“How much does it cost to rent a boat in Bodrum?” has no single answer – two boats anchored in the same bay can differ in price by a factor of ten. This guide explains the typical price ranges, where the differences come from and how to read a quote.
First decision: a seat or the whole boat?
Before comparing prices, separate two very different products:
- Shared tour: you join other guests, the route and times are fixed and you pay per person.
- Private charter: the whole boat belongs to your group. You decide the route, the stops and the music; the price is per boat, not per person.
So “€50 per person” and “€2,000 per boat” can’t be compared directly. The bigger your group, the faster the per-person cost of a private charter drops.
Current price ranges
Based on the seasonal rates of the boats in our fleet, approximate ranges are:
- Shared day tour: about €49–55 per person; sunset group tours around €80; extended day programmes around €100.
- Private half day (10:00–16:00): about €1,500–3,500 per boat.
- Private sunset (17:00–21:00): about €1,500–3,000 per boat.
- Private full day (10:00–21:00): about €3,000–5,000 on mid-size boats; more on large luxury yachts.
- Overnight charter: from about €4,500 per night.
These figures are a guide; the exact price depends on the date, boat and programme and is confirmed in your quote.
Five things that set the price
- Type and size of the boat. A 32-metre motor yacht and a 20-metre gulet are different segments. Fuel use, crew size and equipment all show up in the price.
- Duration. A full day costs more than a half day, but the price per hour usually drops.
- Season. July and August are the busiest months. May, early June and late September are calmer and better value.
- Route. Distant bays mean more fuel and time; a day in nearby bays costs less.
- Extras. Menus, drinks packages, transfers and water toys such as jet ski or Seabob may be added.
Do the per-person maths
A simple example: a €2,500 private half day for a group of 10 works out at €250 per person – and the boat is yours alone, with a route drawn around your wishes. For large groups, high-capacity boats such as Black Angel or First Angel bring the per-person cost down even further.
Questions to ask when you get a quote
- Is the price per boat or per person?
- Are captain, crew and fuel included?
- Are food and drinks included or charged separately?
- What are the exact departure and return times?
- What are the deposit and payment terms?
A quote that answers these clearly is often better value than the one with the lowest number.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book?
For July and August we recommend booking several weeks or even months ahead. At the beginning and end of the season shorter notice is often possible.
Can I get an exact price?
Send us your date, group size and preferred duration and we will prepare a clear quote. Just fill in the form on our contact page.
Browse our whole fleet to see which boat fits your budget, or write to us directly.