Marmaris Cruise Port

What Marmaris Cruise Port does

Marmaris Cruise Port (legal entity: Marmaris Liman İşletmeciliği A.Ş.) is a privately held Turkish cruise port operator that leases port management rights from the Turkish state under a 30-year agreement signed in 2001, making it the first privatized passenger port in Turkey. The company operates from Marmaris, Muğla, on Turkey's south-west Aegean coast, where it manages three quays totaling 506 meters (305m + 134m + 67m) with a maximum draft of 11 meters and no vessel length limitation. Core infrastructure includes a renovated passenger terminal with immigration, customs, and security offices; a 12-desk check-in saloon; ISPS-compliant security systems; a Ministry of Environment-certified waste collection facility; and a two-tugboat fleet (ANTAK with 16-ton bollard pull, ARTAK with 30.5-ton bollard pull). The port's sheltered natural harbor, protected by Yıldız Adası and Keçi Adası islands, enables safe year-round berthing in all weather conditions.

The port serves two primary customer segments: international cruise lines (Thomson, MSC, Costa, AIDA, Carnival, and luxury operators) using Marmaris as either a port of call or homeport, and ferry passengers traveling via Yeşil Marmaris Lines on the Marmaris-Rhodes route. Approximately 100 cruise ships and 120,000 cruise passengers call annually, supplemented by 120,000 ferry passengers. Revenue streams include berthing and port fees, compulsory pilotage and towage for foreign vessels ≥150 GRT, waste collection services, passenger terminal processing, and a portfolio of 13+ shore excursions (Dalyan & Caunos, Rhodes day trips via 50-minute catamaran, Pamukkale, Jeep Safari, Rafting, Turkish Bath, Boat BBQ, Cleopatra's Island, Turkish Night). The company also manages Didim Cruise Port on the Aegean coast as a subsidiary operation, offering ferry connections to Kos, Patmos, and Samos.

The company is owned by five local shareholders — Albatros Turizm Yat ve Marina İşl.A.Ş., Şah Petrol Turizm İnş. Tic. A.Ş., Yeşil Marmaris Turizm Sey. Yat İşl. A.Ş., Türkiye Denizcilik İşl. A.Ş., and İzzet Tuncel — all involved in tourism, travel, and hotel-related businesses. Leadership includes Managing Director Sukru Tugay and General Manager Üçkrü Tugay, who drove the port's growth from 3-4 annual cruise calls pre-2001 to ~100 calls post-privatization. The company has committed and paid capital of 8,456,478.10 TL and operates without external venture capital or institutional investment. Distribution is conducted directly to cruise lines through the company website (marmariscruiseport.com), trade publication coverage (Cruise Industry News, Seatrade Insider), and shore excursion brochures distributed during ship calls.

Name

Marmaris Cruise Port

Legal name

Marmaris Liman İşletmeciliği A.Ş.

Website

https://marmariscruiseport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marmaris Cruise Port is a privately held Turkish operator managing a 506-meter cruise port facility in Marmaris under a 30-year state lease (2001). It serves international cruise lines as a port of call and homeport for ~100 ships and 120,000 passengers annually, and operates ferry service to Rhodes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Port Operations

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAHAEAA

Cruise Terminal Operations & Management

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Passenger & Cruise Terminals

SECONDARYTLAHAEAL

Cruise Line Turnaround Coordination & Port Call Passenger Services

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Passenger & Cruise Terminals

SECONDARYTHAEAFAF

Cruise Terminal & Passenger Services (Check-in, Baggage, Meet & Greet)

Travel & Hospitality/Cruises & Maritime Leisure Travel/Cruise Booking, Shore Excursions & Port Services

SECONDARYTHAEAFAE

Port Agents & Ground Handling Services

Travel & Hospitality/Cruises & Maritime Leisure Travel/Cruise Booking, Shore Excursions & Port Services

Keywords

• Cruise port operations
• Maritime berthing services
• Passenger terminal services
• Shore excursions
• Ferry transit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marmaris

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Berthing and Port Fees: Charges for cruise ships, cargo ships, ferryboats and yachts berthing at the port's quays. The port has three quays totaling 506 meters (305m + 134m + 67m) with maximum draft of 11 meters.
2. Passenger Terminal Services: Services including check-in facilities, immigration, customs, health and security offices, and passenger processing. Duration of clearance stated as 20 minutes.
3. Pilotage and Towage: Compulsory pilotage services for foreign vessels of 150 grt or more. Towage services provided by port's two tug boats (ANT AK and ARTAK).
4. Waste Collection Services: Collection of bilge water, sludge, waste oil, wastewater and garbage from vessels. Certified by Turkish Ministry of Environment.
5. Ferry Operations (Yeşil Marmaris Lines): Port facilitates ferry connections between Marmaris and Rhodes, carrying up to 120,000 passengers annually.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Marmaris Cruise Port operates a full-service cruise port facility at Marmaris, Turkey, providing berthing for cruise ships, ferries, yachts, and cargo vessels across three quays totaling 506 meters. It offers passenger terminal services, ISPS-compliant security, compulsory pilotage, towage via two tugboats, certified waste collection, and a portfolio of shore excursions, alongside homeport turnaround operations for major cruise lines. The port also manages Didim Cruise Port and facilitates ferry services to Rhodes through Yeşil Marmaris Lines.

