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Yachting Regulations

There are numerous ports of entry all along the coast of Turkey one can choose during his registration in Turkey; Trabzon, Samsun, Sinop, Bartin, Eregli, Istanbul, Tekirdag, Derince, Gemlik, Çanakkale, Akçay, Ayvalik, Dikili, Izmir, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Datça, Marmaris, Fethiye, Kas, Finike, Kemer, Antalya and many others.
A Yacht Registration Form should be completed, followed by custom, health and port procedure. One is allowed to sail the Turkish waters only for the purpose of travel, leisure or sport. It is not permitted to sail for commercial purposes. The Harbor Master’s Office should be informed about all changes occurred during the journey, and relating the crew. In case of departure or entering Turkey for reasons of emergency or exceptional conditions, the case should be reported to the Turkish officials at the first port of arrival.
When leaving any port of Turkey, the relevant part of the Yacht Registration Form should be completed and reported to the Harbor Master’s Office, followed by the custom procedure.
Private yachts cannot be used for commercial purposes. Therefore, guests on private yachts cannot be charged for cruises.
No one is allowed to exchange goods (that have not been through customs procedure) with other yachts; such an act will be subject to legal procedure for it is considered an act of crime.
Diving is permitted only with proper equipment and in non-restricted areas. Foreign divers should have official documentation of training and must be accompanied by a licensed Turkish guide.

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