Northberry Blu (Bavaria Cruiser 46)
2023 · 14.3 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
14.3m · 2023 · 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 choice for groups of 4-8 wanting comfortable, modern sailing without fussing over older boat systems. Four cabins with eight berths give everyone decent private space, and the 2023 build year means everything feels fresh and reliable.
Standout practical touches Solar panels and an inverter are genuinely useful for extended cruising, while the bow thruster makes tight anchorages far less stressful, especially handy if your crew includes less experienced sailors. The sprayhood and bimini keep you shaded and dry, which matters more than you'd think on a week-long charter.
Solid value proposition At this size and specification, you're getting a well-equipped, low-stress cruiser that handles day sails and island-hopping equally well. The €2800 deposit is reasonable, though we'd want to see the weekly rate before calling it a bargain.
One honest caveat TYC Yachting shows only two reviews on our system, a great rating, but a small sample size. Before booking, ask about their handover process, support during your charter, and whether they offer airport transfers or guidance for international arrivals, since you'll likely be flying in from abroad.
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.
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
Marinturk Village Port
Based at Marinturk Village Port, Turkey . Northberry Blu is operated by TYC Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marinturk Village Port · 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
- €2,800
- 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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