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 (6 aboard · 46 not)
- Refrigerator
- Chart plotter
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Dinghy
- Snorkeling equipment
- Air condition
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Autopilot
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Solid mid-range cruiser The Bavaria Cruiser 41 "Hera" is a sensible choice for groups of 4, 7 wanting comfortable coastal sailing without breaking the bank. At 12.3 metres with three cabins, she strikes a good balance between space and manageable handling for mixed-ability crews.
Well-equipped for exploration You're getting the essentials covered: chart plotter for navigation, bimini and sprayhood for sun and spray protection, plus snorkeling gear and a dinghy for exploring anchorages. The refrigerator is a genuine bonus on a boat of this size, making longer trips more pleasant.
Keen pricing for the class At €3,650 per week with just a €2,000 deposit, this represents fair value for a 2016 Bavaria in this size bracket, especially if the base offers convenient airport transfers for international guests. You're paying for a workhorse, not a luxury vessel.
One practical note The 2016 build age is perfectly acceptable, though do confirm the condition of the chart plotter and electronics during your pre-charter inspection, these are the first things to show their age on older boats. Also verify the dinghy size and outboard condition, as these vary considerably between operators.
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The marina & destination
Based at Ponta Delgada, in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. Hera is operated by Pure Sail.
Ponta Delgada marina, located on São Miguel in the Azores, puts you within striking distance of Portugal's most remote and dramatic cruising grounds. Week 1 typically involves exploring the nearby islands of Santa Maria and São Jorge, with reliable northeast trade winds providing consistent sailing; the volcanic anchorages and steep-sided bays offer shelter and dramatic scenery unavailable elsewhere in European waters. The 600-nautical-mile isolation from mainland Portugal means fewer charter boats and well-developed provisioning in the city itself, though passages between islands demand respect for Atlantic swells and weather windows.
Frequently asked questions
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