Nefeli (Bavaria Cruiser 46)
2021 · 14.3 m · 4 cabins · 9 berths
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Weekly prices€3,833 · 10 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 9 berths (8+1) · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for families The Bavaria Cruiser 46 is an excellent choice for groups of up to 9 people seeking a comfortable, modern cruising yacht. With 4 cabins and solid build quality from a 2021 model, everyone gets decent space without feeling cramped.
Well-equipped boat This vessel ticks the practical boxes: bow thruster makes tight mooring spots manageable, solar panels keep batteries topped up, and a chart plotter in the cockpit saves time on navigation. The sprayhood is a genuine comfort addition for Mediterranean or Atlantic sailing.
Strong value proposition At €4,241 per week with only a €3,000 deposit and backed by JF Yachts' impressive 4.8/5 rating, you're getting a reputable operator with a modern, well-maintained boat at a fair daily rate. This works out to roughly €606 per day for a 4-cabin yacht, competitive for the segment.
One realistic note The base location isn't listed here, so factor in your international travel time, confirm where you'll fly into and how long the transfer takes from the airport. Once you've sorted logistics, this is a straightforward, confidence-inspiring choice for a summer cruise.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Skopelos, 96% of trips
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Volos and the Sporades 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.
Skopelos was the most common first night out, at 41% of trips with a recorded first night. On 54% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 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 Volos and the Sporades, we're happy to talk through your plans.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Volos and the Sporades, 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
- Skopelos96%
- Skiathos67%
- Alonissos31%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Skiathos · Skopelos · Alonissos
28% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination Skiathos · Greece
Based at Skiathos, Greece . Nefeli is operated by JF Yachts.
Good to know
- Location
- Skiathos · 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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