yacht charter prices vary widely depending on the size, category, and level of luxury of the yacht. Options range from smaller, reasonably priced crewed motor yachts to large, fully crewed luxury or mega yachts.

Crewed motor yacht charter prices typically include:

  • Yacht rental

  • Crew salaries

  • Yacht insurance

  • Base marina fees

Additional costs generally include:

  • Fuel

  • Food and beverages

  • Alcohol

  • Crew gratuities

  • Marina fees outside the base marina

  • Fuel for water toys (if applicable)

Private Gulet Charters

Private gulet charter prices vary according to the yacht’s size, model, standard, and the chosen charter period.

  • Standard class gulets offer a simple and authentic experience, often without air-conditioning, at very reasonable rates. While not classified as luxury yachts, they provide comfortable accommodation, good food, friendly service, and an enjoyable atmosphere.

  • Deluxe and luxury gulets offer a significantly higher level of comfort and service, in some cases exceeding five-star hotel standards. Pricing reflects the level of luxury provided.

Private gulet charter prices usually include:

  • Yacht rental

  • Crew salaries

  • Diesel

  • Harbor fees and port taxes

Extra costs typically include:

  • Food and beverages (soft and alcoholic)

  • Private marina fees

Charters involving Greek Islands are subject to additional formalities and costs, which result in higher overall expenses.

Cabin Charters

Cabin charters are generally the most economical way to experience a yacht holiday in Turkey. While luxury cabin cruises with higher rates are available, many guests choose standard class gulets that offer a comfortable and enjoyable experience at accessible prices.

Our Approach

Our goal is to offer the most suitable charter option based on your preferences, travel dates, and budget. We are always available to answer your questions and provide detailed information to help you plan your yachting holiday with clarity and confidence.

Please feel free to contact us for personalized advice or further details.

CHARTER PRICING – FAQ

What determines yacht charter prices?

Yacht type, size, comfort level, charter duration, and the selected season are the main factors that determine charter prices.

Do prices vary by season?

Yes. April–May and October–November are generally considered lower-priced periods, while July–August is the high season.

What is included in bareboat charter prices?

Bareboat charter prices usually include yacht rental, insurance, and base marina fees. Fuel, food and beverages, and harbor fees are calculated separately as extras.

Is the skipper fee included in the price?

No. If a skipper is requested for a bareboat charter, the daily skipper fee is charged separately.

What is included in crewed motor yacht charter prices?

Crewed motor yacht prices typically include yacht rental, crew salaries, insurance, and base marina fees. Expenses such as fuel and food are generally extra.

How are gulet charter prices determined?

Gulet charter prices depend on the yacht’s category, equipment, and the charter period. Standard gulets are more affordable, while luxury gulets are priced higher.

Do Greek Islands routes affect pricing?

Yes. Routes including the Greek Islands involve additional permits and formalities, which result in higher overall costs.

Is cabin charter a more affordable option?

Yes. Cabin charter is generally the most economical way to experience a yacht holiday.

Testimonials

  • A boat is much more than a way of travelling. It brings you to places where your dreams can come true. In our case, we have spent two marvellous weeks navigating between Turkey and Greece. Moreover, the services provided by Sunshine Cruising were not only Professional, they were friendly. A %100 satisfaction quote is not exagerated. Sincere thanks to Esra and her team.

    Marc – Brenda – Karin – Alain (Rodman 41)

  • Dear Ahmet, Dear Esra, Dear Sunshine Cruising team, We are very new in the boat-charter holiday, but we have never been treated as nice as in Marmaris from Sunshine Cruising team, especially from Ahmet and Esra –a perfect team for a perfect trip. We enjoyed it very very much and we nearly forgot the pricing!! Thank you for everything. We will come again – for sure, best regards from Austria!

    Sabine – Kurt (Bavaria 33)

  • To Esra & Team Yellow bird is a great boat in layout & comfort. Clean, furnished well and a joy to travel in. We had a lovely two weeks cruising the islands off Greece & Turkey. The ease of booking through Esra and the help from the boys made a perfect team. Thank you all for being so thoughtful and helpful. A pleasure meeting you.

    Margeret And Paul “Bayliner 4587″

  • Dear Esra, Dear Ahmet and team; Thank you for the warm welcome and all your kind support till the end. We enjoyed a wonderful time on our 2 week trip through Turkish water and coasts, weather and conditions were marvellous. Our highlight was wild anchoring in Yeşilova Bay – so wonderful place! Hoping to come back…

    Ulker – Lars – Heike – Harold (Bayliner 3388 – 2010)

  • Dear Esra, Dear Ahmet, Dear Fatih; Thank you for all the support and help you gave us and for the friendly and warm way you did it! We enjoyed our trip with “blue moon” and made many interesting and worthful experiences with the boat-life and with the lovely Turkish landscape and people we saw and met.

    Thanks again and good bye.

    Christina – Paul (Bavaria 33 – 2010)

  • To the Sunshine Cruising Team Everything was tripple A! Beginning with the first booking correspondence, the hand out of the Kimberley, the kindness way, just everything was total Professional and very friendly.

    We had a great trip.

    The Reimers Team (Rodman 41 – 2011)

  • To the sunshine Cruising team; Thank you very much. We have enjoyed 2 great week on Kimberley. Your helpful organization has been impeccable and very receptive. We will come again and will look forward to enjoying the hospitality of Turkey – shown so well by Ahmet, Esra and team.

    Richard & Jill (Fairline Squadron 55 & Rodman 41 – 2011/2012)

  • To the Sunshine Cruising team; Enjoyed our trip on Kimberley can’t say enough about your beautiful country Turkey! It was all amazing. You do a wondeful job and made us feel very welcome. Thank you all so much, we are leaving with some wonderful memeries!

    Louise – Gordon – Cathy – Gregory (Rodman 41 – 2011)

  • Hi together, First time I visited this country. At our home we have many neighbours from Turkey but we never visited Turkey. Now I was here and can tell that to our neighbours. This week, we find so many nice places on our way to Bozburun and back. So many nice bays hold us safe over night, swimming, fishing and the beer we could enjoy every day. The ship is in a good and safe condition. Many thanks for the nice days!

    Ina – Eberhard – Alexandra – Ulrich (Rodman 41 – 2011/2012)

  • To Esra and her team. Our trip was wonderful! Colena is a great boat. Very comfortable! Thank you for your help and service! We will definetely come back to Turkey and to you! We all wish you luck, good clients and all the best!

    Alex – Sergey – Olga – Galina – Polina – Nikita (Fairline Squadron 55 – 2012)

  • Dear Esra, Ahmet & Onur, Since 2000, we chartered 3 times a motor yacht with you (2 x Bayliner 3388, 1 x Sealine S34) We are very very satisfied and we had a wonderful week. Your service is excellent and the boats are in such a wonderful condition. Your warm and kind approach towards your guests is “unique” and highly appreciated! We are looking forward to see you soon again! All the best for SSC!

    Family Blach – Austria (Bayliner 3388 – Sealine S34 (2000 – 2007 – 2013)

  • Bu dördüncü gelişimiz Marmaris'e. Herbiri, birbirinden güzel bir tatil oldu. Denizi, havası hiç bizi üzmedi. Kiraladığımız tekneler temiz ve bakımlılardı. Bunun için Sunshine Cruising’e bütün arkadaşlar ismine teşekkür ederim.

    Yücel (Bayliner 3388 – Rodman 41)
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