Bavaria 38 Cruiser : Marge
- Length
- 11.7 m
- Toilets
- 1
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
11.7m · 2008 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Sprayhood
- Autopilot
- Dinghy
- Chart plotter
- Refrigerator
- Bimini top
- Heating
- Radio-CD player
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What KateBot thinks
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18 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 mid-range cruiser The Bavaria 38 is a proven family workhorse that suits couples and small groups wanting comfortable coastal cruising without breaking the bank. At 11.7 metres with three cabins, she sleeps eight but feels more spacious than cramped, making her ideal for two families or a group of friends.
Well-equipped essentials You get the practical kit that matters: autopilot, chart plotter, and heating for shoulder-season comfort, plus a bimini and sprayhood that make time on deck genuinely pleasant. The dinghy inclusion is a real bonus for exploring quiet anchorages, and the galley fridge keeps provisions fresh during week-long voyages.
Excellent value proposition At €1,400 per week with a modest €1,500 deposit, this represents genuinely competitive pricing for a 38-footer in this condition. You're getting a properly equipped boat without paying premium rates, which matters when you've flown internationally to charter.
Base location matters The operator details are minimal here, Morski Vuk suggests a Croatian or Adriatic base, which is superb sailing territory, but I'd confirm exact location, nearby airports, and transfer logistics before booking. That detail will shape whether your holiday starts relaxed or rushed after a long journey from the UK or US.
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 Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Pirovac and Murter
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Pirovac and Murter during the 2026 season so far. 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.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Uvala Raduča Mala appeared on 15% of trips, Vrgada on 13% and Uvala Lojena on 12%. Vrgada was the most common first night at 9% and last night at 6%. The furthest straight-line point from base was under 20 nm on 35% of trips and 20 to 40 nm on 34%.
Planning your charter route
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 Pirovac and Murter for this type of boat.
- Uvala Raduča Mala15%
- Vrgada13%
- Uvala Lojena12%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Marina Betina
Based at Marina Betina , Croatia . Marge is operated by Morski Vuk.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Betina · Croatia
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
- Security deposit
- €1,500
- 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 there
Flights to Croatia
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
Possible routes
Croatia · the Adriatic
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
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