ISTANBUL (Bavaria Cruiser 46)
2021 · 14.3 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
14.3m · 2021 · Sail boat
About the Bavaria Cruiser 46
- Naval architect
- Farr Yacht Design
- Launched
- 2013
- Hull type
- Monohull
Video: BAVARIA YACHTS on YouTubeBavaria Cruiser 46 at bavariayachts.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for families. The Bavaria Cruiser 46 is an excellent mid-sized cruiser with four cabins and space for up to eight, making it ideal for family groups or two couples wanting comfort without paying superyacht prices. The 2021 build year means everything is modern and reliable.
Well-equipped package. This boat ticks all the boxes, solar panels and an inverter mean you can anchor for days without running the engine, the bow thruster makes tight moorings easy, and the diving gear plus dinghy open up exploration of remote anchorages. The teak cockpit and cushions suggest genuine attention to comfort, not just basic provisioning.
Strong value proposition. A 5-star rating from Most Sailing (even with only three reviews) is a green flag, and the €2,500 deposit is reasonable for a boat this size and age. You're getting a relatively new, well-maintained vessel with thoughtful extras that often cost extra elsewhere.
One practical note: We don't have the base location listed here, so check where Istanbul is moored, if it's in Turkey or the Eastern Mediterranean, factor in visa requirements and longer flight connections for US and UK clients versus a Western European base. That said, this is a serious cruising boat worth the journey.
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Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Göcek and Fethiye
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Göcek and Fethiye during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Kapı Creek appeared on 48% of trips, Küçük Sarsala Koyu on 29% and Gemiler Koyu on 26%. Kapı Creek was the most common first night at 18% and last night at 15%. The furthest straight-line point from base stayed under 20 nm on 60% of trips.
Planning your charter route
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Göcek and Fethiye for this type of boat.
- Kapı Creek48%
- Küçük Sarsala Koyu29%
- Gemiler Koyu26%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Yacht Classic Hotel
Based at Yacht Classic Hotel, Turkey . ISTANBUL is operated by Most Sailing.
Good to know
- Location
- Yacht Classic Hotel · Turkey
- Licences
- ICC, RYA Day Skipper, or equivalent plus VHF licence accepted. Sailing CV checked at the base. Hire a local skipper if your crew is light on Mediterranean experience.
- 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 there
Flights to Turkey
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.
Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.
Possible routes
Turkey · the Turquoise Coast
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Gocek Bay & the Lycian Coast
Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.
1Gocek
2Tomb Bay
3Sarsala
4Ekincik
5Hamam Koyu
Bodrum Peninsula
Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.
1Bodrum
2Kos (Greece)
3Knidos
4Datça
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