Akilina (Bavaria Cruiser 45)
Marina Santa Cruz
Weekly prices€2,700 · 26 Sep – 10 Oct
Weeks near your dates
Gallery4 photos
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
13 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.
Who it suits This Bavaria 45 works well for couples or small families wanting a comfortable, easy-to-sail cruiser without the complexity of a larger vessel. The four cabins and eight berths make it ideal for two couples or a family of four, with room to spare.
Standout features The bow thruster and sprayhood are genuine highlights for charter comfort, they make tight anchorages manageable and rough days more pleasant. The chart plotter and solid equipment list suggest this boat has been well-maintained for bareboat cruising, so you won't feel under-equipped.
Value for money At this size and age (2013), the Bavaria Cruiser 45 sits in a sweet spot: modern enough to feel comfortable, established enough to be competitively priced. The modest €3,000 deposit is refreshingly reasonable for an eight-berth yacht.
One honest note ECC's excellent 5-star rating is encouraging, but it's based on only two reviews, not enough history to fully gauge their consistency. Before booking, ask existing charterers specifically about support if you're unfamiliar with the charter base location, since you'll likely be flying in from afar.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
The marina & destination Marina Santa Cruz · Spain
Based at Marina Santa Cruz, Spain . Akilina is operated by ECC Yacht Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Santa Cruz · Spain
- Licences
- Spanish PER, RYA Day Skipper, or ICC accepted plus VHF licence. The Balearics enforce more strictly than the mainland coast: bring originals, not photocopies.
- Security deposit
- €3,000
- 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 there2 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.
Balearic Islands hub: Palma is the largest base and the busiest airport. Cabs and shuttle services to every Mallorca marina.
Ibiza and Formentera bases. Summer-heavy; book transfers ahead.
Possible routes2 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.
Mallorca circumnavigation
The two-night Cabrera permit must be booked weeks ahead, your operator will sort it.
1Palma
2Cabrera
3Pollença
4Sóller
Ibiza & Formentera
Short distances, party-or-not your call, the clearest water in the Med.
1Ibiza Town
2Formentera
3Espalmador
4San Antonio
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