Calipso (Bavaria C50)

Porto di Castellammare del Golfo

Calipso
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Weekly prices€3,400 · 3 Oct – 10 OctAvailability on application
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
3 Oct€3,400
10 Oct€3,400
17 Oct€3,400
24 Oct€3,400
31 Oct€3,400
26 Dec€3,400
2 Oct€3,400
9 Oct€3,400
16 Oct€3,400
23 Oct€3,400
30 Oct€3,400
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 12 berths (8+4) · 3 wc15.4m · 2020 · Sail boat · Owner's version
Length15.4m
Beam5m
Cabins4
LayoutOwner's version
Berths12
WC3
Year2020
TypeSail boat
Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect family option The Bavaria C50 is an excellent choice if you're chartering with extended family or friends, 12 berths across four cabins means everyone gets reasonable space without feeling cramped. Built in 2020, she's modern enough to have all the creature comforts you'd expect, from air conditioning to a proper galley setup.

Solid sailing platform She's equipped with genuinely useful features: bow thruster for tight anchorages, autopilot for longer passages, and a well-spec'd cockpit with speakers and a barbecue grill that makes entertaining effortless. The bimini and sprayhood are real bonuses for protection in variable weather, which matters if you're sailing European waters where conditions can change quickly.

Reasonable value proposition At this size and spec, with a modest €3,000 deposit, Calipso represents fair pricing for what you're getting. The 2020 build year means minimal wear compared to older stock, so maintenance surprises should be rare.

One practical note Without knowing the exact base location, it's worth confirming airport proximity, Bavaria C50s are popular across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, so check how long transfers take from your nearest international hub before booking.

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 Porto di Castellammare del Golfo · ItalyPorto di Castellammare del Golfo

Based at Porto di Castellammare del Golfo, Italy . Calipso is operated by Zingaro Sail.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Porto di Castellammare del Golfo · 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
€3,000
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.

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