Julia (Bavaria 39 Cruiser)
2006 · 12 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Weekly prices€1,500 · 17 Oct – 31 Dec
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
20 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 choice The Bavaria 39 is a well-proven, popular cruiser that suits confident intermediate to advanced sailors wanting a manageable boat without the complexity of a larger yacht. At 12 metres with three cabins and space for six, it's ideal for two couples or a small family wanting a genuine sailing experience rather than just floating accommodation.
Practical standout features Bavaria built these boats to be tough and straightforward, you get a solid cruising platform with decent headroom and reasonable cabin separation for privacy. The 2006 build age means systems are proven and spare parts aren't exotic, which matters when you're chartering long-distance from home.
Fair value proposition At €1,800 per week with a modest €1,500 deposit, this represents realistic pricing for a three-cabin sailboat in that era. You're not paying premium rates, but you're also getting an honest boat rather than a bargain basement surprise, good middle ground for a week's holiday.
One honest note A 2006 yacht is approaching 20 years old, so you'll want to inspect systems (electrics, engine, standing rigging) carefully before committing. Nothing alarming, but factor in that you may encounter the occasional quirk during your charter that a newer boat wouldn't throw at you.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Meganisi, 59% of trips
If you're planning a yacht charter from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2025 season, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Meganisi was the most common first night out, at 37% of trips with a recorded first night. On 62% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
We can help you work through a charter route from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, 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.
Blue shading shows approximate sea depth, not for navigation. Depth data: GEBCO Compilation Group (2026) GEBCO 2026 Grid (doi:10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa)
Top Overnight Stops
- Meganisi59%
- Fiskardo55%
- Sivota (Lefkas)44%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Meganisi · Fiskardo · Sivota (Lefkas)
15% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination Port of Lefkas · Greece
Based at Port of Lefkas, Greece . Julia is operated by El Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Lefkas · 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
- €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 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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