Spica (Oceanis 50 Family)

Name: Spica: Oceanis 50 Family
Brand: Oceanis 50 Family
Price: 2156 EUR
Availability: InStock

Cala dei Sardi

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Price across the season €2,156 — €5,654

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28 Dec€2,156Your week

4 Jan€3,469

11 Jan€3,469

18 Jan€3,469

25 Jan€3,469

1 Feb€3,469

8 Feb€3,469

15 Feb€3,469

22 Feb€3,469

1 Mar€3,469

8 Mar€3,469

15 Mar€3,469

22 Mar€3,469

29 Mar€3,122

5 Apr€3,122

12 Apr€3,122

19 Apr€3,122

26 Apr€3,122

3 May€3,469

10 May€3,048

17 May€3,469

24 May€3,469

31 May€3,469

7 Jun€4,069

14 Jun€4,069

21 Jun€4,489

28 Jun€4,489

5 Jul€4,489

12 Jul€4,377

19 Jul€4,168

26 Jul€4,455

2 Aug€5,289

9 Aug€5,489

16 Aug€4,688

23 Aug€4,939

30 Aug€4,939

6 Sep€4,489

13 Sep€4,489

20 Sep€4,069

27 Sep€4,069

4 Oct€4,069

11 Oct€4,069

18 Oct€4,069

25 Oct€4,069

1 Nov€4,069

8 Nov€4,069

15 Nov€4,069

22 Nov€4,069

29 Nov€4,069

6 Dec€4,069

13 Dec€4,069

20 Dec€4,069

27 Dec€4,069

3 Jan€3,351

10 Jan€3,351

17 Jan€3,351

24 Jan€3,351

31 Jan€3,351

7 Feb€3,351

14 Feb€3,351

21 Feb€3,351

28 Feb€3,351

7 Mar€3,351

14 Mar€3,351

21 Mar€3,351

28 Mar€3,351

4 Apr€3,351

11 Apr€3,351

18 Apr€3,351

25 Apr€3,351

2 May€3,351

9 May€3,351

16 May€3,351

23 May€3,443

30 May€3,573

6 Jun€3,838

13 Jun€4,191

20 Jun€4,152

27 Jun€4,513

4 Jul€4,624

11 Jul€5,087

18 Jul€4,753

25 Jul€5,448

1 Aug€5,448

8 Aug€5,654

15 Aug€5,654

22 Aug€5,087

29 Aug€5,087

5 Sep€4,418

12 Sep€4,418

19 Sep€4,191

26 Sep€3,800

3 Oct€4,191

10 Oct€4,191

17 Oct€4,191

24 Oct€4,191

31 Oct€4,191

7 Nov€4,191

14 Nov€4,191

21 Nov€4,191

28 Nov€4,191

5 Dec€4,191

12 Dec€4,191

19 Dec€4,191

26 Dec€4,191

2 Jan€3,573

9 Jan€3,573

16 Jan€3,573

23 Jan€3,573

30 Jan€3,573

6 Feb€3,573

13 Feb€3,573

20 Feb€3,573

27 Feb€3,573

6 Mar€3,573

13 Mar€3,573

20 Mar€3,573

27 Mar€3,573

3 Apr€3,573

10 Apr€3,573

17 Apr€3,573

24 Apr€3,573

1 May€3,573

8 May€3,573

15 May€3,573

22 May€3,573

29 May€3,573

5 Jun€4,191

12 Jun€4,191

19 Jun€4,624

26 Jun€4,624

3 Jul€4,624

10 Jul€5,087

17 Jul€5,087

24 Jul€5,448

31 Jul€5,448

7 Aug€5,654

14 Aug€5,654

21 Aug€5,087

28 Aug€5,087

4 Sep€4,624

11 Sep€4,624

18 Sep€4,191

25 Sep€4,191

2 Oct€4,191

9 Oct€4,191

16 Oct€4,191

23 Oct€4,191

30 Oct€4,191

6 Nov€4,191

13 Nov€4,191

20 Nov€4,191

27 Nov€4,191

4 Dec€4,191

11 Dec€4,191

18 Dec€4,191

25 Dec€4,191

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Length15.4m

Beam4.8m

Cabins5

Berths13

WC3

Year2010

TypeSail boat

Deposit€3,800

SailChecker note

16 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.

Great family choice. The Oceanis 50 Family is purpose-built for groups and families, with five cabins sleeping up to 13, ideal if you're gathering friends or multigenerational crews. The teak deck and cockpit give it real character, while practical features like the bow thruster and autopilot make handling straightforward even for less experienced sailors.

