AF-B50J (Bavaria 50 Cruiser)
Rhodes New Marina
Weekly prices€3,520 · 19 Sep – 31 Dec
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
13 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.
Ideal for families. This Bavaria 50 ticks all the boxes for a group of four to eight seeking a comfortable, well-equipped cruiser with enough space to avoid feeling cramped during a week-long charter.
Solid practical features. Solar panels and a bow thruster are genuine conveniences, no generator fussing and easy manoeuvring in tight spots. The snorkelling kit, autopilot, and chart plotter round out a vessel that's genuinely ready to explore rather than just float.
Fair value proposition. At roughly €2,900 per week with zero deposit, you're looking at honest money for a 2013 boat with four cabins and mainstream cruising credentials. The Bavaria brand holds up well in the secondhand fleet, and this pricing reflects that reliability.
One note on clarity. The charter base location isn't listed here, which matters considerably, depending where AF Yachting operates, your airport transfer time and flight connections from the US or Europe could vary dramatically. Contact them directly to confirm the base and whether it's convenient to your travel plans.
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The marina & destination Rhodes New Marina · Greece
Based at Rhodes New Marina, Greece . AF-B50J is operated by AF Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Rhodes New Marina · 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.
- 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
Rhodes
- Symi93%
- Chalki48%
- Tilos40%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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