Written by: Aslı SAĞBİLGE
Bringing together the elite professionals of the charter industry every year in Göcek TYBA Yacht Charter Show, May 9–13, 2025 between the dates D-Marin Göcek’It takes center stage. This organization, exclusively for professionals, is a multi-layered platform that brings together not only luxury yachts but also Turkey's representation in blue cruises, production capacity, and service quality.
Now in its sixth year, the TYBA Show has become one of the Mediterranean's most prestigious industry gatherings with its B2B structure. It will take place in the bays of Göcek, featuring over 50 luxury yachts, more than 400 brokers, and industry participants. The list of participating yachts has been published: Attending Yachts – 2025. A comprehensive list of participants representing industry connections can also be found here: Attending Brokers – 2025
A historic year for TYBA
TYBA Vice President and Charter Show Committee Chair Noyan Mutlugil, TYBA describes how this year's event has become a prestigious occasion for Turkish yachting on the world stage with the following words:
“Before TYBA took over this legacy, the fair had been held in Marmaris for 36 years. We are now proudly continuing this tradition. This year marks a historic milestone with the first-ever participation of a superyacht built at the 82-meter Oceanco shipyard. The Dutch-built yacht will set sail from the Caribbean to take its place at Göcek D-Marin for display at our event. In addition, a locally built 55-meter three-masted superyacht will also be featured at the show, and the 37-meter motor yacht launched just a month ago will be on display at our show, highlighting the strength of our local industry.”
Not just an organization, but the heartbeat of the industry
TYBA Yacht Charter Show, It is not only a place to tour and evaluate yachts, but also a learning and sharing platform that keeps its finger on the pulse of Turkey's professional blue voyage sector.
Combined with Göcek's natural atmosphere, the program creates opportunities for international brokers and charter representatives to develop their business and establish direct contact with local and foreign producers.
Here are this year's highlights:
Expanding fleet: Yachts ranging from 20 to 82 meters in length will welcome professional guests with their experienced crews.
Istanbul Street Food Theme: Turkish cuisine classics such as simit, dürüm, börek, and köfte will be reinterpreted by chefs. The dishes will be evaluated by an international jury.
Presentation Excellence Awards: The best reception team, the best presentation, and second-place awards will allow crews to compete with their skills.
2. Cocktail Competition: Creative presentations will be featured in the appetizer, digestif, and long drink categories.
The seminar program for the event includes the following topics:
History of Turkish Yacht Building: From sponge-diving boats to mega yachts (Sinan Özer, Ege Yachts)
Evaluation of the TYBA Agreement (Alev Semiz & Noyan Mutlugil)
Storytelling in Marketing: New Approaches in the Charter Industry (Michael Frohoff, Kruger Media)
Turkey's Sailing Routes and New Destinations (H. Serhan Cengiz & TBA)
Maintenance and Pooling Facilities – Tersan Shipyard Presentation
A Session on Anatolian Grapes and Wine Culture (TBA)
Finally; TYBA Yacht Charter Show It is not just an item on the industry calendar; it is a showcase that represents Turkey's strength in the professional blue voyage market, its design and construction capabilities, its maritime culture, and its service quality on a global scale. Its value should be recognized...
For all details and application information: www.tybachartershow.com
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