Bavaria 38 | Pillabans

Sail boat · Real Club Nautico de Vigo · Sailway

3 cab 6 berths 11.91m 2003

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Available Weeks

Typical weather at Vigo (3-year mean, Open-Meteo)

Jan

14°

5h 17

Feb

16°

7h 15

Mar

16°

8h 19

Apr

20°

10h 16

May

21°

12h 17

Jun

25°

13h 15

Jul

27°

13h 17

Aug

28°

12h 16

Sep

24°

10h 15

Oct

22°

7h 16

Nov

18°

6h 17

Dec

14°

6h 14

Prime Shoulder Off-season

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What you'll pay

Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.

Paid at the base (mandatory)

Basic pack

Pack includes: 21% VAT, Final cleaning, Free marina berth at base port (RCN of Vigo), Gas bottle, Full kitchenware, Indoors cleaning set, Bedding (bottom sheet) and pillows, Hand towel in head, Boat and crew all risk insurance with compulsory 2.500 Euros guarantee for bareboat, Management of anchor mandatory permissions in the National Maritime Terrestrial Park of Atlantics Islands (Cíes, Ons and Sálvora)***, Base manager telephone assistance during opening hours (from Monday to Sunday from 10am-20pm), Dinghy with two paddles, Kids vest.

€90 per rental mandatory

Basic pack

€180 per rental mandatory

Refundable security deposit

Held at check-in (card pre-auth or bank transfer), refunded after charter if the yacht is returned without damage. Deposit-waiver insurance is one of the optional extras below — reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.

€2,500 refundable mandatory

Services & extras (optional)

Transport boat/ por milla

€10 per rental optional

Skipper

€180 per day optional

Extra Duvet and cover (per cabin)

€18 per rental optional

Bed Linen per cabin

(incl.pillows, blankets or duvets, body towel per person)

€40 per week optional

Pack Performance (Spinnaker or Gennaker, Hull cleaning, Registration regatta management, ORC certificate management )

€270 per rental optional

Food&Beverage

Free optional

Extra Body towel per person

€10 per rental optional

Skipper overnight

€200 per day optional

Electric Outboard

€100 per week optional

Outboard enginee

€100 per rental optional

Pack Enjoy (Paddle surf, snorkel )

€50 per rental optional

Extra Hand towel per person

€8 per rental optional

Pack Comfort (Bedlinen, pillows, blankets or duvet, amenities, body towel per person, outboard)

€220 per rental optional

3 Cabins

6 Berths (6+1)

1 Toilet

11m Length

Length11.91m

Beam3.87m

Cabins3

Berths6

WC1

Year2003

TypeSail boat

Deposit€2,500

Equipment (9 aboard · 43 not)

Radio-CD player
Cockpit speakers
Water maker
Chart plotter
Lazy bag
Sprayhood
Teak Cockpit
Dinghy
Snorkeling equipment
Air condition
Heating
Refrigerator
Coffee maker
Ice maker
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer
TV
DVD player
Game console
Wi-Fi & Internet
Convertible table
Cockpit cushions
Electric toilet
Generator
Solar Panels
Inverter
Holding tank
Autopilot
Outside Steering Position
Chart plotter in cockpit
Radar
Spinnaker
Gennaker
Racing sails
Lazy jack
Electric winches
Bimini
Bow thruster
Outboard engine
Rudder blades
Flybridge
Hydraulic gangway
Tender garage
Tenderlift platform
Swimming platform
Swimming pool
Underwater lights
Teak deck
Railing net
Barbecue grill in cockpit
Diving equipment
Stand up paddle

Perfect for families The Bavaria 38 suits groups of up to six looking for a comfortable, well-equipped cruising boat without breaking the bank. Three cabins give everyone decent privacy, and the practical layout makes her easy to handle for mixed sailing abilities.

Solid cruising kit You get genuinely useful extras here , a water maker (great for longer trips), snorkeling gear, dinghy, and teak cockpit all included. The lazy bag and sprayhood show this boat's been set up for real sailing comfort, not just basics.

Good value proposition At 21 years old, she's well-maintained and offers more equipment than many newer boats in her class at comparable daily rates. The €2,500 deposit is reasonable for a yacht this size.

One realistic note Older boats mean slightly more variable condition season to season, so it's worth doing a thorough pre-charter walk-around with the Sailway team on arrival. Ask specifically about engine hours and any recent major services , it matters on a 2003 model.

AI-assisted insight based on yacht specifications. Our charter experts can provide personalised advice.

The marina & destination

Based at Real Club Nautico de Vigo, in Vigo, Spain. Pillabans is operated by Sailway.

As Avenidas, sn, 36202

Why this is a great starting point

Real Club Nautico de Vigo sits at the mouth of Spain's Ría de Vigo, giving you immediate access to the Galician rias system; week one typically involves exploring the dramatic granite coastline and sheltered anchorages of the neighbouring Ría de Pontevedra and Ría de Arousa, with light to moderate winds from the northwest. The marina serves as an excellent base for heading north toward the Cíes Islands or south along the Portuguese coast toward the Douro estuary, depending on your wind preference. Turquoise water, steep-sided anchorages, and small fishing villages within easy sailing distance make this a practical stepping-off point for first-week exploration of one of Europe's most underrated cruising grounds.

Can Pillabans be rented with or without a skipper?

You can charter Pillabans bareboat (you skipper) if you hold the relevant sailing licence, or hire a professional skipper alongside the yacht. The choice is yours when you request the quote.

What sailing licence do I need to charter Pillabans?

Bareboat charter typically requires a recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus a VHF radio licence. The exact requirements depend on the country of charter — we confirm with the operator when you enquire.

What's included in the charter price?

The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance for the dates booked. Tourist tax, transit log (final cleaning + bed linen), fuel, food, marina fees during the trip, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are normally extra and paid at the base.

What additional costs should I expect at the base?

Typical mandatory extras are the transit log (often €200–€350), tourist tax (a small per-person-per-day fee), and a refundable security deposit (often €1,500–€5,000 depending on the yacht). Optional extras like a skipper, hostess, paddle board, or early check-in are listed on the quote.

How does the security deposit work?

The deposit is held by the operator at check-in (usually card pre-authorisation) and refunded after check-out if the yacht is returned without damage. Many operators offer a deposit-waiver insurance product that reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.

Can I cancel my charter booking?

Cancellation terms vary by operator. Most allow cancellation with a full refund if requested more than 60–90 days before the start date, with progressive penalties closer to departure. Some operators offer a flexible-cancellation insurance product when you book.

Is the yacht insured?

Yes — every yacht is insured by the operator against damage and third-party liability. The insurance covers the yacht itself; personal effects and trip cancellation are not covered and are worth insuring separately.

What documents do I need to bring?

You'll need your passport, sailing licence (if chartering bareboat), VHF radio licence, and proof of payment. The operator will send a check-in form ahead of time covering crew details and any special requests.

What payment methods are accepted?

Charter fees are normally paid by bank transfer in advance (often a 50% deposit at booking, balance 30 days before charter). On-base extras are usually paid by card or in cash.