Bavaria Cruiser 41 | ZEPHYR

Sail boat · Göteborg City Marina · Yachtcharter Sweden

3 cab 7 berths 12.35m 2022

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Available Weeks

Typical weather at Göteborg (3-year mean, Open-Meteo)

Jan

3°

2h 23

Feb

4°

4h 21

Mar

7°

6h 20

Apr

11°

10h 19

May

17°

13h 19

Jun

19°

14h 21

Jul

20°

13h 19

Aug

19°

11h 19

Sep

18°

9h 18

Oct

12°

6h 22

Nov

6°

3h 19

Dec

4°

2h 22

Prime Shoulder Off-season

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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)

Gas

€62 per week mandatory

End cleaning (3cab)

€300 per rental mandatory

Refundable security deposit

Held at check-in (card pre-auth or bank transfer), refunded after charter if the yacht is returned without damage. Deposit-waiver insurance is one of the optional extras below — reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.

€3,000 refundable mandatory

Services & extras (optional)

Skipper + food - daily

€600 per day optional

Parking outside

€18 per night optional

Parking outside

€18 per day optional

Grill (including charcoal)

€41 per rental optional

Late Boarding (over 40 feet)

Get access to your boat after 19:00 and start sailing early in the morning after.

€190 per rental optional

Outboarder

€140 per week optional

Barbeque (including charcoal)

€41 per rental optional

24 pcs. Åbro 33 cl beer, 5.2 %

€52 per rental optional

Early Boarding (over 40 feet)

Get access to your boat at 13:00 and start sailing already the first day.

€170 per rental optional

Linen & Towels (one set)

Linen + one big and one small towel

€45 per rental optional

Dinghy

€130 per week optional

Practical instructor (5 hours)

€350 per rental optional

Skipper + food

€2,100 per week optional

Linen & Towels (one set)

€41 per rental optional

3,0 liter in a box, red or white wine. The wine of the marina

€55 per rental optional

3 Cabins

7 Berths (6+1)

2 Toilets

12m Length

Length12.35m

Beam3.96m

Cabins3

Berths7

WC2

Year2022

TypeSail boat

Deposit€3,000

Equipment (8 aboard · 44 not)

Refrigerator
Radio-CD player
Autopilot
Chart plotter in cockpit
Sprayhood
Bow thruster
Swimming platform
Air condition
Heating
Coffee maker
Ice maker
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer
TV
DVD player
Cockpit speakers
Game console
Wi-Fi & Internet
Convertible table
Cockpit cushions
Electric toilet
Generator
Solar Panels
Inverter
Water maker
Holding tank
Outside Steering Position
Chart plotter
Radar
Spinnaker
Gennaker
Racing sails
Lazy jack
Lazy bag
Electric winches
Bimini
Outboard engine
Rudder blades
Flybridge
Hydraulic gangway
Tender garage
Tenderlift platform
Swimming pool
Underwater lights
Teak Cockpit
Teak deck
Railing net
Barbecue grill in cockpit
Dinghy
Diving equipment
Snorkeling equipment
Stand up paddle

Built for comfort The Bavaria Cruiser 41 is a smart mid-size cruiser that punches above its weight for families and small groups. With three cabins sleeping seven and modern conveniences like autopilot, bow thruster, and chart plotter, it handles both relaxed sailing and coastal exploring without fuss.

Standout practical touches The swimming platform and sprayhood are genuinely useful for Nordic waters, while the refrigerator and radio-CD player keep daily life aboard pleasant on longer passages. For a 2022 build, the spec sheet shows a well-thought-out cruiser rather than a stripped-down charter workhorse.

Fair value proposition At this size and age with a reasonable €3,000 deposit, you're looking at solid mid-range pricing for a contemporary, well-equipped boat, though final weekly rates will depend on season and the Swedish base's tariffs, which aren't shown here.

Sweden's sailing reality One honest note: Swedish bases are wonderfully positioned for Stockholm archipelago and Baltic cruising, but if you're flying from the US or southern Europe, expect a longish journey to reach the boat. The location delivers extraordinary scenery and relatively empty anchorages, but factor in airport transfers and travel time when planning your trip.

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The marina & destination

Based at Göteborg City Marina, in Göteborg, Sweden. ZEPHYR is operated by Yachtcharter Sweden.

Järnmalmsgatan

Why this is a great starting point

Göteborg City Marina sits at the gateway to the Stockholm archipelago and the Norwegian coast, both easily reached within a week's sailing. From here, week 1 typically involves exploring the nearby Bohuslän coast with its granite islands and sheltered anchorages, or pushing north toward the Kattegat if winds favour. The marina's central location and westerly exposure make it ideal for charters targeting either Scandinavian cruising ground, though expect stronger tidal flows and cooler conditions than southern European bases.

Can ZEPHYR be rented with or without a skipper?

You can charter ZEPHYR bareboat (you skipper) if you hold the relevant sailing licence, or hire a professional skipper alongside the yacht. The choice is yours when you request the quote.

What sailing licence do I need to charter ZEPHYR?

Bareboat charter typically requires a recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus a VHF radio licence. The exact requirements depend on the country of charter — we confirm with the operator when you enquire.

What's included in the charter price?

The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance for the dates booked. Tourist tax, transit log (final cleaning + bed linen), fuel, food, marina fees during the trip, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are normally extra and paid at the base.

What additional costs should I expect at the base?

Typical mandatory extras are the transit log (often €200–€350), tourist tax (a small per-person-per-day fee), and a refundable security deposit (often €1,500–€5,000 depending on the yacht). Optional extras like a skipper, hostess, paddle board, or early check-in are listed on the quote.

How does the security deposit work?

The deposit is held by the operator at check-in (usually card pre-authorisation) and refunded after check-out if the yacht is returned without damage. Many operators offer a deposit-waiver insurance product that reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.

Can I cancel my charter booking?

Cancellation terms vary by operator. Most allow cancellation with a full refund if requested more than 60–90 days before the start date, with progressive penalties closer to departure. Some operators offer a flexible-cancellation insurance product when you book.

Is the yacht insured?

Yes — every yacht is insured by the operator against damage and third-party liability. The insurance covers the yacht itself; personal effects and trip cancellation are not covered and are worth insuring separately.

What documents do I need to bring?

You'll need your passport, sailing licence (if chartering bareboat), VHF radio licence, and proof of payment. The operator will send a check-in form ahead of time covering crew details and any special requests.

What payment methods are accepted?

Charter fees are normally paid by bank transfer in advance (often a 50% deposit at booking, balance 30 days before charter). On-base extras are usually paid by card or in cash.