Danai (with Bowthruster ,Solar Panels, New Sails) (Bavaria 44)
Kavala
Weekly prices€1,900 · 10 Oct – 24 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
22 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 groups This Bavaria 44 sleeps 10 across four cabins, making it ideal for families or friend groups wanting to share costs on a week-long Aegean escape. At €1575/week, you're looking at roughly €158 per person for a week's accommodation alone, genuinely good value for a bareboat charter of this size.
Well-equipped vessel The bowthruster is a real practical bonus for tight anchorages, and solar panels plus the holding tank show the owner has invested in creature comforts and self-sufficiency. New sails, heating, and a full electronics suite (autopilot, chart plotter, radio) mean you're chartering a properly maintained boat that won't nickel-and-dime you with breakdowns.
Value stacks up At 20 years old, this Bavaria has proven herself as a solid, forgiving cruiser, not cutting-edge, but genuinely reliable for the Aegean. The €1500 deposit is reasonable, and Kavala (near the Thessaloniki airport) is a straightforward 90-minute transfer from the main international hub, convenient for UK and European fliers.
One honest note The operator has only one review on record, so you're chartering with limited feedback history. Before committing, I'd recommend asking Kavala directly for references or recent guest photos to confirm the boat's real condition matches the listing.
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The marina & destination Kavala · Greece
Based at Kavala, Greece . Danai (with Bowthruster ,Solar Panels, New Sails) 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
- €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
Where charters went
Kavala and Thassos
- Thassos71%
- Limenaria67%
- Αλιευτικό καταφύγιο "Τούρκικου γιαλού"29%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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