Brahms (Dufour 430)
Göcek Mucev Marina
Weekly prices€5,000 · 29 Aug – 31 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families The Dufour 430 is a popular modern cruiser that suits families or small groups wanting comfort without complexity. Four cabins sleeping eight make it roomy for a week's adventure, and the 2023 build means everything should feel fresh and reliable.
Smart modern touches Solar panels and an inverter keep you independent from shore power, while the swimming platform, barbecue grill, and bimini shade make entertaining genuinely enjoyable. The chart plotter and autopilot handle navigation easily, so you're not wrestling the boat all day.
Solid value proposition At 13.2 metres with this spec and cabin count, you're getting decent bang for your charter buck, especially the solar setup, which saves generator fuel costs over a week. The €3000 deposit is standard and reasonable.
One honest note Viya Sailing shows only two operator reviews, so there's limited third-party feedback to lean on yet. I'd suggest asking them directly about their support during your charter week and checking their cancellation policy before committing, just to be thorough.
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The marina & destination Göcek Mucev Marina · Turkey
Based at Göcek Mucev Marina, Turkey . Brahms is operated by Viya Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Göcek Mucev 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
- €3,000
- 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
Where charters went
Göcek, Fethiye and Kaş
- Kapi Creek private48%
- Küçük Sarsala Koyu29%
- Gemiler Koyu26%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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