The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance. Cleaning, tourist tax, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are billed at the base — we confirm the full breakdown when you request a quote.
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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (7 aboard · 45 not)
- Refrigerator
- Radio-CD player
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Bimini
- Dinghy
- Air condition
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Perfect for groups This 50-footer sleeps up to 12 across five cabins, making it an excellent choice for families or friends chartering together. The Bavaria build quality is reliable, and you'll get genuine sailing performance from a boat of this size and vintage.
Solid cruising setup You've got the essentials covered: autopilot takes the strain on longer passages, a chart plotter keeps navigation straightforward, and the bimini provides shade in warmer climates. The dinghy and decent onboard amenities (fridge, radio-CD) mean you're equipped for comfortable multi-day exploration.
Reasonable value At this price point with five cabins and good capacity, you're getting decent bang for buck, especially if splitting costs across a larger group. The 2002 build means she's proven and established, not cutting-edge but honest.
One thing to note A 22-year-old boat will have some wear; ask Vela Dream specifically about recent upgrades to seals, through-hulls, and rigging before committing. Since you'll likely be flying long-haul to the base, budget an extra hour or two for a thorough handover and systems check on arrival day.
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The marina & destination
Based at Agropoli, in Agropoli, Italy. Thalis is operated by Vela Dream.
Agropoli sits on the Cilento coast south of Naples, offering straightforward access to the Amalfi Coast's steep cliffs and small anchorages to the north, or the gentler, less-crowded islands and coves heading south towards Salerno. Week one typically involves beating northward against the prevailing northwesterlies to explore Positano and Ravello's approaches, or running south with steady winds to discover the Cilento's quieter towns and rocky inlets around Palinuro. The marina provides good facilities for provisioning before heading into this relatively sheltered stretch of the Tyrrhenian Sea, making it well-suited to mixed-ability crews wanting accessible sailing without long open-water passages.
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