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
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Perfect for couples and small families after comfortable sailing without complexity, the Bavaria 41 delivers solid cruising credentials in a proven platform that's intuitive to handle. Three cabins sleep up to seven, making it ideal for two couples or a family with older kids.
Thoughtful essentials included. The bimini and sprayhood are genuinely useful for Mediterranean or Atlantic conditions, while the chart plotter takes guesswork out of navigation. Snorkeling kit and dinghy mean you can actually explore anchorages rather than just anchoring offshore, which makes a real difference to the experience.
Outstanding value proposition. At €3,650 per week with a modest €2,000 deposit, this sits in the sweet spot for quality-to-price, you're getting a 12-metre cruiser from a reputable German builder without premium pricing. That's competitive for a 2016 boat in full commission.
One honest note: Bavaria Cruiser 41s are workhorses, not flashy, if you're chasing "luxury" styling or cutting-edge interiors, look elsewhere. That said, they're reliable, well-maintained by charter fleets, and forgiving for skippers returning to sailing after a break.
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The marina & destination
Based at Ponta Delgada, in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. Urze 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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