Balize (Bali Catspace)

Netsel Marmaris Marina

Balize
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Weekly prices€7,710 · 4 Jul – 3 OctAvailability on application · €3,940 – €7,710 range
Price across the season€3,940 — €7,710
JUL 26NOV 26APR 27OCT 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER4 Jul – 3 Oct 2026 · €7,710 / week3 Oct – 14 Nov 2026 · €6,910 / week14 Nov 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 · €4,110 / week2 Jan – 24 Apr 2027 · €4,940 / week24 Apr – 31 Jul 2027 · €6,640 / week31 Jul – 9 Oct 2027 · €7,440 / week9 Oct – 13 Nov 2027 · €6,640 / week13 Nov 2027 – 1 Jan 2028 · €3,940 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
4 Jul€7,710
3 Oct€6,910
14 Nov€4,110
2 Jan€4,940
24 Apr€6,640
31 Jul€7,440
9 Oct€6,640
13 Nov€3,940
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc12.1m · 2022 · Catamaran
Length12.1m
Beam6.6m
Cabins4
Berths10
WC4
Year2022
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€3,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for groups The Balize is a solid 2022 catamaran that sleeps up to 10 across four cabins, making it ideal for families or friend groups wanting to charter together without breaking the bank on multiple boats. The beam of a cat means genuinely comfortable living space for that many people.

Thoughtfully equipped You're getting the essentials that matter: solar panels paired with a generator and inverter for reliable power, air conditioning for tropical cruising, autopilot to ease long passages, and a dinghy included. The heating is a nice touch if you're chartering outside peak season in cooler waters.

Reasonable value proposition At 12.1 metres with four cabins and solid modern kit, the pricing sits fairly in the mid-range for this size and spec, though we'd need to see the weekly rate to give you a proper sense of whether it's competitive for your dates and destination. The €3,500 deposit is standard.

One caveat worth noting The operator has only one review on file, so we'd recommend asking Miknatis Yachting direct about their maintenance schedule, crew response times, and whether they offer pre-charter orientation. A newer boat is reassuring, but you'll want confidence in the support behind it, especially if you're flying long-haul to reach the base.

KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.

The marina & destination Netsel Marmaris Marina · TurkeyNetsel Marmaris Marina

Based at Netsel Marmaris Marina, Turkey . Balize is operated by Miknatis Yachting.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Netsel Marmaris Marina · Turkey
Licences
ICC, RYA Day Skipper, or equivalent plus VHF licence accepted. Sailing CV checked at the base. Hire a local skipper if your crew is light on Mediterranean experience.
Security deposit
€3,500
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there2 airports nearbyFlights to Turkey

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

DalamanDLM~25 km · 30 min

Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.

BodrumBJV~35 km · 45 min

Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesTurkey · the Turquoise Coast

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Gocek Bay & the Lycian Coast7 days · ~100 nm · 5 stops

Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.

1Gocek
Charter base. Clean little marina; provision before you leave.
2Tomb Bay
Lycian rock-cut tombs in the cliff. Anchor and snorkel.
3Sarsala
Tree-lined bay; one taverna. Idyllic first-night stop.
4Ekincik
Boat trip up the Dalyan river to the ruins at Caunos and the mud baths.
5Hamam Koyu
Cleopatra Bay: Roman ruins on the seabed. Restricted swim area; check signs.
Bodrum Peninsula7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.

1Bodrum
Charter base. Castle of St Peter at the harbour entrance.
2Kos (Greece)
Customs clearance into the EU; tie up at Kos marina for the night.
3Knidos
Ancient ruined Greek city straddling two harbours.
4Datça
Sleepy town on the peninsula; almond farms and quiet anchorages.

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