Bavaria 42 FlyGerman flybridge cruiser charter in Mallorca

Bavaria builds sailing yachts and motor boats in Germany, and the 42 Fly is a compact flybridge cruiser from the motor side of the yard. At 12.39 metres with a 4.21 metre beam, she does not try to be a superyacht. Her appeal is practical: plenty of usable space spread over a main deck and an upper helm deck, in a size that a smaller group fills comfortably without anyone feeling lost or crowded.

The upper helm deck is what makes her sociable. The skipper can drive from up top while guests join them for the breeze and the wider view across the bay. An open-tread staircase links the flybridge with the cockpit, and from there the saloon opens up, with long side windows lighting a dinette and a galley in pale finishes. Forward, a sunpad on the foredeck is the place to lie out once the anchor is set. Below, three cabins and two heads give everyone somewhere to change and rest. The main cabin has a broad double bed, dark panelling, windows in the hull close to the waterline and an overhead hatch for light and air, so it feels calm and bright even on a hot afternoon.

She cruises at 22 knots and reaches 28, which brings the Bay of Palma, the islets of Illetes, Puerto Portals and the fjord-like harbour of Port d'Andratx comfortably into a day. A skipper handles the boat, so the group can concentrate on swimming, snorkelling and long lunches at anchor, with a paddle board aboard for exploring the shoreline at water level. For families and groups of friends who want a yacht that is easy to settle into rather than a grand one, she is a sensible, friendly choice. Day and sunset charters on her are arranged from Mallorca; the team confirms her berth for your dates and is happy to talk through a longer charter.