Bavaria 46 Cruiser Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J&J Design·2005 – 2009·Bavaria Yachts
Bavaria 46 Cruiser drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
46.58' · 14.2 m
Displ.
24,250 lbs · 11,000 kg
First year
2005

The Bavaria 46 Cruiser represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Giebelstadt shipyard, marking a transition from traditional, stout cruising designs to the more voluminous, performanceoriented hulls of the modern era. While Bavaria had produced 46foot models previously—most notably the J&Jdesigned 46 Cruiser of the mid2000s—it was the 2014 redesign, developed in collaboration with Farr Yacht Design and Design Unlimited, that solidified the model's status as a benchmark for massproduction cruising yachts. This iteration was so successful that it earned the title of European Yacht of the Year 2015, a testament to its balance of sailing efficiency and onboard livability. The 46 Cruiser was conceived to serve two masters: the private owner seeking a capable bluewater platform and the global charter industry requiring durability and cabin flexibility.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 174,523
Ask, not sold · 356 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
199
356 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
22
Croatia (34.8%) · Greece (23.3%) · Italy (13.8%)

Recent Listings

255 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 46 Cruiser listings span 22 countries. Croatia leads with 124 listings (34.8%), followed by Greece and Italy.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

356 listings · 22 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Croatia$ 177,4311248534.8%
Greece$ 186,158833723.3%
Italy$ 162,888492213.8%
Turkey$ 221,00429138.1%
United Kingdom$ 228,89614113.9%
Spain$ 150,0901173.1%
Netherlands$ 167,3581042.8%
Germany$ 312,977842.2%
France$ 122,166521.4%
Australia$ 227,192411.1%
Antigua and Barbuda$ 161,724220.6%
Canada$ 172,242220.6%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Bavaria Yachts 46 CruiserYou are here$ 174,523356199
Bavaria Yachts 42 Cruiser$ 115,1859743
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,8969455
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4646.82'$ 436,3078666
Bavaria Cruiser 5653.97'$ 231,7516541
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4544.62'$ 148,9265328
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,8083222
Bavaria Yachts 44 Cruiser45.7'$ 111,407198
Bavaria Yachts 43 Cruiser42.98'$ 129,0051310
Bavaria Yachts C4647.57'$ 620,318126
Bavaria 46 Holiday47.51'$ 98,89685

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria 46 Cruiser cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 46 Cruiser over the past 12 months is $174,523. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 46 Cruiser sailboats are for sale?+
199 Bavaria 46 Cruiser listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 356 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 46 Cruiser prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 46 Cruiser has increased by 6.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 46 Cruiser sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 46 Cruiser listings over the past 12 months are Croatia (34.8%), Greece (23.3%), Italy (13.8%).
05Do Bavaria 46 Cruiser listings get price reductions?+
About 26% of Bavaria 46 Cruiser listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bavaria 46 Cruiser?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 42 Cruiser, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 39, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.