Product overview

Marmaris Cruise Port is a physical cruise port facility operated by Marmaris Liman İşletmeciliği A.Ş., offering cruise ship berthing, passenger terminal services, and shore excursion packages. The core product consists of port operations including two quays (305m and 134m), a passenger terminal, check-in saloon, pilotage and tugboat services, and ISPS-compliant security. The port handles approximately 100 cruise ship calls and 120,000 passengers annually, with plans to expand to a third pier. Shore excursions encompass historical sites (Caunos, Knidos, Rhodes), nature experiences (Pamukkale, Cleopatra's Island), adventure activities (jeep safari, rafting), and cultural experiences (Turkish bath, boat BBQ). The company also manages Didim Cruise Port as a secondary offering, providing ferry connections to Greek islands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cruise Ship Berthing Services Full-service cruise port berthing at three Marmaris quays totaling 506 meters, accommodating cruise ships, yachts, and cargo vessels with drafts up to 11 meters. Available 24 hours year-round for international cruise lines and shipping operators.
• Passenger Terminal Services Renovated passenger terminal offering public telephones, restrooms, tourism information desk, immigration, customs, health and security offices, fully air-conditioned with security X-ray machines and metal detectors. Serves cruise passengers during port calls and turnarounds.
• Check-in Saloon Newly built check-in facility with 14 desks for passenger check-in procedures, featuring 220V European type plugs and Cat 5 data cables for laptop connections to vessel systems. Includes two designated desks for Rhodes-bound passengers. Used for cruise passenger turnaround operations.
• Waste Collection Service Certified waste collection facility collecting bilge water, sludge, waste oil, waste water, and garbage from vessels via licensed trucks at piers and via a licensed waste-collecting ship for anchored vessels. Operates under Turkish Ministry of Environment certification.
• ISPS Compliant Port Security Port fully compliant with ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security) Code requirements, including modern detection devices and floating metal barriers for vessel isolation, with constant dialogue with the adjacent coastguard headquarters. Provides secure environment for passengers and cruise vessels.
• Pilotage and Tugboat Services Compulsory pilotage for foreign vessels of 150 grt or more, supported by two tugboats (ANTAK with 16-ton bollard pull built 1985/rebuilt 1995, and ARTAK with 30.5-ton continuous bollard pull built 2007). Both vessels are equipped with advanced navigation, firefighting (FIFI) equipment, and waste management capabilities. Pilot station operates on VHF channels 16 and 14.
• Shore Excursions Curated shore excursion portfolio for cruise passengers, including Dalyan & Caunos, Greek Island of Rhodes, Jeep Safari, Village Tour, Rafting, Pamukkale, Boat BBQ, Cleopatra's Island, Turkish Bath, Turkish Night, Datca & Knidos, Waterparks, and Beach Day tours. Distributed to cruise passengers through the port website and during ship calls.
• Didim Cruise Port Management Management of a second cruise port located on the south-west Aegean coast of Turkey between Bodrum and Kusadasi, with a sheltered bay for ship anchoring and regular ferry connections to Greek islands of Kos, Patmos, and Samos within 30 nautical miles. Tender services to Greek islands. Serves as the port manager for this adjacent operating subsidiary.
• Turnaround Operations Homeport turnaround operations where cruise ships dock and passengers fully disembark and embark, supported by expanded terminal and check-in facilities. Supports major cruise operations such as Thomson Celebration's 26 annual turnarounds, with capacity to handle full passenger exchanges per call.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cruise ship calls increased from 3-4 annually (pre-2001) to approximately 100 annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Thomson Cruises (TUI UK)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Thomson Celebration homeports at Marmaris from 2010, conducting 26 turnaround operations annually. Thomson Cruises is the UK's largest tour operator and part of TUI Group. The partnership includes flights from 12 UK airports to Dalaman, with cruise passengers combining ship tours with resort stays.
• Yeşil Marmaris LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFerry operator providing regular service between Marmaris and Rhodes. Contact: Yat Limani, PO Box 8, 48700 Marmaris/Mugla, Turkey. Tel: +90 252 412 1033, 412 2290 or 412 2291. Operates fast ferry services carrying up to 120,000 passengers annually.
• Kamil KoçminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Turkish domestic coach company providing bus services from Marmaris bus station. Contact: Marmaris Bus Station, Tel: +90 252 412 06 30.
• Pamukkale TurizmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish coach company operating from Marmaris. Contact: Tel: +90 252 412 49 31 - 412 55 86.
• Varan TurizmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish tourism and transportation company. Contact: Tel: +90 252 412 09 79.
• Ulusoy TurizmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish bus company. Contact: Tel: +90 252 413 02 65.
• Didim Cruise PortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlso managed by Marmaris Cruise Port. Located on south-west Aegean coast of Turkey between Bodrum and Kusadasi. Offers excursions to Miletus, Priene, Ephesus, Temple of Apollo. Regular fast-ferry connections to Greek islands of Kos, Patmos and Samos within 30 nautical miles. New pier under development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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