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★ 4.2KingsmanThe 2016 Bavaria Cruiser 46 is a practical, widely used cruising yacht with a strong balance of space, simplicity and moderate sailing performance. It suits charter fleets and family cruising well, though its quoted 3-cabin/6-guest setup does not match the verified 4-cabin, 8-berth configuration commonly listed for thiRead review →
★ 4.2Bavaria Cruiser 46A roomy, charter-friendly cruiser with a practical 4-cabin layout, good tankage, and easy systems. It is more about comfortable passage making and family cruising than pure sailing edge, but the balance of space, usability, and build quality is strong.Read review →
★ 4.2Bavaria C38 XeniaThe Bavaria C38 is a modern family cruiser that balances easy handling, generous interior volume, and practical equipment. It is not a pure performance yacht, but for coastal cruising and charter use it offers a well-judged mix of comfort, simplicity, and usable sail power.Read review →
★ 4.2MAI - BAVARIA 44The 2003 Bavaria 44 is a well-built, spacious sailing yacht ideal for family cruising and charter use. It offers generous accommodation and strong value for money, though sailing performance to windward requires early reefing. A solid choice for those prioritizing comfort at anchor over high-speed upwind capability.Read review →
★ 4.2PALIRIAThe Bavaria Cruiser 34 is a masterclass in spatial efficiency, offering a rare three-cabin layout in a compact 35-foot package. Designed by Farr Yacht Design, it balances style, quality, and value for entry-level cruisers. While not a high-performance racer, it sails well, handles easily, and provides surprisingly spacRead review →
★ 4.1bavaria 36 cruiserA practical family cruiser with a roomy layout, easy sail handling and strong charter appeal. It is not a sporty performer, but it offers a balanced blend of comfort, simplicity and value for coastal and moderate offshore cruising.Read review →
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Bavaria yacht models
Models in our catalogue with their build years — tap one to see those boats.
- Cruiser 461999–20272,084 boats
- Cruiser 411997–2022659 boats
- Cruiser 512003–2022567 boats
- Cruiser 372002–2025557 boats
- C422000–2026489 boats
- Cruiser 342000–2026471 boats
- Cruiser 452010–2023398 boats
- Cruiser 402001–2022353 boats
- C382021–2026328 boats
- Cruiser 502001–2026280 boats
- C452010–2024258 boats
- Cruiser 332006–2017183 boats
- Cruiser 362000–2014176 boats
- 42 Cruiser2000–2025175 boats
- C462018–2026162 boats
- 39 Cruiser2005–2008159 boats
- 38 Cruiser1997–2026138 boats
- Cruiser 562014–2016102 boats
- Cruiser 321997–202194 boats
- Bavaria 441987–200883 boats
- C502008–202582 boats
- Cruiser 46 Style2016–202559 boats
- C572017–202655 boats
- 30 Cruiser2005–200750 boats
- Bavaria 461999–202147 boats
- Cruiser 552007–201247 boats
- Bavaria 502000–200845 boats
- Cruiser 41S2009–202244 boats
- Bavaria 362002–202042 boats
- Virtess 420 Fly2013–202542 boats
- 46 CN2014–201840 boats
- Voyager 45202637 boats
- Bavaria 402001–201336 boats
- Bavaria Cruiser 46 - 4 cab.2014–202435 boats
- C45 Style2018–202434 boats
- S292004–202631 boats
- Bavaria 381998–202631 boats
- 35 Cruiser1992–201131 boats
- Bavaria 492003–200628 boats
- Bavaria 372001–201828 boats
Frequently asked questions
- Where are Bavaria yachts built?
- Bavaria builds its sailing yachts and motorboats in Giebelstadt in southern Germany, on a factory site of about 200,000 square meters. Nautitech catamarans, part of the same group, come from Rochefort in France.
- Is Bavaria Yachtbau still in business?
- Yes. After insolvency proceedings in April 2018, a fund advised by CMP Capital Management-Partners bought the company that September, and it continues to build the C-Line, SR-Line and Virtess ranges in Germany.
- How many boats has Bavaria built?
- More than 42,000 sailing and motor yachts since 1978, by the company's own count. In 2006 the factory was producing roughly 3,500 boats a year with a staff of 600.
Expert reviews of Bavaria boats
★ 4.2KingsmanThe 2016 Bavaria Cruiser 46 is a practical, widely used cruising yacht with a strong balance of space, simplicity and moderate sailing performance. It suits charter fleets and family cruising well, though its quoted 3-cabin/6-guest setup does not match the verified 4-cabin, 8-berth configuration commonly listed for thiRead review →★ 4.2Bavaria Cruiser 46A roomy, charter-friendly cruiser with a practical 4-cabin layout, good tankage, and easy systems. It is more about comfortable passage making and family cruising than pure sailing edge, but the balance of space, usability, and build quality is strong.Read review →★ 4.2Bavaria C38 XeniaThe Bavaria C38 is a modern family cruiser that balances easy handling, generous interior volume, and practical equipment. It is not a pure performance yacht, but for coastal cruising and charter use it offers a well-judged mix of comfort, simplicity, and usable sail power.Read review →★ 4.2MAI - BAVARIA 44The 2003 Bavaria 44 is a well-built, spacious sailing yacht ideal for family cruising and charter use. It offers generous accommodation and strong value for money, though sailing performance to windward requires early reefing. A solid choice for those prioritizing comfort at anchor over high-speed upwind capability.Read review →★ 4.2PALIRIAThe Bavaria Cruiser 34 is a masterclass in spatial efficiency, offering a rare three-cabin layout in a compact 35-foot package. Designed by Farr Yacht Design, it balances style, quality, and value for entry-level cruisers. While not a high-performance racer, it sails well, handles easily, and provides surprisingly spacRead review →★ 4.1bavaria 36 cruiserA practical family cruiser with a roomy layout, easy sail handling and strong charter appeal. It is not a sporty performer, but it offers a balanced blend of comfort, simplicity and value for coastal and moderate offshore cruising.Read review →More than 42,000 sailing and motor yachts have left Bavaria Yachtbau's factory in Giebelstadt, southern Germany, since the company's founding in 1978. It is the biggest yacht yard in Germany and one of the largest boatbuilders in Europe, with production concentrated on a single 200,000 square meter site where about 700 people work.
Founded by a window maker and a charter broker
Winfried Herrman, who ran a window manufacturing business, and yacht charter broker Josef Meltl started the company in 1978. By 2006 the factory was building roughly 3,500 boats a year with a staff of 600, and in 2007 the founders sold to the American private equity firm Bain Capital. Insolvency proceedings followed in April 2018. That September a fund advised by the Berlin investment firm CMP Capital Management-Partners bought the whole operation; all 550 production employees in Giebelstadt transferred with it, along with the French catamaran subsidiary and its 250 staff. Norbert Leifeld now leads the company as chief executive.
C-Line sailboats, SR-Line motorboats and Nautitech catamarans
Current production in Giebelstadt covers the C-Line cruising sailboats, the SR-Line sport motorboats and the Virtess flybridge series. Nautitech catamarans come from the group's second plant in Rochefort, on France's Atlantic coast. In the 30 to 56 foot bracket, Bavaria has ranked among the top three producers worldwide.
Bavaria on the charter market
The charter trade has shaped Bavaria from the start; one of its two founders brokered yacht charters for a living. High production volume also means deep secondhand supply in most size classes. GetBoat lists Bavaria sailing yachts and motorboats for both charter and purchase.
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