Deneb (Bavaria 40 Cruiser)
2013 · 12.3 m · 3 cabins · 7 berths
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Weekly prices€1,900 · 24 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 7 berths (6+1) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
13 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.
Perfect for couples and small groups Deneb suits 2, 3 sailing couples or a small family wanting a relaxed week without charter crew hassle. At 12.3m with three cabins and room for seven, you've got comfortable sleeping quarters without feeling cramped in the common areas.
Well-equipped and thoughtful touches Solar panels, bow thruster, autopilot, and a holding tank mean less faffing about on the water. The teak cockpit, bimini, and snorkeling kit signal an owner who understands what makes Med sailing enjoyable, you're paying for practical comfort, not just floating accommodation.
Excellent value at this price point €1,725 per week for a 2013 Bavaria in Greece is genuinely competitive, especially with solar panels reducing your engine hours and fuel costs. The €2,500 deposit is reasonable, and Kavala Yachting's perfect 5-star rating (albeit from a small sample) is encouraging for an independent operator.
Base location matters here We don't have the exact charter base listed, but Kavala Yachting operates in Greece, likely the Aegean or northern Greek islands. Before booking, confirm the base location, whether flights from your home country connect easily to nearby airports, and what the transfer time is; some Greek bases sit 2, 3 hours from major hubs, which can eat into your charter week.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Limenaria, 80% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Kavala and Thassos 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.
Thassos Town was the most common first night out, at 52% of trips with a recorded first night. On 63% 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 Kavala and Thassos for this type of boat.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Kavala and Thassos, 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
- Limenaria80%
- Aliki25%
- Skala Kallirachis12%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination Kavala · Greece
Based at Kavala, Greece . Deneb is operated by Kavala Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Kavala · 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
- €2,500
- 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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