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

Poor Highlights: - A beautiful, fully equipped yacht - A very smooth check-in and check-out process (WayPoint) - A well-organized marina and assistance with departure if desired Tips: - We received a notification about the holding tank being at 75%. We then checked all the toilets several times, both inside and out. It turned out to be a standard notification known to Bavaria. So nothing to worry about, but it does keep you busy during the week - The anchor wasn’t really up to par. We got into trouble several times because it didn’t hold properly. We managed to get there 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 yacht’s quality. - The rubber seals on the windows were loose. Fortunately, we didn’t encounter severe weather, but it was potentially dangerous because water could easily get inside. - The first aid kit was incomplete/not restocked. We had a minor accident but couldn’t rely on the kit for gauze or band-aids - There are no back cushions in the cockpit, and if you’re spending a week or more on the yacht, the seating becomes less comfortable.