AF-C4520 (Bavaria C45)
2020 · 14 m · 5 cabins · 12 berths
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Weekly prices€2,610 · 31 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 12 berths (10+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for larger groups This Bavaria C45 is a solid choice if you're chartering with extended family or friends, five cabins and 12 berths mean everyone gets their own sleeping space without cramping. The 2020 build date also suggests well-maintained systems and modern comfort standards.
Practical onboard features The bow thruster and autopilot take real pressure off helmsmanship, especially useful for less experienced skippers navigating tight anchorages or longer passages. The electric toilet is a convenient touch that adds to daily comfort during week-long charters.
Fair value proposition A €3,000 deposit is reasonable for a 14-metre yacht, and the Bavaria C45 is known as a dependable workhorse on charter fleets, no exotic surprises. AF Yachting's 4.3/5 rating across reviews suggests consistent, reliable service without being exceptional.
One practical note With only three reviews on file, this operator is smaller or newer than some alternatives, so you won't have as much historical feedback to sift through. That said, nothing in their rating suggests problems, just less volume to benchmark against.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Poros, 74% of trips
If you're planning a yacht charter from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus), have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2025 season, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Aegina was the most common first night out, at 30% of trips with a recorded first night. On 40% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
We can help you work through a charter route from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus) for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus), 2025.
These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.
Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.
Blue shading shows approximate sea depth, not for navigation. Depth data: GEBCO Compilation Group (2026) GEBCO 2026 Grid (doi:10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa)
Top Overnight Stops
- Poros74%
- Aegina50%
- Hydra38%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Aegina · Poros · Hydra
20% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination Alimos Marina · Greece
Based at Alimos Marina, Greece . AF-C4520 is operated by AF Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Alimos Marina · Greece
- Licences
- Bareboat skipper licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) and VHF licence are required, plus a co-skipper or second crew member with a sailing CV. Greek authorities check both at the marina.
- Security deposit
- €3,000
- 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 there4 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.
Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.
Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.
Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.
Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.
Possible routes3 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.
Saronic Gulf
Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.
1Athens (Alimos)
2Aegina
3Poros
4Hydra
5Spetses
Cyclades
Meltemi wind July-August. Plan for one weather day, and book the marina in advance for the islands you do not want to miss.
1Athens
2Kea
3Paros
4Naxos
5Mykonos
Ionian
Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.
1Lefkas
2Meganisi
3Ithaca
4Kefalonia
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