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Netsel Marmaris Marina · Turkey

Dafne (Hanse 418)


2021 · 12.4 m · 3 cabins · 8 berths

Weekly prices€3,000 · 12 Sep – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment 3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 2 wc

12.4m · 2021 · Sail boat

Length12.4m
Beam4.2m
Cabins3
Berths8
WC2
Year2021
TypeSail boat
About the Hanse 418 Builder's walkthrough · 17 min
Naval architect
judel/vrolijk & co
Launched
2017
Hull type
Monohull

Video: HanseYachts AG on YouTubeHanse 418 at hanseyachts.com

What KateBot thinks Strengths and trade-offs

KateBot generated · ~200 words

Solid mid-range cruiser. The Hanse 418 "Dafne" is a well-built German yacht from 2018 that suits families and small groups wanting comfortable coastal sailing without breaking the bank. With 3 cabins and berths for 8, you've got proper sleeping space and decent galley comfort for a 12.4m boat.

Smart practical features. The dual chart plotters (cockpit and below) plus autopilot make navigation straightforward, while heating and a refrigerator mean you're set for extended cruising in cooler months or warmer climates alike. These essentials punch above what you'd typically find on a bareboat at this price point.

Excellent value proposition. A zero deposit is genuinely rare and removes friction from booking, you're paying for the yacht itself, not insurance gambles. The 2018 build age suggests solid maintenance without the premium you'd pay for brand new.

One realistic note: We don't have the charter base location listed here, which matters significantly for your travel logistics and sailing conditions. Before committing, confirm where "Dafne" is based, Mediterranean, Atlantic, or Northern Europe make very different trips, and check flight connections from your home airport.

KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.

Where Charters WentTop Stop: Serçe, 22% of trips
Heat map showing recorded overnight stops by charter yachts on round trips from Marmaris, Datça and Bozburun during the 2026 season so far
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Yacht charter overnight stops in Marmaris, Datça and Bozburun

If you're planning a yacht charter from Marmaris, Datça and Bozburun, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2026 season so far, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.

Where charter yachts spent their nights

Serçe appeared on 22% of trips, with Ekincik and Bozburun each on 18%. The named first-night stops were Ekincik and Serçe at 7% each; the other 87% of first nights are not broken down here, and Ekincik led last nights at 10%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 47% of trips and 40 to 60 nm on 30%.

Planning your charter route

We can help you work through a charter route from Marmaris, Datça and Bozburun 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.

  1. Serçe22%
  2. Ekincik18%
  3. Bozburun18%

These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.

The marina & destination Netsel Marmaris Marina · Turkey

Netsel Marmaris Marina

Based at Netsel Marmaris Marina, Turkey . Dafne is operated by Neo Sailing.

Coordinates36.8517° N, 28.2792° EView marina on Google MapsMap data: Natural Earth
Good to know Location · Licences · Cancellation
Location
Netsel Marmaris Marina · Turkey
Licences
ICC, RYA Day Skipper, or equivalent plus VHF licence accepted. Sailing CV checked at the base. Hire a local skipper if your crew is light on Mediterranean experience.
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 there 2 airports nearby

Flights to Turkey

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

DalamanDLM~25 km · 30 min

Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.

BodrumBJV~35 km · 45 min

Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.

Possible routes 2 hand-picked itineraries

Turkey · the Turquoise Coast

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Gocek Bay & the Lycian Coast7 days · ~100 nm · 5 stops

Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.

1Gocek
Charter base. Clean little marina; provision before you leave.
2Tomb Bay
Lycian rock-cut tombs in the cliff. Anchor and snorkel.
3Sarsala
Tree-lined bay; one taverna. Idyllic first-night stop.
4Ekincik
Boat trip up the Dalyan river to the ruins at Caunos and the mud baths.
5Hamam Koyu
Cleopatra Bay: Roman ruins on the seabed. Restricted swim area; check signs.
Bodrum Peninsula7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.

1Bodrum
Charter base. Castle of St Peter at the harbour entrance.
2Kos (Greece)
Customs clearance into the EU; tie up at Kos marina for the night.
3Knidos
Ancient ruined Greek city straddling two harbours.
4Datça
Sleepy town on the peninsula; almond farms and quiet anchorages.

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