Volante (Bavaria Cruiser 46)
Port of Volos
Weekly prices€2,800 · 26 Sep – 31 Oct
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Gallery6 photos
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
10 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Perfect for groups This Bavaria Cruiser 46 is a solid choice for four couples or a small family wanting comfortable cruising without breaking the bank. With four cabins, proper berths for eight, and a 5-star operator rating, it ticks the box for hassle-free bareboat or skippered charter.
Well-equipped vessel Volante comes with genuinely useful kit: bow thruster and autopilot make handling easier, solar panels and inverter reduce fuel costs, and the teak cockpit with sprayhood means you'll stay comfortable in less-than-perfect weather. A 2016 Bavaria Cruiser is a proven workhorse, reliable and forgiving for mixed-ability crews.
Exceptional value At €2,660 per week, you're looking at roughly €333 per person for eight, which is very competitive for a four-cabin yacht of this size and specification. The €2,500 deposit is reasonable, and the operator's 5-star rating suggests fair terms and well-maintained boats.
One honest note With only one review on record, we can't yet verify the operator's consistency or how Volante specifically performs long-term. Before committing, I'd recommend checking directly with Sailing Planet about their maintenance schedule, cancellation policy, and typical client feedback, always sensible with newer charter operators.
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 Port of Volos · Greece
Based at Port of Volos, Greece . Volante is operated by Sailing Planet.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Volos · 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
- €2,500
- 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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