Marine Services in Finike, Turkey
Finike is the cruiser's quiet alternative on the Turkish coast — half the chaos of Marmaris, fewer queues, and a similar cost base. If you don't need 1,000 boats around you for the social calendar, this is where you go to put your head down and work on the boat.
The marina is Setur Finike, a working facility with floating berths, hardstand, travelift, and the usual cruiser amenities. The town behind it is small and authentically Turkish — provisioning is fine, hardware is adequate, and the Lycian coast is on your doorstep.
The marina
Setur Finike Marina is the only game in town and that's mostly an advantage — it means a single, predictable operator. Travelift up to about 50 feet, hardstand for several hundred boats, paint shed, and on-site contractors. Cruisers report the office is helpful for arranging visiting trades when local capacity is full.
What it costs
| Service | Common range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Haul + relaunch (40 ft) | €300–500 | Plus blocking |
| Hardstand storage (6 mo) | €900–1,500 | 40-footer |
| Winter berth (in-water) | €2,000–3,200 | October–April, 40 ft |
| Labour / hour | $20–35 | Smaller pool than Marmaris |
| Bottom job (40 ft) | $1,800–2,600 | Yard-style work |
Services available
- Hull and paint: Local contractors handle bottom jobs and gelcoat. For Awlgrip-spec topsides, Marmaris is the better route.
- Rigging: Basic standing rigging on-site; specialist work routes to Marmaris.
- Engines: Yanmar and Volvo support locally. Parts via Antalya.
- Electrical: Standard 12V/24V available. Specialist installs route to Marmaris or imported.
- Joinery: Local craftsmen available — Turkish woodworking tradition extends here too.
- Sailmaking: No resident loft. Lofts in Marmaris or shipped to/from Greek lofts via overland.
When to use Finike
Cruisers report Finike works best as a winter base when you want to be left alone to work. October haul-in, April–May launch. The trades show up reliably for booked work; walk-in repairs can take a day or two longer than Marmaris because the pool is smaller. Cultural access to the Lycian coast is the bonus most cruisers cite as the reason to choose Finike over the bigger ports.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Finike over Marmaris?
Smaller, quieter, slightly cheaper, and easier to get work scheduled without queueing. Best fit for owners doing some work themselves, with trades to back them up.
Is there haul-out?
Yes — Setur Finike runs a travelift to about 50 feet. Bookings tighten for autumn haul-in.
What does winter storage cost?
40-footer hardstand for 6 months runs €900–1,500. Marina berth through winter: €2,000–3,200.
Are the trades the same as Marmaris?
Smaller pool. Major specialty work often routes to Marmaris. Day-to-day work available on-site.
Is Finike close to ancient ruins?
Yes — the Lycian Way passes through here. Myra, Olympos, and Phaselis are within day-trip range.