Defne Sultan (Motoryacht)
Istanbul
Weekly prices€7,000 · 1 Sep – 31 Dec
Weeks near your dates
Gallery6 photos
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Specifications & Equipment0 cab · 2 berths (0+2) · 1 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for couples. The Defne Sultan is an 18-metre motoryacht ideal for two people seeking a relaxed, intimate getaway without the compromise of shared cabins or crowds.
Well-equipped vessel. You've got solid cruising kit here, radar, chart plotter, air conditioning, and a swimming platform with snorkeling gear included, which suggests the operator understands what makes a comfortable coastal escape.
Zero deposit required. The €0 deposit is genuinely unusual and attractive; it removes booking friction entirely, though you'll want to clarify cancellation terms directly with Sultan Yachting before committing.
One heads-up: We don't have the base location listed in your data, so before booking, confirm where you're flying into and how far the marina is from the nearest international airport, that'll affect your travel day significantly.
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The marina & destination Istanbul · Turkey
Based at Istanbul, Turkey . Defne Sultan is operated by Sultan Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Istanbul · Turkey
- Licences
- We have not confirmed whether this yacht is crewed or requires a sailing licence. We will check the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
- 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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