Hermes Bavaria 41 Cruiser (Bavaria Cruiser 41)
2014 · 12.3 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Weekly prices€2,350 · 24 Oct – 31 Dec
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Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
12 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 This 2014 Bavaria Cruiser 41 suits couples and small families after a comfortable, worry-free week afloat without complicated systems or a steep learning curve. The three cabins and six berths give you genuine sleeping room, and the well-equipped galley keeps everyone fed without fuss.
Well-equipped cruiser You're getting solid kit: autopilot, bow thruster, chart plotter, radar, and solar panels take the sweat out of day sailing, while the bimini and sprayhood protect you from sun and spray. The electric toilet, holding tank, and refrigerator mean real comfort on longer passages or island-hopping weeks.
Fair value proposition At €2,475 per week with only a €2,000 deposit, this Bavaria sits in the mid-range for the charter market, reasonable for a well-appointed 2014 boat in Greek waters (we assume the Papoulakis base, given the operator). You're not paying premium prices, but you're not compromising on the essentials either.
One practical note The listing omits the charter base location; confirm it's where you want to fly into, as Papoulakis operates from multiple Greek ports, and airport transfers can add hours and cost to your journey if you land far away.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Poros, 74% of trips
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus) 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.
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.
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 Athens south (Alimos and Piraeus), we're happy to talk through your plans.
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 . Hermes Bavaria 41 Cruiser is operated by Papoulakis 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
- €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 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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