Bava (Bavaria C38)
Les Marines de Cogolin
Weekly prices€3,000 · 3 Oct – 31 Dec
Weeks near your dates
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Practical family choice. This 2026 Bavaria 38 suits couples and families wanting a straightforward, well-equipped cruiser without premium pricing or complexity. Three cabins sleep eight comfortably, making it ideal for two families or a group of friends splitting costs.
Smart comfort features. The lazy bag, electric winches, and bow thruster take real strain out of handling, especially helpful if your crew isn't intensely experienced. Autopilot, chart plotter, and bimini are standard essentials that actually matter on the water, and the sprayhood keeps early mornings pleasant.
Sensible value proposition. At this size and year, you're getting modern boat reliability without paying flagship pricing. The €4,000 deposit is reasonable and suggests competitive daily rates through Arcadie Plaisance, a solid French operator.
Location matters here. We can't see the charter base from your details, so do confirm airport transfer times and whether Arcadie staff speak English, both crucial when you're flying from the US or UK. Some French-based charters handle international clients seamlessly; others less so.
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The marina & destination Les Marines de Cogolin · France
Based at Les Marines de Cogolin, France . Bava is operated by Arcadie Plaisance.
Good to know
- Location
- Les Marines de Cogolin · France
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence accepted plus VHF. Corsican operators check thoroughly; Côte d'Azur operators usually rely on a sailing CV plus a brief on-water check.
- Security deposit
- €4,000
- 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 there3 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.
Côte d'Azur: Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez bases. Many low-cost European connections.
Corsica west: Ajaccio, Propriano. Smaller airport; connect via Paris or Marseille.
Corsica east. Closer if you're starting from Saint-Florent or Bastia bases.
Possible routes2 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.
Côte d'Azur
Glamorous but moorings are pricey in summer; alternate marina nights with anchor nights.
1Antibes
2Cannes
3St Tropez
4Porquerolles
Corsica · north and west
Wild, mountainous, and far less crowded than the mainland, Corsica is a different charter than people expect.
1Ajaccio
2Sanguinaires
3Girolata
4Calvi
5Saint-Florent
Where Charters WentSaint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes
- Plateau du Milieu36%
- Rade de Porquerolles24%
- Baie de Briande20%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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