Well-equipped cruiser. This boat ticks the boxes: electric toilet, chart plotter, cockpit cushions, bimini for sun protection, and even cockpit speakers for those anchorage evenings. It's a comfortable, sociable platform rather than a performance machine, you're not chasing records, you're enjoying time together on the water.

Solid value proposition. At 2010 build, you're getting a proven design with good bones and a modest €3,800 deposit. NSS Charter's 4.3/5 rating (10 reviews) suggests reliable service, though the sample size is modest, worth reading individual reviews to confirm what matters to you.

One practical note. We don't have the base location listed here, so check transfer times from your arrival airport, for international charters, a 2, 3 hour drive to the marina is pretty standard across European bases. Confirm fuel and crewing policies with NSS before booking, as prices vary.

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Based at Cala dei Sardi, Italy . Spica is operated by NSS Charter.

Continue browsingYacht Charter Italy Cala dei Sardi

Location: Cala dei Sardi · 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 · held at base by card swipe or cash. Refunded after handover provided the boat and inventory are returned undamaged.
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 via a UK broker (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).

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.

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.

Can Spica be rented with or without a skipper?

You can charter Spica bareboat (you skipper) if you hold the relevant sailing licence, or hire a professional skipper alongside the yacht. The choice is yours when you request the quote.

What sailing licence do I need to charter Spica?

Bareboat charter typically requires a recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus a VHF radio licence. The exact requirements depend on the country of charter, we confirm with the operator when you enquire.

What's included in the charter price?

The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance for the dates booked. Tourist tax, transit log (final cleaning + bed linen), fuel, food, marina fees during the trip, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are normally extra and paid at the base.

What additional costs should I expect at the base?

Typical mandatory extras are the transit log (often €200–€350), tourist tax (a small per-person-per-day fee), and a refundable security deposit (often €1,500–€5,000 depending on the yacht). Optional extras like a skipper, hostess, paddle board, or early check-in are listed on the quote.

How does the security deposit work?

The deposit is held by the operator at check-in (usually card pre-authorisation) and refunded after check-out if the yacht is returned without damage. Many operators offer a deposit-waiver insurance product that reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.

Can I cancel my charter booking?

Cancellation terms vary by operator. Most allow cancellation with a full refund if requested more than 60–90 days before the start date, with progressive penalties closer to departure. Some operators offer a flexible-cancellation insurance product when you book.

Is the yacht insured?

Yes: every yacht is insured by the operator against damage and third-party liability. The insurance covers the yacht itself; personal effects and trip cancellation are not covered and are worth insuring separately.

What documents do I need to bring?

You'll need your passport, sailing licence (if chartering bareboat), VHF radio licence, and proof of payment. The operator will send a check-in form ahead of time covering crew details and any special requests.

What payment methods are accepted?

Charter fees are normally paid by bank transfer in advance (often a 50% deposit at booking, balance 30 days before charter). On-base extras are usually paid by card or in cash.

Bareboat or skippered, which suits our crew?

Bareboat is for crews with at least one experienced skipper (RYA Day Skipper / ICC level) plus a co-skipper, and a track record of similar passages. Skippered charters add a professional skipper for typically £150-£250 per day, recommended if anyone in your group is light on Mediterranean experience, if you want a relaxed week without responsibility, or if the area is new to you. You can also hire a hostess (cook + cabin help) on top.

Can we sail to a neighbouring country during the charter?

Sometimes, with the operator's written consent and the right paperwork. Common cross-borders: Croatia → Montenegro, Greece → Turkey, BVI → USVI. Most operators charge a one-off cruising-permit fee (typically €100–€300) and need 4–8 weeks' notice. Tell us at quote time and we'll arrange it: spontaneous border-crossing during the trip usually isn't allowed.

Do I need travel insurance on top of the charter insurance?

Yes. The yacht is insured by the operator for damage and third-party liability, but that doesn't cover you. Charter cancellation insurance (typically 4–5% of the charter fee) covers you if you have to cancel last-minute; standard travel insurance covers medical, flight, and personal-effects loss. We can recommend a UK broker that bundles both.

What happens if there's bad weather on the day?

For day-to-day weather you'll plan the week to avoid the worst: the Adriatic and Aegean have very predictable wind patterns. If a serious storm makes the start-day handover impossible, the operator delays check-in until conditions improve and refunds any lost days. The yacht itself is insured against weather damage, so you're not exposed.

Can I hold this yacht while I decide?

Yes: an option holds the yacht in your name for typically 48–72 hours at no cost. Useful if you're waiting on the rest of the crew to confirm, comparing it against another yacht, or sorting flights. Ask us when you enquire and we'll arrange the option with the operator.

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