Altair (Bavaria Cruiser 50)
2013 · 15.6 m · 5 cabins · 10 berths
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Weekly prices€3,715 · 30 Sep – 31 Dec
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 10 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
13 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 The Bavaria Cruiser 50 is an excellent choice if you're chartering with friends or family, five cabins and ten berths mean everyone gets their own space without feeling cramped. This 2013 boat punches well above its weight for larger parties looking to split costs.
Well-equipped and practical You're getting genuine cruising comfort here: electric winches take the strain out of sail handling, a bow thruster makes tight anchorages easy, and thoughtful extras like solar panels, a sprayhood, and bimini keep you comfortable in all weathers. The radar and autopilot are serious assets for longer passages or night sailing.
Strong value proposition At €4,771 per week from Maravegias Yachting, this represents solid value for a 50-footer with this cabin count and kit list, especially if your group is splitting the cost. The modest €3,000 deposit is refreshingly reasonable.
One practical note The charter base location isn't specified in your data, so do confirm airport transfer times and whether Maravegias handles international arrivals smoothly; as a long-haul visitor, getting from airport to boat efficiently matters. Otherwise, this is a dependable, well-thought-out boat for the money.
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Where Charters WentLefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, 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
- Meganisi59%
- Fiskardo55%
- Sivota (Lefkas)44%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Meganisi was the most common first night out, at 37% of trips with a recorded first night.
On 62% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
The marina & destination Sami Port · Greece
Based at Sami Port, Greece . Altair is operated by Maravegias Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Sami Port · 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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