Finding superyacht roles in Bodrum
How to arrive, register with a crew agency and check your papers for superyacht work in Bodrum.
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What to do in your first week
Fly into Bodrum Airport
Aganlar says its shipyard is 39 km from Bodrum Airport and 3 km from the centre of Bodrum. D-Marin says its Turgutreis marina is 20 km from Bodrum.
Crew agency in Bodrum
| Agency | Find them | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Bodrum Yacht Services | Dr. Mumtaz Ataman Cad. 34/5, 48400 Bodrum. +90 532 434 6816 | Crew placement for captains, deckhands, hostesses and chefs. Legal employment of Turkish crew with social security, health and insurance cover. Founding member of the Turkish Yachting and Brokers Association |
Bodrum Yacht Services website.
Transit log and visas
Transit Log
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism says the authorities record customs, passport details, health and the crew in each yacht's Transit Log. Ports then check it on entry and exit. A yacht in winter lay-up completes the process at its harbour.
Yacht papers
D-Marin lists boat registration, insurance, an authorisation document and a Transit Log or vignette (optional) as the papers for Turgutreis.
Visas
Turkey sets visa rules by passport and by type of work. Check the rules for your passport.
Crew pay by yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Bosun / 2nd Mate | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Chief Stew / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Stew | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Turkey or Bodrum.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- D-Marin: Marina Turgutreis
- Milta Bodrum Marina
- Milta Bodrum Marina: Marina profile (Turkish)
- Milta Bodrum Marina: Harbor services
- Milta Bodrum Marina: Technical services
- Milta Bodrum Marina: Boatyard and lift services
- Milta Bodrum Marina: Nearby routes
- Aganlar Shipyard & Marina: Marina
- Aganlar Shipyard & Marina: About
- Aegean Yacht: Yard services and refit
- TYHA: Yalıkavak Marina
- Bodrum Yacht Services: Crew placement
- Ministry of Culture and Tourism: Yacht registration form (Transit Log)
- WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020: Bodrum (17290)
- Wikipedia: Bodrum Castle
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
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