The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance. Cleaning, tourist tax, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are billed at the base — we confirm the full breakdown when you request a quote.
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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (8 aboard · 44 not)
- Cockpit cushions
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Swimming platform
- Dinghy
- Air condition
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Perfect for smaller groups. The Bavaria C42 works brilliantly for 4-6 sailors who want comfort without the complexity of a larger vessel. At 12.8 metres, she's manageable for confident intermediate sailors, yet spacious enough that three cabins don't feel cramped.
Well-equipped and practical. The bow thruster, autopilot, and chart plotter take the stress out of close-quarters manoeuvring and longer passages. Bimini and sprayhood mean you've got real shade and weather protection, essential for Mediterranean or Caribbean sun, and the swim platform with dinghy makes beach stops genuinely pleasant.
Sensible value proposition. A 2022 Bavaria in this size range hits the sweet spot of modern reliability without premium pricing. The €3,500 deposit is reasonable, and you're getting a boat that won't nickel-and-dime you with surprise mechanical issues on your holiday.
One practical note: Kiriacoulis Holidays operates out of Greece (likely Athens area based on the operator name), so factor in that international arrival logistics, you'll need to fly in and arrange airport transfers. Worth checking their exact base location and whether English-speaking staff are available, as that varies among Greek operators.
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The marina & destination
Based at Punta Ala, in Punta Ala, Italy. Sakura J is operated by Kiriacoulis Holidays.
Punta Ala on Tuscany's coast offers straightforward access to the Tuscan Archipelago, with Elba Island and the smaller islands of Giglio and Giannutri within a day's sail. Week 1 typically involves island-hopping south through protected anchorages with moderate summer winds from the northwest, giving new arrivals time to find their rhythm before longer passages. The marina itself provides good facilities and a sheltered base for those wanting to explore this historically rich stretch of coast without committing to the open Tyrrhenian Sea immediately.
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