Hera (Bavaria 46 Cruiser)
Yacht Club Mai
Weekly prices€4,400 · 5 Sep – 17 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect family boat This 2022 Bavaria 46 is an excellent choice for families or small groups wanting comfort without complexity. Three cabins sleeping six make it roomy enough that everyone gets proper space, and the modern build year means systems are reliable and well-integrated.
Smart cruising kit Hera comes seriously well-equipped for serious sailing, autopilot, bow thruster, electric winches, and a water maker mean you're not exhausted by the time you drop anchor. Solar panels plus generator give you solid power independence, so you won't be tethered to marina facilities every night.
Strong value proposition At this spec level (2022 build, full cruising gear, six berths), the €3,500 deposit suggests competitive weekly rates for the Mediterranean or Northern European bases. Ancyra Sailing's perfect 5/5 rating across reviews is a genuine green flag, that consistency matters when you're chartering internationally.
One practical note The base location isn't listed in your data, so confirm transit time from your nearest major airport before booking; that'll shape your charter experience more than the boat itself will. Once you know where Hera is based, check if Ancyra offers airport transfers or has English-speaking crew support, standard for quality operators, but worth confirming for a long-haul trip.
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The marina & destination Yacht Club Mai · Turkey
Based at Yacht Club Mai, Turkey . Hera is operated by Ancyra Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Yacht Club Mai · 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
- €3,500
- 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 there2 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.
Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.
Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.
Possible routes2 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.
Gocek Bay & the Lycian Coast
Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.
1Gocek
2Tomb Bay
3Sarsala
4Ekincik
5Hamam Koyu
Bodrum Peninsula
Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.
1Bodrum
2Kos (Greece)
3Knidos
4Datça
Where charters went
Göcek, Fethiye and Kaş
- Kapi Creek private48%
- Küçük Sarsala Koyu29%
- Gemiler Koyu26%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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