Baaria (Bavaria Cruiser 46)
Marina Villa Igiea
Weekly prices€2,950 · 19 Sep – 31 Oct
Weeks near your dates
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for families The Bavaria 46 Cruiser is a brilliant choice for groups of 4, 8 people seeking comfort without complexity. With four cabins and modern 2020 build quality, it's spacious enough that everyone gets privacy, yet manageable for mixed experience levels.
Well-equipped cruiser This boat ticks the practical boxes: bow thruster for easy docking, sprayhood and bimini for protection from the elements, and a proper galley refrigerator for week-long provisions. The lazy bag keeps the mainsail tidy between sails, reducing deck work on casual cruises.
Solid value proposition At 14.3 metres with eight berths and a modest €3,500 deposit, you're getting decent per-person cost efficiency for a newer, mainstream cruiser. The outboard engine is reliable and straightforward to manage.
One note of caution The operator has only one five-star review on record, so there's limited feedback history to assess consistency in maintenance or charter support. Before booking, ask directly about their response times and English-language support, important when you're flying in from abroad and need quick assistance with anything unexpected.
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 Villa Igiea · Italy
Based at Marina Villa Igiea, Italy . Baaria is operated by Sailing Boat Service.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Villa Igiea · Italy
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence and VHF certificate are required. Italian operators ask for a sailing CV; conditions are stricter in the Aeolian Islands than on the mainland.
- Security deposit
- €3,500
- 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 there3 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.
Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
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.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
1Salerno
2Amalfi
3Positano
4Capri
5Procida
Sardinia & La Maddalena
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
1Olbia
2Maddalena
3Caprera
4Bonifacio
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