H2O (Bavaria Cruiser 46)
2017 · 14.3 m · 4 cabins · 9 berths
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Weekly prices€3,125 · 10 Oct – 9 Jan
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 9 berths (8+1) · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Great family choice The Bavaria Cruiser 46 suits groups of up to nine people, families, friend groups, or mixed parties, who want comfortable cruising without sacrificing ease of handling. The four cabins offer decent privacy, and the 2017 build means systems are modern and reliable.
Smart onboard features Solar panels and electric toilets show thoughtful provisioning for extended cruises, while the bow thruster makes tight anchorages and marina approaches genuinely stress-free. The chart plotter and sprayhood are practical touches that reduce faffing about in rough weather or navigation complexity.
Solid value proposition At 14.3 metres with nine berths, you're spreading costs across more people than a smaller boat would allow, and JF Yachts' 4.8-star rating (9 reviews) suggests reliable service and well-maintained vessels. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable for this class.
One realistic caveat Four cabins for nine people means some shared bunks or tight sleeping arrangements, perfectly fine for families with children, less ideal if your group craves personal space. Make sure everyone's comfortable with the cabin layout before booking.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Pano Koufonisi, 56% of trips
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Paros, Antiparos and Santorini 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.
Despotiko was the most common first night out, at 19% of trips with a recorded first night. On 77% of trips, the furthest point from base was within under 40 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 Paros, Antiparos and Santorini, we're happy to talk through your plans.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Paros, Antiparos and Santorini, 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.
Top Overnight Stops
- Pano Koufonisi56%
- Schinoussa48%
- Antiparos47%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination Paros port · Greece
Based at Paros port, Greece . H2O is operated by JF Yachts.
Good to know
- Location
- Paros port · 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
- €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 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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