Bavaria Cruiser 46 : Sail la Vie
- Length
- 13.6 m
- Toilets
- 3
Photos
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
13.6m · 2022 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Bow thruster
- Generator
- Air Conditioning
- Solar Panels
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About the Bavaria Cruiser 46
- Naval architect
- Farr Yacht Design
- Launched
- 2013
- Hull type
- Monohull
Video: BAVARIA YACHTS on YouTube Bavaria Cruiser 46 at bavariayachts.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot 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.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Kavala and Thassos
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Kavala and Thassos during the 2025 season. 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
Thassos Town was the most common first night out, at 52% of trips with a recorded first night. On 63% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
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 Kavala and Thassos for this type of boat.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Kavala and Thassos, 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
- Limenaria 80%
- Aliki 25%
- Skala Kallirachis 12%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination
Kavala
Based at Kavala , Greece . Sail la Vie is operated by LG Yachting.
Good to know
- 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 there
Flights 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.
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 routes
Greece · 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 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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