Prince John (Bavaria Cruiser 51)
2019 · 15 m · 5 cabins · 10 berths
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Weekly prices€2,110 · 31 Oct – 7 Nov
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 10 berths · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Ideal for larger groups This Bavaria Cruiser 51 is a solid choice if you're bringing friends or family, five cabins sleeping ten makes it rare value for bigger parties who want to split costs. The 2019 build means everything should feel relatively modern and reliable.
Practical cruising features You get the essentials that matter: bow thruster for easier maneuvering in tight spots, air conditioning (genuinely useful in Mediterranean summer heat), and a chart plotter right in the cockpit so navigation stays intuitive. The sprayhood keeps the watch comfortable too.
Strong value proposition At around €4,148 per week with a solid 4.8-star operator rating, this yacht delivers good bang for money, especially when you're splitting the cost ten ways. JF Yachts clearly maintains their fleet and looks after clients.
One practical note With ten berths on a 15-meter yacht, some cabins will be snug, and shared facilities could feel tight if everyone's onboard at once. That's typical for this size, but worth remembering if your group values privacy, you might want to confirm the cabin layout before booking.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Leros, 55% of trips
If you're planning a yacht charter from Kos and the north Dodecanese, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2025 season, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Kalymnos was the most common first night out, at 29% of trips with a recorded first night. On 55% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
We can help you work through a charter route from Kos and the north Dodecanese for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Kos and the north Dodecanese, 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
- Leros55%
- Kalymnos47%
- Nisyros28%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Kalymnos · Leros · Lipsi
14% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination Marina Kos · Greece
Based at Marina Kos, Greece . Prince John is operated by JF Yachts.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Kos · 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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