Santana (Bavaria Cruiser 40)
2008 · 12.3 m · 3 cabins · 8 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
12.3m · 2008 · Sail boat
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
18 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Ideal for families The Bavaria Cruiser 40 is a brilliant choice if you're chartering with kids or a mixed group of eight, three cabins give everyone reasonable privacy, and the relaxed cruising platform suits varied sailing experience levels. The bow thruster and electric winches mean even less experienced sailors can handle her confidently.
Well-equipped vessel You're getting genuinely useful kit here: autopilot, chart plotter, heating (handy for shoulder seasons), and a swimming platform with diving gear included. The bimini sun cover is a real comfort add-on that often costs extra elsewhere, and a working fridge matters more than people think on longer charters.
Outstanding value proposition At under €2,100 per week all-in, this represents excellent value for a three-cabin cruising yacht with the equipment spec listed. The €2,000 deposit is reasonable, and DEDA's perfect 5-star rating across their reviews suggests reliable, hassle-free service, important when you're flying intercontinental to collect the boat.
One practical note She's a 2008 model, so while Bavaria builds robust boats, you might encounter the odd system needing attention on a longer charter; confirm any pre-charter survey details and spares availability with DEDA upfront to avoid surprises once you've arrived at the base.
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Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Volos and the Sporades
If you're planning a yacht charter from Volos and the Sporades, 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.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Skopelos was the most common first night out, at 41% of trips with a recorded first night. On 54% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
Planning your charter route
We can help you work through a charter route from Volos and the Sporades 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 Volos and the Sporades, 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.
Top Overnight Stops
- Skopelos96%
- Skiathos67%
- Alonissos31%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Skiathos · Skopelos · Alonissos
28% 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
Port of Volos
Based at Port of Volos, Greece . Santana is operated by DEDA Sailing - Sailing Holidays Hub.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Volos · 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
- €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 Greece
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 routes
Greece · three classic charter areas
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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