Simba (Bavaria 46 C)

Ece Marina

Simba
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Weekly prices€3,950 · 29 Aug – 24 OctAvailability on application · €2,600 – €3,950 range
Price across the season€2,600 — €3,950
AUG 26JAN 27JUN 27OCT 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER29 Aug – 24 Oct 2026 · €3,950 / week24 Oct 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 · €2,950 / week2 Jan – 24 Apr 2027 · €2,600 / week24 Apr – 26 Jun 2027 · €2,950 / week26 Jun – 28 Aug 2027 · €3,650 / week28 Aug – 23 Oct 2027 · €3,950 / week23 Oct 2027 – 1 Jan 2028 · €2,600 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
29 Aug€3,950
24 Oct€2,950
2 Jan€2,600
24 Apr€2,950
26 Jun€3,650
28 Aug€3,950
23 Oct€2,600
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 3 wc14.3m · 2016 · Sail boat
Length14.3m
Beam4.3m
Cabins4
Berths8
WC3
Year2016
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words
SailChecker note

10 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 families The Bavaria 46 is a well-established cruising platform that suits groups of up to 8 or families wanting comfortable space without complexity. Four cabins give everyone decent privacy, and the 2016 build means systems should be reliable without feeling dated.

Solid cruising kit You get the essentials covered, autopilot for longer passages, a swimming platform (brilliant for med cruising), bimini for shade, and a dinghy included. It's not packed with gadgets, but that keeps things straightforward and the boat easy to handle.

Good value proposition A €3,000 deposit is reasonable, and Almira Yachting's perfect 5-star rating across reviews suggests professional, hassle-free service. For a 46-footer in this segment, pricing should sit in the mid-range, expect solid bang for your buck on a week's charter.

One note on location The charter base details aren't shown here, so before booking, confirm the airport transfer logistics and whether the base has English-speaking support (important if you're flying in from the US or northern Europe). That will affect your arrival day smoothness.

KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.

The marina & destination Ece Marina · TurkeyEce Marina

Based at Ece Marina, Turkey . Simba is operated by Almira Yachting.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Ece Marina · Turkey
Licences
ICC, RYA Day Skipper, or equivalent plus VHF licence accepted. Sailing CV checked at the base. Hire a local skipper if your crew is light on Mediterranean experience.
Security deposit
€3,000
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 there2 airports nearbyFlights to Turkey

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

DalamanDLM~25 km · 30 min

Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.

BodrumBJV~35 km · 45 min

Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesTurkey · the Turquoise Coast

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Gocek Bay & the Lycian Coast7 days · ~100 nm · 5 stops

Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.

1Gocek
Charter base. Clean little marina; provision before you leave.
2Tomb Bay
Lycian rock-cut tombs in the cliff. Anchor and snorkel.
3Sarsala
Tree-lined bay; one taverna. Idyllic first-night stop.
4Ekincik
Boat trip up the Dalyan river to the ruins at Caunos and the mud baths.
5Hamam Koyu
Cleopatra Bay: Roman ruins on the seabed. Restricted swim area; check signs.
Bodrum Peninsula7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.

1Bodrum
Charter base. Castle of St Peter at the harbour entrance.
2Kos (Greece)
Customs clearance into the EU; tie up at Kos marina for the night.
3Knidos
Ancient ruined Greek city straddling two harbours.
4Datça
Sleepy town on the peninsula; almond farms and quiet anchorages.

Where charters went

Göcek, Fethiye and Kaş

  1. Kapi Creek private48%
  2. Küçük Sarsala Koyu29%
  3. Gemiler Koyu26%

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