Lucy (Aquila 50 Yacht)

Cannigione

Lucy
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Weekly prices€16,450 · 19 Sep – 31 DecAvailability on application
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19 Sep€16,450
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 8 berths · 4 wc15.9m · 2025 · Catamaran
Length15.9m
Beam7.8m
Cabins5
Berths8
WC4
Year2025
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€7,450
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for families The Lucy is a brilliant choice if you're flying in with a multi-generational crew, four cabins sleep eight comfortably, and the washer/dryer means you can stay out longer without worrying about laundry. The 2025 build is essentially new, so you're getting fresh systems and minimal wear.

Standout practicalities Full air conditioning, a bow thruster for tight anchorages, and onboard essentials like a dishwasher and generator take real hassle out of bareboat cruising. The barbecue grill in the cockpit is a genuine bonus for sunset entertaining. For a modern catamaran, this spec sheet ticks all the boxes.

Value proposition At this size and age, the €7,450 deposit suggests competitive weekly rates, you're looking at a spacious, well-equipped boat without paying premium monohull prices. Catamarans give you stability and interior volume, which matters on longer charters.

One practical note The base location isn't listed in your data, so I can't advise on airport proximity or whether you'll need a connection, that's worth confirming with Free Charter directly before booking, especially if you're coordinating international flights.

KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.

The marina & destination Cannigione · ItalyCannigione

Based at Cannigione, Italy . Lucy is operated by Free Charter Srl.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Cannigione · Italy
Licences
ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence and VHF certificate are required. Italian operators ask for a sailing CV; conditions are stricter in the Aeolian Islands than on the mainland.
Security deposit
€7,450
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there3 airports nearbyFlights to Italy

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

NaplesNAP~60 km · 1.5 h

Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.

OlbiaOLB~10 km · 20 min

Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.

PalermoPMO~30 km · 40 min

Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.

Possible routes2 hand-picked itinerariesItaly · west coast & islands

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Amalfi Coast7 days · ~120 nm · 5 stops

Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.

1Salerno
Charter base. Spend the first night here before the coast.
2Amalfi
Tie alongside or pick up a mooring outside the breakwater.
3Positano
No marina, moor offshore and tender in. The dramatic photo stop.
4Capri
Marina Grande books months ahead; many boats anchor in Marina Piccola instead.
5Procida
Quieter than Capri, equally pretty. Marina di Corricella has the colourful houses.
Sardinia & La Maddalena7 days · ~140 nm · 4 stops

Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.

1Olbia
Charter base.
2Maddalena
Permits required, the park office handles them; budget €20-30 per night.
3Caprera
Garibaldi's island; clear anchorages on the east side.
4Bonifacio
French Corsica: cliff-faced fjord harbour. Stamp the passport. Worth the day.

Where charters went

Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena

  1. Calanque de la Catena40%
  2. Cala Renella34%
  3. Cannigione15%

Based on sailing yachts and catamarans from the nearest charter area, not this boat alone.

See where charters from Sardinia north-east: Portisco, Olbia, Cannigione and La Maddalena went

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