Göcek Bays
Mooring Buoys & Reservation Rules
The bays around Göcek are part of a Specially Protected Environmental Area. To preserve the seabed and posidonia meadows, anchoring is restricted in many coves — vessels must use the official mooring buoys managed by DERİA (the Turkish Maritime Authority).
What is DERİA?
DERİA operates the official mooring-buoy network across Göcek's protected bays. The DERİA portal lets captains and charter guests check live availability, reserve a buoy and pay online — in 4 languages (TR, EN, DE, RU).
Visit deria.gov.trHow to Reserve a Buoy
Visit the official DERİA portal at deria.gov.tr
Pick your destination bay (Göcek, Bedri Rahmi, Yassıca, Boynuz, Sarsala…)
Choose your dates and pay online — you receive a QR code
Show the QR confirmation to the marina officer when you arrive
Key Rules to Follow
- Use only official DERİA buoys — anchoring is not permitted inside protected bays.
- Holding tanks must not be discharged inside the bays — pump-out at marinas only.
- Maximum stay per buoy is limited (typically 1–2 nights).
- Respect quiet hours and posted speed limits inside coves.
We Can Handle the First Night for You
When you charter with Joy Yachting, our team can take care of your first night's buoy reservation. We know every bay and can recommend the best stops for your itinerary.
Information adapted from deria.gov.tr — refer to the official portal for the authoritative rules.