NIREUS (Bavaria 41 Cruiser)
2018 · 12.3 m · 3 cabins · 7 berths
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Weekly prices€2,000 · 3 Oct – 20 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 7 berths (6+1) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Solid mid-range choice The Bavaria 41 is a well-proven cruiser that suits couples and small families wanting comfortable sailing without complexity. At 12.3 metres with three cabins and seven berths, NIREUS works well for groups mixing active sailors with less experienced crew.
Standout kit included You're getting useful extras as standard: bow thruster for tight anchorages, solar panels to reduce engine hours, sprayhood for Mediterranean comfort, and a proper chart plotter. These touches suggest the owner cares about usability rather than just basic compliance.
Strong value proposition At €2,106 per week with a modest €2,500 deposit, this sits at the realistic sweet spot for a modern 40-footer in Greek waters. The operator's 4.8/5 rating across 12 reviews is genuinely solid, consistent feedback matters more than perfection scores.
Greece base logistics GR Sailing operates from Greece, which means you're likely looking at a flight to Athens or another major Greek hub, then a transfer to the charter base (timing varies by island). English-speaking support from a Greek operator with that rating record should make briefing and any mid-charter issues straightforward.
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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 Port of Lefkas · Greece
Based at Port of Lefkas, Greece . NIREUS is operated by GR Sailing.
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
- €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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