Top Sea (Bavaria Cruiser 51)
Skiathos
Weekly prices€4,150 · 26 Sep – 10 Oct
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Gallery3 photos
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 10 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.
Ideal for families The Bavaria Cruiser 51 is a solid mid-range cruiser that works brilliantly for families or small groups wanting comfortable cruising without complexity. With five cabins and ten berths, there's genuine space for everyone, and the teak cockpit plus sprayhood make relaxing on deck a pleasure.
Smart practical touches The bow thruster and chart plotter in the cockpit are genuinely useful for confident handling, while solar panels and an inverter mean you're less dependent on engine time, great for sustainable sailing and quieter anchorages. The electric toilet and radio-CD player keep modern comfort standards intact.
Strong operator credentials JF Yachts carries a solid 4.8-star rating, and the modest €3,000 deposit suggests a straightforward, transparent charter relationship. For the cabin count and build quality you're getting, this represents fair value in the 15-metre category.
One practical note The base location isn't listed here, so you'll want to confirm logistics with JF Yachts directly, specifically transfer time from the nearest international airport and whether they have English-speaking support, which matters when you're coordinating from overseas.
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The marina & destination Skiathos · Greece
Based at Skiathos, Greece . Top Sea is operated by JF Yachts.
Good to know
- Location
- Skiathos · 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
Where charters went
Volos and the Sporades
- Skopelos91%
- Skiathos58%
- Alonissos46%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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