Suncity 5 (Bavaria 46 Cruiser)

Yacht Club Mai

Suncity 5
SailChecker-Verified 10+ years on the water Secure payment Refund-protected charter contract Independent UK broker
Weekly prices€5,000 · 5 Sep – 17 OctAvailability on application · €2,750 – €5,000 range
Price across the season€2,750 — €5,000
SEP 26NOV 26APR 27JUL 27OCT 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER5 Sep – 17 Oct 2026 · €5,000 / week17 Oct – 7 Nov 2026 · €5,000 / week7 Nov 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 · €3,400 / week9 Jan – 24 Apr 2027 · €2,750 / week24 Apr – 29 May 2027 · €5,000 / week29 May – 3 Jul 2027 · €5,000 / week3 Jul – 4 Sep 2027 · €3,700 / week4 Sep – 16 Oct 2027 · €5,000 / week16 Oct – 6 Nov 2027 · €5,000 / week6 Nov 2027 – 8 Jan 2028 · €2,750 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
5 Sep€5,000
17 Oct€5,000
7 Nov€3,400
9 Jan€2,750
24 Apr€5,000
29 May€5,000
3 Jul€3,700
4 Sep€5,000
16 Oct€5,000
6 Nov€2,750
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 3 wc14.4m · 2023 · Sail boat
Length14.4m
Beam4.3m
Cabins4
Berths8
WC3
Year2023
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,500
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for families This 2023 Bavaria 46 is ideal for groups of up to 8 wanting comfortable cruising without fussing over a boat that's too complex. Four cabins mean couples or families get proper privacy, and the modern layout is straightforward to manage even with mixed sailing experience on board.

Well-equipped cruiser You're getting genuinely useful kit here, bow thruster for tight anchorages, autopilot for longer passages, solar panels plus inverter for decent power independence, and a bimini for Mediterranean sun. The sprayhood and heating suggest this operator thinks beyond summer-only charters, which is refreshing.

Solid value proposition At 14.4m with four cabins, you're getting decent space-per-berth without paying superyacht prices, and Ancyra's 5-star rating (though only 4 reviews) suggests reliable service. The €3,500 deposit is reasonable and typical for this size and age bracket.

One practical note We don't have the charter base location listed, so you'll want to confirm airport proximity and ground transfer time before booking, that matters when flying long-haul from the US or UK. Once you know where she's based, cross-check flight connections and whether Ancyra offers airport pickup arrangements.

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 Yacht Club Mai · TurkeyYacht Club Mai

Based at Yacht Club Mai, Turkey . Suncity 5 is operated by Ancyra Sailing.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
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 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%

These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.

See where charters from Göcek, Fethiye and Kaş went

Three yachts to weigh against this one

A similar match, a premium step-up, and a different boat type, from the same waters.

Saved for later

This boat now lives on your own private page, along with anything else you save. No account needed.