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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (8 aboard · 44 not)
- Electric toilet
- Inverter
- Autopilot
- Bimini
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Teak Cockpit
- Dinghy
- Air condition
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Sprayhood
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Ideal for couples and small families. This 2023 Bavaria 46 is perfect if you're looking for a manageable, modern cruiser that doesn't require serious sailing chops, the three cabins and six berths give you flexibility without oversizing. The 5-star operator rating from six reviews is genuinely reassuring for an international charter.
Well-equipped and practical. You're getting the essentials that matter: autopilot (essential for any distance cruising), bow thruster (makes tight anchorages and marina entries far less stressful), and a dinghy included. The electric toilet and inverter suggest the owners understand what makes life comfortable on the water, and that teak cockpit will age beautifully.
Fair value proposition. The 2023 build year means systems are current and warranty-backed, while the Bavaria 46 brand carries solid resale and charter reputation across Europe. The €2,000 deposit is reasonable and suggests the operator isn't trying to squeeze excessive security from clients.
Missing one detail. The charter base location isn't specified in your data, that's crucial information since long-haul clients need to know airport proximity, transfer times, and whether you're landing somewhere with direct connections from major US/UK hubs. Get that locked down before booking, as it'll affect your journey considerably.
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The marina & destination
Based at Yacht Club Mai, in Fethiye, Turkey. Vela is operated by rudder&moor.
Fevzi Cakmak Cad. No.38 Ikinci Karagozler Mevkii
Yacht Club Mai in Fethiye positions you perfectly for exploring the Turkish Riviera's most protected anchorages; week one typically takes you south to Oludeniz and the Twelve Islands, or north toward Gocek's scattered bays, both easily reached in 2-4 hour hops. The sheltered waters and light summer thermal winds make this an ideal launchpad if you're new to the region, with plenty of beach stops and quiet overnight spots within a short sail. Fethiye's town facilities, provisions, and repair services mean you can extend your charter flexibly if the season's weather turns cooperative.
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