Sail Scorpius (Bavaria C42)

Palmiye Marina

Sail Scorpius
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Weekly prices€3,750 · 29 Aug – 24 OctAvailability on application · €1,975 – €3,750 range
Price across the season€1,975 — €3,750
AUG 26DEC 26MAY 27OCT 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER29 Aug – 24 Oct 2026 · €3,750 / week24 Oct – 31 Oct 2026 · €3,550 / week31 Oct – 7 Nov 2026 · €3,050 / week7 Nov – 21 Nov 2026 · €2,575 / week21 Nov – 26 Dec 2026 · €1,975 / week26 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 · €1,975 / week2 Jan – 3 Apr 2027 · €1,975 / week3 Apr – 24 Apr 2027 · €2,575 / week24 Apr – 8 May 2027 · €3,050 / week8 May – 22 May 2027 · €2,575 / week22 May – 31 Jul 2027 · €3,050 / week31 Jul – 28 Aug 2027 · €3,550 / week28 Aug – 23 Oct 2027 · €3,750 / week23 Oct – 30 Oct 2027 · €3,550 / week30 Oct – 6 Nov 2027 · €3,050 / week6 Nov – 20 Nov 2027 · €2,575 / week20 Nov – 31 Dec 2027 · €1,975 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
29 Aug€3,750
24 Oct€3,550
31 Oct€3,050
7 Nov€2,575
21 Nov€1,975
26 Dec€1,975
2 Jan€1,975
3 Apr€2,575
24 Apr€3,050
8 May€2,575
22 May€3,050
31 Jul€3,550
28 Aug€3,750
23 Oct€3,550
30 Oct€3,050
6 Nov€2,575
20 Nov€1,975
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 2 wc12.4m · 2024 · Sail boat
Length12.4m
Beam4.3m
Cabins3
Berths6
WC2
Year2024
TypeSail boat
Deposit€2,250
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for families. The Bavaria C42 is a solid mid-size cruiser that suits groups of up to 6, making it ideal for families or two couples looking to explore together without feeling cramped. Three cabins give everyone decent privacy, which matters on a week-long charter.

Modern and practical. This 2024 model comes well-equipped with autopilot (a real comfort feature on longer passages), solar panels to extend your independence, and a tender included, useful for anchoring out and exploring shallow bays. The cockpit cushions are a nice touch for those lazy afternoon hours.

Reasonable value proposition. A €2,250 deposit is modest, and Sailfleet's 4.6/5 rating across 5 reviews suggests reliable service and well-maintained boats. For a new boat of this size and capability, the pricing looks fair.

Limited info caveat. We don't have the charter base location or weekly rates listed here, so you'll want to confirm the base airport logistics, some bases require longer transfers than others, which matters when you're flying international. Once you've locked in the location, Sailfleet should be straightforward to work with.

KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.

The marina & destination Palmiye Marina · TurkeyPalmiye Marina

Based at Palmiye Marina, Turkey . Sail Scorpius is operated by Sailfleet.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Palmiye Marina · Turkey
Licences
ICC, RYA Day Skipper, or equivalent plus VHF licence accepted. Sailing CV checked at the base. Hire a local skipper if your crew is light on Mediterranean experience.
Security deposit
€2,250
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 there2 airports nearbyFlights to Turkey

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

DalamanDLM~25 km · 30 min

Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.

BodrumBJV~35 km · 45 min

Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesTurkey · the Turquoise Coast

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Gocek Bay & the Lycian Coast7 days · ~100 nm · 5 stops

Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.

1Gocek
Charter base. Clean little marina; provision before you leave.
2Tomb Bay
Lycian rock-cut tombs in the cliff. Anchor and snorkel.
3Sarsala
Tree-lined bay; one taverna. Idyllic first-night stop.
4Ekincik
Boat trip up the Dalyan river to the ruins at Caunos and the mud baths.
5Hamam Koyu
Cleopatra Bay: Roman ruins on the seabed. Restricted swim area; check signs.
Bodrum Peninsula7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.

1Bodrum
Charter base. Castle of St Peter at the harbour entrance.
2Kos (Greece)
Customs clearance into the EU; tie up at Kos marina for the night.
3Knidos
Ancient ruined Greek city straddling two harbours.
4Datça
Sleepy town on the peninsula; almond farms and quiet anchorages.

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A similar match, a premium step-up, and a different boat type, from the same waters.

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