International port of entry. Pilotage and tug not compulsory.
Pier suitable for ferries and tender boats, (40m x 5m
with 3m draft).
Cruise ships remain at anchorage only 0.5nm away in a
sheltered bay suitable for water sports.
Fully ISPS compliant newly built passenger terminal,
(surrounded by fencing and equipped with modern detection devices, CCTV and
manned by security guards).
Izmir and Bodrum international airports are only 160km
and 60km away respectively.
Regular, fast (catamaran) ferry connection from Didim
port to neighbouring Greek islands of Kos, Samos and Patmos.
Shore excursion possibilities to nearby world-famous
ancient sites of Ephesus (only 85 km), Miletus, Didyma and Priene as well as to
Lake Bafa.
A long expanse of golden sandy beach within 2 minutes
walking distance from the pier. The beach is called “Altinkum”, which directly
translates as “gold sand” in English. It is one of the most famous beaches in
Turkey.
The town offers a wide range of touristic facilities for
dining and sightseeing. There are also modern hospitals a short distance from
the port in Didim town.
DIDIM CRUISE PORT
FACT SHEET
IMO PORT ID NO
:
-----------
LOCATOR CODE
:
TRDDM / TRAYD
WORKING HOURS
:
24 HOURS
MAX L.O.A. ALLOWED
:
45 METERS
MAX BEAM ALLOWED
:
NO LIMITATION
MAX DRAFT ALLOWED
:
2,5 METERS
MIN/MAX DURATION OF STAY
:
NONE
NO. OF QUAYS
:
1 (FINGER)
TOTAL LENGTH OF QUAYS
:
85 METRES (45 mt NORTH SIDE + 40 mt SOUTH
SIDE)
NO. OF PASSENGER TERMINALS
:
1
ANCHORAGE AVAILABILITY
:
YES
COMPULSORY PILOTAGE
:
NO
AVAILABILITY OF TUG BOATS
:
ON REQUEST
TIDAL MOVEMENT
:
0.2 METERS
BUNKERING AVAILABILITY
:
YES
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY
:
YES
WASTE RECEPTION FACILITY
:
NO
DUTY FREE STORES
:
NO
CAR PARK
:
YES
DURATION OF CLEARANCE
:
15 MIN
COMPILED PROCEDURE
:
E.U.
PUBLIC PHONES
:
YES
BANKING AT TERMINAL
:
YES
POST OFFICE AT TERMINAL
:
YES
TAXI RANK
:
YES
DISTANCE TO TOWN CENTER
:
0 MINUTES WALK
DISTANCE TO İZMİR AIRPORT
:
140 KM
DISTANCE TO BODRUM AIRPORT
:
90 KM
TIME ZONE
:
GMT +2
HOSPITAL
:
2 KM
LOCAL POPULATION
:
31,746 PLUS TOURISTS
ACCOMMODATION
:
5500 HOTEL BEDS
CONSULATES IN TOWN
:
NO
DIDIM CRUISE PORT
PASSENGER
TERMINAL
The port boasts a brand new terminal building with
passport control and customs.
DIDIM CRUISE PORT
ISPS
The whole facility is surrounded by security fencing,
manned by guards and equipped with modern detection
devices and CCTV. Didim Cruise Port is ISPS compliant.
NAVIGATIONAL INFO
ANCHORAGE COORDINATES: 37 20.750 N / 027 17.100 E
PIER COORDINATES: 37 21.110 N / 027 16.520 E
REEF/BANK COORDINATES: 37 20.943 N / 27 16.703 E
Pier height from water level is 110cm.
Min draft at pier is 230cm / Max draft at pier is 260cm.
NB: Tender captains to be aware of a reef/shallow bank
about 400 yds to the SE of the pier.
DIDIM CRUISE PORT
SPECIFICATION 
International port of entry. Pilotage and tug not compulsory.
