AF-BC51(II) (Bavaria Cruiser 51)
2019 · 15 m · 5 cabins · 10 berths
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Weekly prices€4,660 · 19 Sep – 31 Dec
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 10 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Great family cruiser The Bavaria Cruiser 51 suits groups of friends, families, or couples wanting comfortable week-long cruising without feeling cramped. Five cabins and 10 berths mean you've got flexibility whether you're traveling with kids or mixing ages across your party.
Well-equipped for ease This 2019 model ticks practical boxes: solar panels reduce generator noise, the bow thruster makes tight anchorages manageable, and triple chart plotters suggest serious navigation redundancy. The bimini and sprayhood keep sun and spray at bay during longer passages, while the dinghy opens up smaller beaches and anchorages.
Solid value proposition At roughly €3,800 per week through AF Yachting, you're getting a modern, 15-metre yacht with decent kit for a reasonable outlay, fair pricing for a five-cabin layout in 2019 condition. The €3,000 deposit is standard and manageable.
One real consideration The operator has just 3 reviews at 4.3/5, so you're chartering with a smaller outfit rather than a household name. This isn't necessarily bad, smaller operators are often more personal, but worth checking their base location, cancellation terms, and recent guest feedback before committing, especially if you're flying long-haul to reach them.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Symi, 80% of trips
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Rhodes during the 2025 season. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Symi was the most common first night out, at 60% of trips with a recorded first night. On 43% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Rhodes, we're happy to talk through your plans.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Rhodes, 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
- Symi80%
- Chalki60%
- Alimia33%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination Mandraki Port · Greece
Based at Mandraki Port, Greece . AF-BC51(II) is operated by AF Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Mandraki 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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