Huge savings can be gained by bunkering outside the EU. If you’re cruising back to the Med for the summer season via the Suez Canal, consider a pit-stop in Türkiye where the 360° Yachting team are on hand to assist with all necessary paperwork and protocol, and supply your yacht with premium quality duty-free fuel in Fethiye.
Bunkering in Türkiye
As captains and chief engineers know all too well, not all fuel is the same. Premium fuel is imperative to the smooth running, efficiency and performance of a yacht – but this all too often comes with a hefty price tag. Although stopping off in Türkiye may involve a slight detour, the financial rewards can be significant and you can save tens of thousands of dollars in many cases.
360° Yachting are a full-service superyacht agency in Türkiye, and we specialise in supplying top-quality fuel and support services to yachts cruising the Turkish coast. We can organise duty-free fuel to be delivered to Turkish and foreign-flagged yachts in many ports in Türkiye, however for those heading back towards the Med, Fethiye and Marmaris are both sheltered spots and perhaps the most convenient.
About Fethiye
Fethiye is an attractive harbour town situated 9 kilometres from Gocek. It’s a popular stop-off and overnight location for passing yachts and its peninsula is home to many of the most well known and popular resorts in Türkiye.
As home to the famed Oludeniz Blue Lagoon and Calis sunset, the Fethiye region has understandably attracted tourists and the yachting crowd for decades. It’s a region offing a little something for everyone; the nature lovers, the sporting and walking enthusiasts, the adrenalin junkies, shoppers, fine-diners, and the beach lovers.
Apart from the fabulous climate from April to November, the town also boasts a great selection of restaurants, bars and high-end hotels. The region has a fascinating history with Lycian rock tombs carved high on the hillside above the centre, a huge flag at the summit of a crumbling fort overlooking the bay, and an amphitheatre found to the rear of the main harbour.
For smaller yachts, there are several mooring options in Fethiye, and for yachts up to 60m, the 460-berth Ece Saray Marina can normally accommodate. Ece Saray has its own high-end accommodation, or there are another couple of luxury boutique hotels located a short walk from the town centre that home all the amenities and facilities necessary for luxury yachts and their guests, including spas, restaurants, bars and nightlife.
For larger yachts and superyachts looking to re-fuel, please CONTACT 360° YACHTING as special arrangements will need to be made to accommodate you at the quayside.
Top-grade duty-free fuel in Fethiye
The fuel quality in Türkiye is excellent. You are supplied with an analysis report plus samples should you wish to run your own tests. Our team assists with the rest, including:
- Fast and efficient immigration and port clearance
- Organising and overseeing all necessary paperwork and protocol
- The supply of premium quality MGO/AGO duty-free or duty-paid fuel
- Ensuring pumping rates of between 600 and 2000 per minute
- Supply of any necessary oils, including 330 type hub oils
- Organising any special maintenance or spare parts required
- Providing any provisions or additional yachting support necessary.
ADDITIONAL YACHT SUPPORT SERVICES
Despite being a young player in the superyacht industry, in the years 360° Yachting have been operating, we have developed a reputation for integrity, transparency, quality and excellence. We are a Captain’s Recommended services company for the past 5 years, so hopefully, this gives you a little confidence in our ability. We offer a wide range of bespoke services to superyachts, so if you are planning a trip or seeking assistance, please get in touch. Aside from organizing duty-free fuel in Fethiye, our team also offers the following:
- YACHT CLEARANCES AND FORMALITIES
Port clearances, paperwork, immigration and formalities are some of the most time-consuming and frustrating aspects of cruising; therefore it’s vital to have reliable local assistance on hand. 360° Yachting are Türkiye specific. We speak the language, know the local waters and boast the contacts to make sure all your arrival and departures run smoothly and that all necessary paperwork is processed quickly and correctly.
- TAILOR-MADE ITINERARIES
360° Yachting are ideally placed to offer exciting itineraries letting you discover all the popular highlights and hidden locations along the coast. Why spend hours researching an itinerary based on information that may not be accurate? Let us do the hard work for you and provide all the up to date info needed to tailor your trip.
- RESERVATIONS AND BERTHS
If you are looking for marina reservations or berths in Türkiye, 360° Yachting can help. We have contacts right along the coast so if you need any advice on where’s best to dock or anchor, just ask us for assistance.
- PROVISIONS AND SUPPLIES
When it comes to sourcing great provisions in Türkiye, look no further than 360° Yachting. We believe ordering provisions doesn’t need to be complicated – you want the best delivered on time. Our support team are passionate about supplying top quality fresh, local and imported provisions. No request is too big or too small, so whatever your catering needs, our team will go out of their way to find and deliver.
- TRANSFERS AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Use 360° Yachting to help with all your travel arrangements. From basic travel arrangements, luxury car hire, hotel bookings, airport transfers or seaplanes and helicopter charters, let us know what you need, and we will organise it for you.
- TOURS AND EXCURSIONS
The Turkish coast boasts a wealth of historical sites, natural wonders and sporting activities. 360° Yachting can organise tours and excursions right along the coast as well as breaks away to the likes of Istanbul and Cappadocia. From tailored days and shopping trips to paragliding or a jeep safari, let us know your interests and we will see what we can do.
- FLOWERS
Need some flowers to spruce up the yacht? No problem! 360° Yachting can provide and supply the best flowers for your arrangements, table centrepieces, bouquets, or simply a seasonal selection to brighten up the galley.
- EVENT PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE
Türkiye is a great location to celebrate an occasion, be it on land or at sea. The 360° events team are used to helping the crew throw events sure to impress even the most demanding of guests. From sophisticated and intimate gatherings to elaborate parties with live bands and entertainment, we are happy to assist.
- TECHNICAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT
360° Yachting offers 24 hours, 7 days a week technical and emergency support service and can assist with any requirements during your travels in Türkiye. If you need a technician, craftsman, carpenter, or electrician whilst cruising in Turkish, let us know.
For more information on duty-free fuel in Fethiye or any other services we offer, please CONTACT US.
