Yachts for Sale in Turkey

The right yacht may currently lie in Greece, Italy or further afield, with Turkey as the place to build, refit, view or base it. Turkey is a starting point, not the limit of the search.

Turkey's strength is building: a cluster of yards in and around Istanbul, Tuzla, Kocaeli and Antalya produces custom and semi-custom superyachts for international owners. That makes Turkey especially relevant for new-build and late-stage project opportunities.

Bilgin Yachts reports a headquarters and outfitting facility at West Istanbul Marina of around 10,000 m² plus expanded shed capacity, able to outfit several large 70–90 m projects at once, and an Antalya Free Zone site for outfitting, refit, after-sales and wintering. Bilgin's 2026 communication cites 16 yachts under construction across roughly 50–120 m — shipyard context, not 16 yachts for sale.

Turquoise Yachts reports an Istanbul facility of around 25,000 m² for finishing and interiors on yachts up to 95 m, and a Kocaeli facility of around 40,000 m² for hull, superstructure and machinery work.

Lund Group does not represent any shipyard. Builder pages: /yachts/for-sale/builders/bilgin and /yachts/for-sale/builders/turquoise.

A project may be sold, under construction for an owner, on spec, reserved, under negotiation or not available. Construction status never implies commercial availability, and on-spec projects are treated as available only after the shipyard or its agent confirms it.

A shipyard visit is not a viewing of a sale yacht. Delivery dates are only stated when verified by the yard.

A brokerage yacht can be owned within weeks; a new build offers specification and warranty, with a longer timeline and staged payments. A late-stage on-spec project can sit in between. Independent technical advisers and owner's representatives are essential for any new build.

Istanbul is the natural new-build hub: international flights, several major yards and supplier networks within reach of the city.

New yachts for sale · Pre-owned yachts

Bodrum is Turkey's main owner-use hub. Yalıkavak Marina reports around 620 berths, capacity for yachts up to around 140 m LOA and superyacht technical services. A yacht in Yalıkavak is not necessarily for sale, and no berth is implied. Building in Istanbul and cruising from Bodrum are different questions.

Marmaris and Göcek serve the Turquoise Coast with marinas, yards and sheltered bays.

Many owners cruise both Turkish and Greek waters. Crossing between them involves entry formalities, and Turkey (non-EU) and Greece (EU) have different VAT, customs and charter rules — plan the yacht's status and flag before buying.

Private use and commercial charter carry different licensing, crewing, safety and tax requirements. Decide intended use before acquisition so the yacht and structure fit it. We make no promises of charter revenue or return on investment.

Turkish yards offer haul-out, survey and refit capacity at competitive scale. The builder's own yard is not always the best refit yard for every yacht; we compare options independently. An independent survey and sea trial are standard, usually after an offer is accepted in principle.

Title, encumbrances, registration, class and contracts should be checked by independent maritime lawyers. We coordinate; we do not give legal advice.

Turkey sits outside the EU VAT area. A yacht bought or built in Turkey and later operated in the EU raises EU VAT and customs questions, and Turkish rules for foreign-flagged yachts have their own conditions. Take specialist tax and customs advice before contracting.

Built in Turkey, Turkish-flagged and located in Turkey are three separate facts. Only a verified current location places a yacht on this page.

A purchase does not include a berth. Summer berths in Bodrum and the Turquoise Coast need planning, and Turkey is a popular wintering and refit destination — arrange it early. Availability is never assumed.

First-time buyers get a structured brief and step-by-step process; existing owners can explore new builds, trading up or a discreet sale alongside a purchase. Turkish and Italian yards both build at the top level — compare on the specific yacht, yard record, specification and resale considerations, not nationality.

We define the brief, search the Turkish and international market, compare brokerage and new-build options, contact central agents and yards, coordinate visits, surveys and sea trials, and support negotiation, closing and delivery planning.

Off-market means a genuine, confirmed opportunity shared privately — never a rumour. Confidential seller details are never published.