Bavaria Cruiser 40 : Spark-1
- Build Year
- 2010
- Length
- 12.3 m
- Cabins
- 3
- Total Berths
- 6
- Toilets
- 2
About this boat
Life aboard
Cabins and sleeping
Spark-1 has 6 sleeping places across 3 main accommodation cabins.
Photos
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
12.3m · 2010 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Safety equipment
- Electric toilet
- Oven
- Life jackets
- Inverter
- Kitchen utensils (Galley equipment, cutlery)
- Cockpit cushions
- Bilge pump - Mechanic
- Refrigerator
- Snorkeling equipment
- Bimini top
- Sprayhood
- Wireless charger
- Anchor chain counter
- Towels
- Davit
- Pillows
- GPS chart plotter
- Life jacket (children)
- Dinghy with outboard engine
- Winch
- Sun tent/cover
- Service batteries
- Anchor with chain
- Liferaft
- Board games
- Spare anchor (Reserve, Auxiliary anchor)
- Autopilot
- Electric anchor windlass
- TV
- Stove
- Black Water Tank
- Bed linen
- Blankets
- Bathing platform
- Sink
- Sun mattresses
- Ice maker
- Solar panels
- Bow thruster
- Audio pack
- Outdoor speakers
- Fishing equipment
Air condition: Not listed by operatorHeating: Not listed by operatorCoffee maker: Not listed by operatorDishwasher: Not listed by operatorWasher/Dryer: Not listed by operatorDVD player: Not listed by operatorRadio-CD player: Not listed by operatorGame console: Not listed by operatorWi-Fi & Internet: Not listed by operatorConvertible table: Not listed by operatorGenerator: Not listed by operatorWater maker: Not listed by operatorOutside Steering Position: Not listed by operatorChart plotter in cockpit: Not listed by operatorRadar: Not listed by operatorSpinnaker: Not listed by operatorGennaker: Not listed by operatorRacing sails: Not listed by operatorLazy jack: Not listed by operatorLazy bag: Not listed by operatorElectric winches: Not listed by operatorRudder blades: Not listed by operatorFlybridge: Not listed by operatorHydraulic gangway: Not listed by operatorTender garage: Not listed by operatorTenderlift platform: Not listed by operatorSwimming pool: Not listed by operatorUnderwater lights: Not listed by operatorTeak Cockpit: Not listed by operatorTeak deck: Not listed by operatorRailing net: Not listed by operatorBarbecue grill in cockpit: Not listed by operatorDiving equipment: Not listed by operatorStand up paddle: Not listed by operator
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Kos and the north Dodecanese
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Kos and the north Dodecanese during the 2025 season. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Kalymnos was the most common first night out, at 29% of trips with a recorded first night. On 55% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
Planning your charter route
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Kos and the north Dodecanese, we're happy to talk through your plans.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Kos and the north Dodecanese, 2025.
These figures are from the nearest charter area with results, Kos and the north Dodecanese. They cover sailing yachts and catamarans in that area, and are not this boat's own record.
Top Overnight Stops
- Leros 55%
- Kalymnos 47%
- Nisyros 28%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination
Bodrum, Milta Marina
Based at Bodrum, Milta Marina , Turkey . Spark-1 is operated by Bonbon Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Bodrum, Milta 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.
- 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 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.
Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.
Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.
Possible routes
Turkey · 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 Coast
Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.
1Gocek
2Tomb Bay
3Sarsala
4Ekincik
5Hamam Koyu
Bodrum Peninsula
Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.
1Bodrum
2Kos (Greece)
3Knidos
4Datça
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