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Not a crewed yacht: this boat charters without a professional crew.
No crewed season rates for this yacht.
No water toys or diving listed for this yacht.
Cabin charter (book a single cabin) is not offered for this yacht.
19 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 This Suits. The Bavaria 50 is a solid mid-sized cruiser for groups of up to 10 people or families wanting comfortable space without the complexity of a larger vessel. At 15.2 metres with five cabins, you get decent elbow room for a week's sailing in the Ionian.
What Stands Out. The Lefkas base is genuinely convenient for European charters; it's a short hop from Athens airport and the Ionian Islands offer excellent protected sailing with minimal swell. A 2007 Bavaria is proven kit with straightforward handling, which matters if you're mixing experienced sailors with less confident crew.
Value For Money. At £1,950 to £2,200 per week (depending on season), this represents fair middle-ground pricing for the Ionian. The £2,600 deposit is reasonable, and you're getting a five-cabin layout that works out cheaper per-berth than chartering two smaller boats.
One Thing To Know. The yacht is now 17 years old, so while Bavarias age well, confirm the condition of systems like engine hours, electrical panels, and standing rigging before committing. Ask SEASAIL for a detailed pre-charter survey report rather than relying on marketing photos.
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Based at Port of Lefkas, Greece. Lollipop is operated by SEASAIL.
Port of Lefkas sits at the northern gateway to the Ionian Islands, putting you within day-sailing distance of Meganisi, Kalamos, and the Scorpios group; week one typically involves exploring these sheltered anchorages with consistent northwesterly winds that favour southbound passages. The marina itself offers good provisioning and repair facilities, essential before heading into the more remote southern Ionian. From here you can reach Ithaca and Kefalonia by mid-week, making this an ideal base for first-time visitors to Greek waters seeking a mix of established mooring fields and quieter island passages.
Ideal cruising breeze — full main, full genoa.
Sea 15°C — too cold for most swimmers.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
Ideal cruising breeze — full main, full genoa.
Sea 14°C — too cold for most swimmers.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
Lively — one reef worth taking by afternoon.
Sea 14°C — too cold for most swimmers.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
Lively — one reef worth taking by afternoon.
Sea 16°C — too cold for most swimmers.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
Lively — one reef worth taking by afternoon.
Sea 19°C — bracing dips, not lounging.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
Ideal cruising breeze — full main, full genoa.
Sea 23°C — warm enough for long swims.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
Lively — one reef worth taking by afternoon.
Sea 25°C — full-summer swimming.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
Lively — one reef worth taking by afternoon.
Sea 25°C — full-summer swimming.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
Ideal cruising breeze — full main, full genoa.
Sea 23°C — warm enough for long swims.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
Ideal cruising breeze — full main, full genoa.
Sea 21°C — comfortable swimming.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
Lively — one reef worth taking by afternoon.
Sea 19°C — bracing dips, not lounging.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
Ideal cruising breeze — full main, full genoa.
Sea 17°C — too cold for most swimmers.
3-year mean · Open-Meteo
Sea above 20°C is comfortable swimming · above 22°C is full-summer · below 18°C feels brisk.
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