Canenas (Bavaria 40 Cruiser S)
2012 · 12 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Weekly prices€1,700 · 3 Oct – 28 Nov
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
14 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 40 Cruiser S is a well-balanced 12-metre sailing yacht that suits couples and small families wanting a comfortable week exploring Mediterranean or Atlantic waters without breaking the bank. At €2,043 per week, it's genuinely affordable for a three-cabin boat with room for six.
Practical & Well-Equipped You get smart essentials here: autopilot and chart plotter for easier sailing, solar panels to keep batteries topped up, a proper galley with refrigerator, and a sprayhood plus bimini for sun protection, exactly what makes cruising pleasant rather than spartan. The dinghy and outboard are included, so you can explore anchorages and reach shore easily.
Value That Makes Sense For the price, you're getting a proven, straightforward design from a reputable builder, plus decent comfort below deck across three cabins. It's the kind of boat that holds up well and doesn't surprise you with hidden faults, no luxury frills, but no regrets either.
One Realistic Limitation At 12 metres, it's not the fastest or most spacious cruiser on offer, so if you're planning ambitious long-distance passages or expecting resort-like cabin space for six adults, you might want to look at something larger. Otherwise, this is honest value for a proper sailing holiday.
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Where Charters WentLefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia
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.
Top Overnight Stops
- Meganisi59%
- Fiskardo55%
- Sivota (Lefkas)44%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
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.
The marina & destination Sami Port · Greece
Based at Sami Port, Greece . Canenas is operated by Ionistia.
Good to know
- Location
- Sami 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
- €2,500
- 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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