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 (14 aboard · 38 not)
- Refrigerator
- Cockpit speakers
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Solar Panels
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Snorkeling equipment
- Air condition
- Heating
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Generator
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- 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
- Dinghy
- Diving equipment
- Stand up paddle
About this yacht
SailChecker Expert View
Who it suits This 51-footer is ideal for larger groups or multi-family charters, six cabins sleeping 11 means everyone gets decent privacy without feeling cramped. It's also a smart pick if you want a modern, well-maintained yacht with minimal hassle; the 2019 build and zero deposit with a 5-star operator signal reliability and fair dealing.
Standout features Solar panels, bow thruster, and electric toilet are genuinely useful upgrades that make life easier on longer cruises. The cockpit setup, chart plotter, autopilot, sprayhood, and bimini, keeps you comfortable and in control, while snorkeling gear included is a nice bonus for Mediterranean or Caribbean bases.
Value perspective At this size and spec, pricing matters hugely; we'd need to see the weekly rate to judge fairly. That said, the 5-star Istion Yachting track record (12 reviews) and zero deposit are reassuring signals of transparent, customer-friendly terms, no hidden surprises when you arrive.
One practical note Six cabins on a 51-metre means you'll want to confirm cabin sizes and layout before booking a large group; some cabins may be compact. Worth a quick chat with Istion to match your crew comfort to the actual cabin configuration.
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The marina & destination
Based at D-Marin Marina Lefkas, in Lefkada, Greece. Calypso is operated by Istion Yachting.
East Shore
D-Marin Lefkas sits on the west coast of Lefkada, positioning you perfectly for week one exploration of the Ionian Islands; you can reach Meganisi, Scorpios, and Nidri across the channel within an hour, then push south toward Kefalonia and Ithaka. The protected waters and light northerly winds typical in summer make this an ideal launch point for less experienced sailors, while stronger crews can venture further south toward Zakynthos or explore the intricate anchorages around Paxi to the north. The marina itself offers good facilities and a reliable base for provisioning before heading into the Ionian's quieter anchorages and fjord-like inlets.
Frequently asked questions
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