FORTUNATA (Bavaria Cruiser 37 Style)
2023 · 11.3 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
11.3m · 2023 · Sail boat
About the Bavaria Cruiser 37
- Naval architect
- Farr Yacht Design
- Launched
- 2013
- Hull type
- Monohull
Video: BAVARIA YACHTS on YouTubeBavaria Cruiser 37 at bavariayachts.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for couples and small families wanting a modern, hassle-free sailing experience. The 2023 Bavaria Cruiser 37 hits that sweet spot between comfort and easy handling , you get genuine cruising space without needing a large crew.
Standout kit includes solar panels, bow thruster, and electric winches, which genuinely reduce the physical effort of sailing and anchoring. Air conditioning, a teak cockpit, and a chart plotter in the cockpit are exactly what modern charterers expect, and FORTUNATA delivers all three. The inverter and TV suggest someone's thought about relaxation between sailing days.
Value proposition is solid , a three-cabin 2023 boat with that spec sheet at this price point represents fair middle-market value. The €2,000 deposit is reasonable and shows the operator has confidence in the boat's condition.
One practical note: we don't have the base location listed in your details, so I'd confirm the airport transfer time before booking , with a long-haul flight, you'll want to know whether you're driving 45 minutes or three hours from your arrival airport to reach the boat.
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.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Zadar, Sukošan and Biograd
If you're planning a yacht charter from Zadar, Sukošan and Biograd, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2026 season so far, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Hramina appeared on 14% of trips, Luka Sali on 13% and Uvala Lojena on 11%. Vrgada was the most common first night, while Hramina led last nights at 7%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 48% of trips, with 23% staying under 20 nm.
Planning your charter route
We can help you work through a charter route from Zadar, Sukošan and Biograd 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.
- Hramina14%
- Luka Sali13%
- Uvala Lojena11%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Marina Zadar
Based at Marina Zadar, Croatia . FORTUNATA is operated by Mate Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Zadar · Croatia
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
- Security deposit
- €2,000
- 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 there
Flights to Croatia
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
Possible routes
Croatia · the Adriatic
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
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