Passage Madeira – Portimão
Passage Madeira – Portimão
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Passage Madeira – Portimão
Your Yacht
Description
The Bavaria Vision 44 Narayana is a comfortable cruising sailing yacht that you can charter for periods ranging from 2 hours to 2 weeks with an experienced captain. The yacht is currently located on the island of Madeira, Portugal, from September to October 2025. Its home berth is Marina Machico, just 5 minutes from the Madeira airport. You can view all our adventures in the 2025/2026 season calendar. Join us. These are adventures, these are warm emotions that will stay with you forever. In Madeira, the yacht is primarily available for short-term charters: from 2 hours. In the future, we are planning passages and adventures primarily lasting one week. If you would like something customized, you can send your request via the contact form. Be sure to include your phone number and email address for communication. The Bavaria 44 is a stunning yacht with luxurious accommodation: three cabins and six berths + additional sleeping accommodation in the saloon. As with all Bavaria yachts the sailing performance is exceptional, with a robust construction which ensures safe and comfortable passage making even in heavy weather conditions.
🍳 Galley
• Galley with full-size two-burner gas stove • Gas oven • 2 refrigerators: 100L and 85L with a freezer • Large work surfaces for the cook • Gas grill in the cockpit
🛋️ Salon
Three large double cabins and a spacious saloon. The forward master cabin has an en-suite bathroom. A second bathroom with a shower is located in the salon. Any of the beds can comfortably accommodate people even with a height of 1.90 m. The ceiling height in the salon is 2.20 m. Large amounts of light wood, thoughtful ergonomics, and abundant natural light from large hatches. A large salon with a U-shaped sofa. The salon table folds down to create a spacious berth.
🧭 Navigation Equipment
• Dual helm station, helm columns with compasses • Chartplotter (cockpit) + second display on the navigator's table • Echo sounder, log, wind sensors • Autopilot • AIS • Radar • VHF/DSC radio
🦺 Safety Equipment
• EPIRB • AIS • Radar Reflector • 10-person raft • Life jackets • Spare anchor • Two life preservers • 3 fire extinguishers • VHF/DSC radio • Solas rescue radio (DSC) • Flares and smoke set
Daily Itinerary
Arrive at the marina, meet your captain, and prepare for the adventure.
Set sail and explore the beautiful coastline with opportunities for swimming and snorkeling.
Your Captain
📜 Licenses & Qualifications
• IYT Yachtmaster Offshore Instructor • IYT Yachtmaster Coastal • IYT Bareboat Skipper
🗺️ Sailing Areas
Mediterranean, and Atlantic archipelagos (Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands, Caribbean)
⛵ Yacht Types Experience
Monohulls 20-70ft, Catamarans
📚 Teaching Specialties
Skilled in offshore passages, crew management, safety at sea, and charter operations. Known for excellent communication skills, strong leadership, and the ability to keep a crew motivated and confident in all weather conditions.
😊 Personality & Style
Strengths • Calm and decisive under pressure. • Excellent communicator with multicultural crews. • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. • Passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge at sea.