Balize (Bali Catspace)
Netsel Marmaris Marina
Weekly prices€7,710 · 4 Jul – 3 Oct
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
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.
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The marina & destination Netsel Marmaris Marina · Turkey
Based at Netsel Marmaris Marina, Turkey . Balize is operated by Miknatis Yachting.
Good to know
- 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 nearby
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.
Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.
Possible routes2 hand-picked itineraries
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 Coast
Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.
1Gocek
2Tomb Bay
3Sarsala
4Ekincik
5Hamam Koyu
Bodrum Peninsula
Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.
1Bodrum
2Kos (Greece)
3Knidos
4Datça
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