Göcek Marina, part of the D-Marin Group, is a lovely marina situated in one of Turkey’s safest natural harbours, just outside the town of the same name. It is a pristine marina in an unspoiled, protected environment whose beauty has been preserved. With a strong eco-ethic, this marina is a magnet for sailors and a wonderful place to moor up and relax. A variety of charter boats are on offer from this base, including the traditional Turkish gulet.
It’s a great base for sailing along the stunning and historic Lycian Coast with plenty of beautiful bays, tranquil coves and sheltered anchorages. An exceptional combination of ancient ruins, superb sailing and fantastic swimming beaches, it is destination for all sailors, regardless of experience. A place for those looking for an ultra-relaxed, sailing holiday with line-of-sight short hops - perfect for family groups. Göcek is also in close proximity to many other popular tourist destinations; places such as Bodrum, Ölüdeniz, Marmaris, Dalyan, Kayaköy and Kaş.
A prominent place amongst the superyacht set, the marina strives to meet all the needs of the captains, crew, yacht owners and their guests.
Protected by 6 mile wide and 280 m long floating wave breaker, Göcek Marina provides a safe maneuvering area with its 40m depth even for superyachts up to 70 m.
Facilities
Göcek Marina has berths for 380 yachts with a berth capacity up to 70m, all supplied with power and water. The marina features long floating pontoons and there are WC and shower facilities, laundry, 24-hour TV broadcast, wireless internet access – paid, outdoor car parking, a pilot boat service, diving services and a scuba tank filling station.
In terms of waste management, Göcek Marina has a water circulation system in the harbour, a waste water collection facility, a solid waste collection station and waste engine oil collecting station.
The boatyard has a dry dock capacity for 150 boats, a 75t travel lift and a 40t trailer. Services on hand are hull pressure washing and cleaning and general cleaning works ,as well as technical services for paint – polyester, engine maintenance and repair, electric (up to 650 amper), carpentry, lathing and metalwork, ventilation, bilge control, air conditioning and battery control and charging.
Right next to the marina is a 250-meter long Blue Flag beach and a luxury resort hotel with its newly designed D-SPA. An upmarket restaurant serving international cuisine and a selection of beverages can be found here as well as a playground, volleyball court and a basketball court.
Getting there and away
Dalaman Airport is the closest only 18km away.
Based on our long experience with guests who have trusted us for Aegean getaways, we can say with confidence that Göcek Marina is one of the most practical starting points on Turkey’s southwest coast. It sits in the town of Göcek (in the Muğla province), right by the water, so you can usually go from “we’ll be on board soon” to actually leaving the berth the same day. We have noticed that this matters a lot when people want a one-day sail or a relaxed week without wasting time on transfers!
Göcek itself is small and easy to navigate, with plenty of restaurants and daily services around the harbor. From our knowledge, the marina area is well used by sailing and motor-boat rentals serving routes along the nearby coast and the famous bays. If you rent here for a day, many guests aim for calmer coves and short island-hopping. For a full week, the common plan is to follow the coastline toward the well-known natural and protected areas of the region.
About access: the nearest major airport for international arrivals is Dalaman Airport (DLM), which is in the wider Göcek–Fethiye area. From there, our guests typically use road transfer to reach Göcek Marina. We advise allowing time for traffic in the season, because the coastal road can get busy.
For the wider “where can we go from here?” question, we can state with certainty that Göcek is positioned close to the Göcek–Fethiye coastal belt, where you’ll find a chain of bays, beaches, and scenic anchorages. The coast is also the gateway toward Dalaman Gulf scenery and the broader Lycian coast character—rocky shorelines, small harbors, and viewpoints.
We have seen that many visitors combine a boat day with a land visit to nearby Fethiye, a lively town with a working harbor and well-known sights. If you’re planning ferries or additional travel, Fethiye is generally the place people look at first. And yes, our guests often return with the same comment: “We didn’t just cruise—we felt the geography!”
If you tell us your preferred pace (quiet bays vs. longer passages) and whether you want a motorboat or sailing vessel, we’ll help you shape a route that fits your week—or that perfect single day with sunset in mind.