Sail la Vie (Bavaria Cruiser 46)

Kavala

Sail la Vie
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Weekly prices€3,600 · 19 Sep – 3 OctAvailability on application · €2,400 – €4,500 range
Price across the season€2,400 — €4,500
SEP 26APR 27JUN 27AUG 27OCT 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER19 Sep – 3 Oct 2026 · €3,600 / week3 Oct – 14 Nov 2026 · €2,500 / week3 Apr – 24 Apr 2027 · €2,400 / week24 Apr – 22 May 2027 · €2,850 / week22 May – 19 Jun 2027 · €3,600 / week19 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 · €3,900 / week10 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 · €4,200 / week31 Jul – 21 Aug 2027 · €4,500 / week21 Aug – 18 Sep 2027 · €3,900 / week18 Sep – 2 Oct 2027 · €3,600 / week2 Oct – 13 Nov 2027 · €2,500 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
19 Sep€3,600
3 Oct€2,500
3 Apr€2,400
24 Apr€2,850
22 May€3,600
19 Jun€3,900
10 Jul€4,200
31 Jul€4,500
21 Aug€3,900
18 Sep€3,600
2 Oct€2,500
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 9 berths (8+1) · 3 wc13.6m · 2022 · Sail boat
Length13.6m
Beam4.3m
Cabins4
Berths9
WC3
Year2022
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Ideal for families This 2022 Bavaria Cruiser 46 suits families or small groups after a comfortable, modern sailing experience without too much fuss. Four cabins sleep up to nine, which works well if you're mixing couples and kids or want a bit of extra space.

Well-equipped cruiser You're getting a relatively new boat with genuinely useful kit, air con, bow thruster for tight anchorages, solar panels, and a generator mean you won't be roughing it. The cockpit chart plotter takes the guesswork out of navigation, which matters when you're chartering in unfamiliar waters.

Solid value proposition At this size and age with four cabins, the €2,500 deposit suggests competitive weekly rates through LG Yachting. You're paying for comfort and reliability rather than luxury, which is honest positioning for a modern production cruiser.

One practical note The charter base location isn't listed here, so check with LG Yachting where "Sail la Vie" is berthed, that'll determine your flight connections and whether transfers are straightforward from your nearest international hub.

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 Kavala · GreeceKavala

Based at Kavala, Greece . Sail la Vie is operated by LG Yachting.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Kavala · 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 nearbyFlights to Greece

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

AthensATH~30 km · 25 min

Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.

PrevezaPVK~25 km · 35 min

Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.

KosKGS~25 km · 30 min

Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.

MykonosJMK~5 km · 15 min

Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.

Possible routes3 hand-picked itinerariesGreece · three classic charter areas

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Saronic Gulf7 days · ~120 nm · 5 stops

Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.

1Athens (Alimos)
The main Saronic charter base; 25 minutes from the airport.
2Aegina
Easy first-day sail; try the pistachios. Anchor at Perdika.
3Poros
Narrow channel between island and mainland; charming town quay.
4Hydra
No cars on the island. Tie alongside the working harbour for the evening.
5Spetses
Old shipbuilding island, elegant. Old harbour is the spot.
Cyclades7-10 days · ~180 nm · 5 stops

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
Departure. Check the wind forecast and consider clockwise vs counter-clockwise.
2Kea
Sheltered bays on the south side; first-night-out easy.
3Paros
Naoussa for the small-village vibe; Parikia if you need provisions.
4Naxos
The biggest island in the Cyclades. Mountain villages worth a hire-car day.
5Mykonos
Tie alongside in the new marina; the old town quays are for tourist boats.
Ionian7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.

1Lefkas
Charter base. Provision in the town; the bridge opens on the hour.
2Meganisi
Vathy or Spartochori; both have quayside tavernas with welcome moorings.
3Ithaca
Vathi harbour for the night, then to Frikes for the quiet morning.
4Kefalonia
Fiskardo is the postcard town. Book the quay.

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