TYBA Show Marks a Milestone Year in Göcek as It Prepares to Move to Marmaris in 2026
Icebreaker is proud to be a media partner of the 6th TYBA Yacht Charter Show, held in Göcek from May 9–13, 2025. It was a great opportunity to support and share the story of one of Türkiye’s most important yachting events.
Key to success – Global presence
Key to success is being where the action happens, that’s why Icebreaker is actively present at all major yacht and boat shows across the globe. Through direct distribution at these key events it maximizes exposure for advertisers and contributors, ensuring their brand reaches the right audience.
Icebreaker has already made waves by attending and partnering with some of the industry’s most important events. The magazine was a proud media partner at TYBA Türkiye.
The 6th TYBA Yacht Charter Show, organized by TYBA (All Yacht Operators, Brokers and Agents Association of Turkiye ), concluded with remarkable success in Göcek between May 9–13, 2025. The show reached a new milestone with over 500 attendees from 23 different countries, including international and local brokers, central agents, exhibitors, and members of the press.
As the TYBA Show prepares to relocate to Marmaris in 2026, organizers emphasized their goal of highlighting different charter regions of Türkiye with each edition. Starting in Yalıkavak, continuing in Göcek, and soon in Marmaris, the show acts as a traveling spotlight on the country’s diverse and picturesque cruising grounds. This year’s event featured an exceptional lineup of 50 luxury yachts, ranging from 20 to 82 meters, featuring the spectacular 82-meter Alfa Nero, crafted by Oceanco, which raised the bar for TYBA’s expanding reputation.
In the opening ceremony, TYBA President Serhan Cengiz emphasized that the TYBA Yacht Charter Show stands as the foremost platform for showcasing the Turkish yacht industry to the world.
TYBA Vice President and Show Committee Chairman Noyan Mutlugil emphasized that the event is more than a display of Turkish commercial yachting—it serves as an essential platform for industry collaboration.
Beyond the yachts, the show offered a full agenda of professional and social programming: seminars, industry panels, press lunches, and onboard networking receptions. Topics ranged from the history of yacht construction to marketing, music licensing, and wine heritage. Informal dockside gatherings and evening parties provided brokers and crew a chance to connect in a relaxed, beautiful setting of Göcek.
The competitive spirit of the show was on full display through a variety of contests. This year’s Chefs’ Competition, themed “Istanbul Street Food with a Creative Twist,” was judged by an esteemed panel including CNN’s Richard Quest. Other awards included Best Table Setup, Best Cocktail, Most Welcoming Crew, and the debut of the CYBA Designer Water Competition. The winners were:
Best Chef Over 35m: Princess Melda
Best Chef Under 35m: Good Life
Best Table Setup: Babylon
Best Cocktail: Yazz
Designer Water Competition: Tanway
Upcoming Shows: Where to Find Icebreaker Next
Icebreaker continues to expand its presence, preparing to attend and partner with even more exclusive events. In the coming months, it will be present at:
- Austrian Boat Show – Tulln
- Dalmatia Boat Show (Official Media Partners)
- Charter Meetup Italy (Official Media Partners)
- Charter Meetup Greece (Official Media Partners)
- East Mediterranean Multihull Yacht Charter Show (EMMYS) – Poros (Official Media Partners)
- Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) – Nafplion
- Cannes Yachting Festival (Official Media Partners)
- Monaco Yacht Show
- Croatia Yacht Show (Official Media Partners)
- Biograd Boat Show
- And many more…
By attending and distributing Icebreaker at these high-profile events, the magazine ensures that it reaches yacht charter professionals—charter operators, brokers, fleet managers, suppliers, and key industry stakeholders.
