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Pricing €160.00
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Skipper €1,645.00
Insurance waiver + deposit (1000€) €315.00
Hostess €1,470.00
Insurance waiver (+300€ fuel deposit) €420.00
At base
Outboard €95.00
Extra night on yacht €30.00
Starter Pack - Provisioning up to 6 person washing up liquid, sponge, bin liners, matches, toilet and kitchen rolls, fruit plate, water, orange juice, wine, packet of biscuits, tea, coffee, sugar & milk) €75.00
Gas BBQ+ gas cylinder hire €45.00
Snorkeling Equipmnet x2 free then each €66.00
Wi-Fi (unlimited) €70.00
Final figures confirmed at quote — applies any active discounts and locks the operator's per-unit rates.
Specifications & Equipment 5 cab · 11 berths · 3 wc
Crew
Not a crewed yacht: this boat charters without a professional crew.
Season rates
No crewed season rates for this yacht.
Water toys and diving
No water toys or diving listed for this yacht.
Cabin charter
Cabin charter (book a single cabin) is not offered for this yacht.
What KateBot thinks Strengths and trade-offs
18 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.
Who It Suits. This Bavaria 50 is a solid choice for larger groups or extended families wanting to explore the central Mediterranean without breaking the bank. Five cabins sleep up to 11, making it genuinely practical for two families or a mixed group of friends.
Standout Features. You get a proper cruising sailboat rather than a floating apartment; the 2008 build means it's had time to settle and prove itself, while the Malta base puts you within easy reach of Sicily, Tunisia, and the Greek islands via short offshore passages. The deposit of only €400 is refreshingly low and suggests the operator isn't trying to squeeze every euro from damage clauses.
Value For Money. At €3,700 per week you're looking at roughly €335 per person if you fill all berths, which is genuinely competitive for a 15-metre yacht in the Med. For US and UK clients flying into Malta (well-connected airport, hour from Kalkara), this represents strong value without compromising on space or location.
One Honest Caveat. At 16 years old, this boat will likely need more maintenance attention than newer stock, so clarify what's covered under your charter agreement and budget for any mid-week repairs. Ask Malta Charters directly about recent engine and through-hull work; older Bavarias are seaworthy but need transparent ownership history.
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The marina & destination Kalkara Marina · Malta
Based at Kalkara Marina, Malta. Jeannine is operated by Malta Charters.
Kalkara Marina sits in the Grand Harbour area of Valletta, offering immediate access to Malta's central cruising grounds and the sister islands of Gozo and Comino, all reachable within a day's sail. Week 1 typically involves exploring the sheltered anchorages around Comino, the northwest coast toward Mellieha Bay, and day trips to Gozo's harbours at Mgarr or Xlendi, with consistent northwesterly winds providing reliable sailing. The marina's position in one of the Mediterranean's finest natural harbours means you can clear customs and provisioning on arrival before heading out, minimising admin before your holiday begins.
Good to know Check-in Flexible · 17:00 · out 09:00
- Location
- Kalkara Marina · Malta
- Check-in
- Flexible from 17:00. Alternative times can usually be agreed with the operator at booking.
- Check-out
- By 09:00 on the return day. Empty the boat, refuel if required, then a 30-minute handover with the base manager.
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus VHF licence is typical for bareboat charter. We confirm the exact requirements with the operator when you enquire.
- Security deposit
- €400 · held at base by card swipe or cash. Refunded after handover provided the boat and inventory are returned undamaged.
- 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 via a UK broker (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Typical weather Jul · 33°C high · 14h sun
- Air high
- 17°C
- Air low
- 12°C
- Sun
- 9h / day
- Wind
- 27 km/h
Heavy — experienced crews only, shelter in lee.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
- Air high
- 16°C
- Air low
- 12°C
- Sun
- 9h / day
- Wind
- 26 km/h
Reef early — gusts up, sea state builds.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
- Air high
- 18°C
- Air low
- 13°C
- Sun
- 11h / day
- Wind
- 28 km/h
Heavy — experienced crews only, shelter in lee.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
- Air high
- 20°C
- Air low
- 14°C
- Sun
- 11h / day
- Wind
- 27 km/h
Heavy — experienced crews only, shelter in lee.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
- Air high
- 23°C
- Air low
- 17°C
- Sun
- 12h / day
- Wind
- 25 km/h
Reef early — gusts up, sea state builds.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
- Air high
- 29°C
- Air low
- 22°C
- Sun
- 13h / day
- Wind
- 19 km/h
Lively — one reef worth taking by afternoon.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
- Air high
- 33°C
- Air low
- 24°C
- Sun
- 14h / day
- Wind
- 20 km/h
Lively — one reef worth taking by afternoon.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
- Air high
- 31°C
- Air low
- 25°C
- Sun
- 13h / day
- Wind
- 18 km/h
Lively — one reef worth taking by afternoon.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
- Air high
- 29°C
- Air low
- 23°C
- Sun
- 11h / day
- Wind
- 20 km/h
Lively — one reef worth taking by afternoon.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
- Air high
- 26°C
- Air low
- 20°C
- Sun
- 10h / day
- Wind
- 21 km/h
Reef early — gusts up, sea state builds.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
- Air high
- 22°C
- Air low
- 17°C
- Sun
- 9h / day
- Wind
- 23 km/h
Reef early — gusts up, sea state builds.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
- Air high
- 18°C
- Air low
- 14°C
- Sun
- 8h / day
- Wind
- 25 km/h
Reef early — gusts up, sea state builds.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
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