Itemized weekly budget (6 people, bareboat catamaran)
Turkey's Turquoise Coast is reliably cheaper than the western Mediterranean — food, marinas and charter rates all run lower. The sample reflects a high-season week from Bodrum or Göcek.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Catamaran charter (44–46ft) | $4,500 | High season; monohulls from ~$2,200/wk |
| Provisioning & dining | $1,050 | ~$25 pp/day — eating ashore is cheap and excellent |
| Marina fees | $400 | €30–90/night; many free bays too |
| Transit log | $150 | Required for the boat's paperwork — €100–250 |
| Fuel | $200 | Moderate, short coastal hops |
| End cleaning & extras | $150 | Standard end-of-charter charge |
| Total | ≈ $6,450 | ≈ $1,075 per person |
Why Turkey is such good value
Two things keep Turkey cheap. First, the cost of living — provisioning and especially eating ashore cost a fraction of France or Italy, so the temptation of a $10 dinner in a waterside restaurant is easy on the budget. Second, many of the prettiest overnight spots are free bays rather than paid marinas, though some charge a small fee if you eat at their restaurant. The only Turkey-specific admin cost is the transit log, a modest boat-paperwork fee.
Where to save
Eat ashore — it's genuinely cheaper than heavy provisioning, and part of the experience. Use the free and restaurant-pontoon bays instead of marinas. Consider a gulet (traditional crewed wooden yacht) for larger groups — often surprisingly economical per head with meals included. Our cost calculator covers gulet options too.