Bavaria C50 : Calipso
- Length
- 15.4 m
- Toilets
- 3
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
15.4m · 2020 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Sprayhood
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Autopilot
- Cockpit speakers
- Dinghy
- Chart plotter
- Refrigerator
- Bimini top
- Bow thruster
- Cockpit cushions
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About the Bavaria C50
- Naval architect
- Cossutti Yacht Design
- Launched
- 2018
- Hull type
- Monohull
Video: BAVARIA YACHTS on YouTube Bavaria C50 at bavariayachts.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot 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.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Calamoni appeared on 69% of trips, Finocchio Marino on 48% and Cala Dogana on 46%. San Vito lo Capo was the most common first and last night. The furthest straight-line point from base stayed under 40 nm on 76% of trips, while 24% reached over 60 nm.
Planning your charter route
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi for this type of boat.
- Calamoni69%
- Finocchio Marino48%
- Cala Dogana46%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from West Sicily: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi went
The marina & destination
Porto di Castellammare del Golfo
Based at Porto di Castellammare del Golfo , Italy . Calipso is operated by Zingaro Sail.
Good to know
- 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 there
Flights 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.
Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
Possible routes
Italy · 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 Coast
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
1Salerno
2Amalfi
3Positano
4Capri
5Procida
Sardinia & La Maddalena
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
1Olbia
2Maddalena
3Caprera
4Bonifacio
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