AF-B38R (Bavaria 38)
2025 · 11.6 m · 3 cabins · 7 berths
Weekly prices€3,270 · 19 Sep – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 7 berths (6+1) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for smaller groups This 2025 Bavaria 38 suits couples, small families, or friends looking for a manageable sailing experience without the cost of a larger vessel. With 3 cabins sleeping 7, it's comfortable for intimate charters without feeling cramped or over-crewed.
Smart modern touches The solar panels are genuinely useful for extended time at anchor, and the bow thruster makes single-handed maneuvering in tight spots far less stressful than older boats this size. You've also got snorkeling kit and a dinghy included, plus cockpit speakers to enjoy your charter properly, these aren't always standard.
Solid value proposition At €3,886 per week with a reasonable €2,000 deposit, this Bavaria punches above its weight for the price. It's new enough to feel modern and reliable, yet Bavaria's reputation means parts and service are straightforward across most Mediterranean and Atlantic bases.
One practical note The operator has just 3 reviews with a 4.3 rating, so track record is still building, worth checking recent client feedback before committing, especially if you're flying long-haul to reach the base. Do confirm briefing quality and support responsiveness given this is a newer operator.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters WentTop Stop: Symi, 80% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Rhodes during the 2025 season. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Symi was the most common first night out, at 60% of trips with a recorded first night. On 43% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Rhodes for this type of boat.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Rhodes, 2025.
These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.
Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.
Top Overnight Stops
- Symi80%
- Chalki60%
- Alimia33%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination Mandraki Port · Greece
Based at Mandraki Port, Greece . AF-B38R is operated by AF Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Mandraki Port · Greece
- Licences
- Bareboat skipper licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) and VHF licence are required, plus a co-skipper or second crew member with a sailing CV. Greek authorities check both at the marina.
- 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 there4 airports nearby
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.
Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.
Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.
Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.
Possible routes3 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Saronic Gulf
Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.
1Athens (Alimos)
2Aegina
3Poros
4Hydra
5Spetses
Cyclades
Meltemi wind July-August. Plan for one weather day, and book the marina in advance for the islands you do not want to miss.
1Athens
2Kea
3Paros
4Naxos
5Mykonos
Ionian
Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.
1Lefkas
2Meganisi
3Ithaca
4Kefalonia
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