Bavaria Holiday 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J&J Design·1997·Bavaria Yachts
Bavaria Holiday 38 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
39.3' · 11.98 m
Displ.
16,094 lbs · 7,300 kg
First year
1997

Launched in 1997, the Bavaria Holiday 38 represents a pivotal era in the history of Bavaria Yachtbau, marking the manufacturer’s aggressive expansion into the international charter market. Designed by the Slovenian bureau J&J Design, the Holiday 38 was conceived as a "nofrills" version of the concurrently released Bavaria 38 Exclusive. While both shared the same hull and deck molds, the Holiday line focused on maximizing accommodations and reducing production costs to offer a highvolume, costeffective cruiser. According to historical reviews in Yacht.de, the model was initially positioned as a pure charter yacht, though its accessible price point eventually made it a popular choice for budgetconscious private owners as well.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 78,327
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+1.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
Greece (42.9%) · Italy (21.4%) · Belgium (14.3%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria Holiday 38 listings span 6 countries. Greece leads with 6 listings (42.9%), followed by Italy and Belgium.

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

Country breakdown

14 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 75,6276342.9%
Italy$ 90,2153021.4%
Belgium$ 79,6992214.3%
Finland$ 87,261107.1%
United Kingdom$ 67,257117.1%
Poland$ 76,956107.1%

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 37 Cruiser (2006-2008)$ 125,156285162
Bluewater Cruiser 3840.35'$ 83,71317280
Bavaria 3637.89'$ 69,69311252
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,8969455
Bavaria 4040.9'$ 87,5157143
Bavaria Yachts 4243.96'$ 101,8055929
Bavaria Yachts 3737.89'$ 75,6274625
Bavaria Yachts Ocean 3838.5'$ 99,6332713
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 37 (2002-2004)$ 85,9192013
Bavaria Yachts Holiday 38You are here$ 78,327146
Bavaria 46 Holiday47.51'$ 98,89685

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria Holiday 38 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria Holiday 38 over the past 12 months is $78,327. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria Holiday 38 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Bavaria Holiday 38 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria Holiday 38 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria Holiday 38 has increased by 1.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria Holiday 38 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria Holiday 38 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (42.9%), Italy (21.4%), Belgium (14.3%).
05Do Bavaria Holiday 38 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Bavaria Holiday 38 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 6.2% 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 Holiday 38?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 37 Cruiser (2006-2008), Bluewater Cruiser 38, Bavaria 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.