FAT BOY (Bavaria Cruiser 56)

Ideal for larger groups This Bavaria Cruiser 56 suits families or friend groups of 8, 12 people who want comfortable cruising without compromising on space. Six cabins and 12 berths mean nobody's cramped, and the teak cockpit with cushions is a genuine social hub for evening drinks.

Well-equipped vessel Fat Boy comes with genuinely useful kit: water maker, bow thruster, autopilot, and a dinghy all come as standard. The sprayhood and chart plotter in the cockpit show the owner understands what makes bareboat cruising less stressful, especially if you're crossing longer distances to reach the yacht after a long-haul flight.

Strong value proposition At around €4,800 per week with a modest €3,000 deposit, this boat offers excellent bang-for-buck if you're splitting costs among 8, 10 people, you're looking at £40, 60 per person per night for a well-maintained 2016 build with serious cruising range thanks to the water maker.

One honest note We don't have the charter base location listed, so we can't confirm airport transfer times or local support quality. Before booking, confirm where Albatros Yachting operates and whether their team speaks English fluently, that matters when you're arriving jet-lagged from across the Atlantic or North Sea.

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