Bavaria Cruiser 46 with 4 Cabins - Sailing Yacht (2024) - Iskra

Poor Highlights: - A lovely, fully-equipped yacht - A very smooth check-in and check-out process (WayPoint) - A well-organised marina and assistance with departure if required Tips: - We received a notification about the holding tank being 75% full. We subsequently checked all the toilets several times, inside and out. It turned out to be a standard notification known to Bavaria. So nothing to worry about, but it does keep you occupied during the week - The anchor wasn’t really up to scratch. We got into trouble on several occasions because it didn’t hold properly. We managed to sort it out in time each time, but over the course of the week we lost confidence in the anchor. In some places we had to make up to six attempts, and even then the anchor was, for example, lying on its side and only half buried. We incurred extra costs by staying overnight in a marina instead of our preferred option of anchoring in a bay. - The mattresses were (too) thin and do not reflect the quality of the yacht. - The rubber seals on the windows were loose. Fortunately, we didn’t encounter any severe weather, but it was potentially dangerous as water could easily get in. - The first-aid kit was incomplete/not fully stocked. We had a minor accident but couldn’t rely on the kit for gauze or plasters - There are no back cushions in the cockpit, and if you’re spending a week or more on the yacht, the seating is less comfortable.