Panda Joy (Leopard 40)
2016 · 12.2 m · 3 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€4,050 · 11 Oct – 10 Nov
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 2 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.
Smart catamaran choice. The Leopard 40 is a proven, comfortable cruising platform that suits couples, small families, or friends wanting stability and living space without complexity. The 2017 build means you're getting a modern hull with current systems, not aging kit.
Standout practical features. Solar panels paired with a water maker and generator give you genuine self-sufficiency for longer passages, while electric winches and autopilot reduce crew fatigue, especially valuable if you're crossing open water to reach the base. Teak everywhere and a full sprayhood signal serious cruising credentials.
Value territory. A three-cabin, eight-berth catamaran at this size typically offers excellent space-per-euro compared to monohulls, and the equipment list is genuinely comprehensive, no penny-pinching on essentials like air-con or radar. Without knowing the weekly rate, it's hard to judge absolute value, but the spec suggests fair pricing.
One realistic note. Catamarans beam wide, which can complicate Med marina fits in peak season, so confirm your intended ports accept the beam before committing, especially if you're flying in with limited flexibility on dates.
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 WentGöcek, Fethiye and Kaş
- Kapi Creek private48%
- Küçük Sarsala Koyu29%
- Gemiler Koyu26%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination Ece Marina · Turkey
Based at Ece Marina, Turkey . Panda Joy is operated by Joy Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Ece 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.
- Security deposit
- €2,000
- 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 there2 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.
Gocek and the Lycian Coast: 25 minutes to Gocek bases. The standard arrival airport for the Turquoise Coast.
Bodrum Peninsula and northern Aegean Turkey bases.
Possible routes2 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.
Gocek Bay & the Lycian Coast
Sheltered bays, almost no swell, great for non-sailing partners. Ottoman ruins at Cleopatra Bay.
1Gocek
2Tomb Bay
3Sarsala
4Ekincik
5Hamam Koyu
Bodrum Peninsula
Cross-border charter (Turkey + Greece) is straightforward; bring passports and clear in at Kos.
1Bodrum
2Kos (Greece)
3Knidos
4Datça
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