Gigiona (Bavaria 37 Cruiser)

Marina di San Vincenzo

Gigiona
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Weekly prices€2,100 · 12 Sep – 24 OctAvailability on application · €1,400 – €2,100 range
Price across the season€1,400 — €2,100
SEP 26OCT 26SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER12 Sep – 24 Oct 2026 · €2,100 / week24 Oct – 31 Dec 2026 · €1,400 / week
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12 Sep€2,100
24 Oct€1,400
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 1 wc11.3m · 2007 · Sail boat
Length11.3m
Beam3.8m
Cabins3
Berths8
WC1
Year2007
TypeSail boat
Deposit€2,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words
SailChecker note

19 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.

Solid midrange choice The Bavaria 37 is a well-proven cruising design that punches above its weight for three-cabin charters. At 11.3 metres, "Gigiona" offers genuine comfort for small groups or families without the complexity or cost of a larger vessel.

Strong practical features You get autopilot as standard, a real comfort on longer passages, plus a dinghy included, which matters if you're exploring anchorages around your charter destination. The three-cabin layout sleeps eight, so couples or small groups have genuine privacy rather than bunking down together.

Fair value proposition A 2007 Bavaria in this class typically represents honest value for a bareboat charter. The operator's 5/5 rating is encouraging, though that's based on just one review, so take it as a positive signal rather than absolute proof.

One practical note Confirm the exact charter base location and whether Palm Yachting provides airport transfer assistance or local representation, that matters if you're flying long-haul from North America or central Europe. A 2007 boat is well-maintained but not brand new, so clarify what systems have recent upgrades before you commit.

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The marina & destination Marina di San Vincenzo · ItalyMarina di San Vincenzo

Based at Marina di San Vincenzo, Italy . Gigiona is operated by Palm Yachting.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Marina di San Vincenzo · Italy
Licences
ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence and VHF certificate are required. Italian operators ask for a sailing CV; conditions are stricter in the Aeolian Islands than on the mainland.
Security deposit
€2,000
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there3 airports nearbyFlights to Italy

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

NaplesNAP~60 km · 1.5 h

Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.

OlbiaOLB~10 km · 20 min

Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.

PalermoPMO~30 km · 40 min

Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesItaly · west coast & islands

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Amalfi Coast7 days · ~120 nm · 5 stops

Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.

1Salerno
Charter base. Spend the first night here before the coast.
2Amalfi
Tie alongside or pick up a mooring outside the breakwater.
3Positano
No marina, moor offshore and tender in. The dramatic photo stop.
4Capri
Marina Grande books months ahead; many boats anchor in Marina Piccola instead.
5Procida
Quieter than Capri, equally pretty. Marina di Corricella has the colourful houses.
Sardinia & La Maddalena7 days · ~140 nm · 4 stops

Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.

1Olbia
Charter base.
2Maddalena
Permits required, the park office handles them; budget €20-30 per night.
3Caprera
Garibaldi's island; clear anchorages on the east side.
4Bonifacio
French Corsica: cliff-faced fjord harbour. Stamp the passport. Worth the day.

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