Rutilicus (Bavaria Cruiser 51)
2016 · 15 m · 5 cabins · 11 berths
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Weekly prices€3,213 · 31 Oct – 7 Nov
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Specifications & Equipment5 cab · 11 berths (10+1) · 3 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
10 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Perfect for larger groups With 5 cabins and 11 berths, Rutilicus is ideal if you're chartering with family or friends who want their own sleeping space. The Bavaria Cruiser 51 is a popular, well-proven design that handles well in a range of conditions.
Solid cruising comfort The teak cockpit, bimini top, and cushions make relaxing on deck genuinely pleasant during longer passages. Useful extras like the bow thruster, autopilot, and chart plotter take stress out of sailing, especially helpful if your group has mixed experience levels.
Good value proposition At €3,800 deposit with a solid 4.3/5 operator rating (10 reviews), NSS Charter appears reliable and transparent. For a 2016 boat of this size and configuration, the pricing sits in a competitive sweet spot.
Charter base location missing We don't have the base location listed, which matters significantly for flight times from the US, UK, or Europe. Once you know where Rutilicus is based, check airport proximity and whether NSS offers transfer logistics, that'll affect your arrival day.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Porto Azzurro, 43% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala 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.
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 Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala for this type of boat.
- Porto Azzurro43%
- Darsena Medicea36%
- Marina di Campo25%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination Marina Cala de' Medici · Italy
Based at Marina Cala de' Medici, Italy . Rutilicus is operated by NSS Charter.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Cala de' Medici · 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
- €3,800
- 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 nearby
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 routes2 hand-picked itineraries
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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