Alice Bavaria Cruiser 51 Sailing Yacht for Charter in Greece: The Largest Monohull in the Fleet

1. Introduction: Discover the Alice Bavaria Cruiser 51

The Alice Bavaria Cruiser 51 sailing yacht for charter in Greece is based in Lefkas at Perigiali and, at over 15.5 metres, is the largest monohull in the Ionian Catamarans fleet. Built in 2016, she offers five cabins and room for up to twelve guests — enough for a proper full-boat group charter without anyone needing to draw straws for a cabin.

Alice comes with two separate coffee machines on board, including a Nespresso, which tells you roughly how seriously the galley takes its job.

2. Why Charter the Alice Bavaria Cruiser 51 in Greece?

The Biggest Monohull in the Fleet

Five cabins and twelve-guest capacity put Alice ahead of every other monohull Ionian Catamarans offers, making her the natural choice for larger groups who still want the classic sailing feel over a catamaran’s flatter ride.

A Genuinely Well-Stocked Galley

Between the standard coffee machine and the dedicated Nespresso unit, mornings on Alice are better sorted than on most charter boats her size.

Bareboat or Skippered, Your Call

Confident sailors can take Alice out bareboat, while those who’d rather leave the navigating to someone else can charter her with a skipper instead.

Backed by Ionian Catamarans

Chartering Alice means booking through IONIAN CATAMARANS, operating charter bases across Lefkas, Corfu, Palairos, and Athens since 2000.

3. About the Bavaria Cruiser 51 and the Alice Build

The Bavaria Cruiser 51 is one of the yard’s larger cruising monohulls, built to carry a full group in genuine comfort without sacrificing sailing manners. Alice, built in 2016, brings that scale and comfort to the Ionian, with a water tank capacity well beyond what smaller boats in the fleet can offer — a real advantage on a full-guest charter.

4. Alice Bavaria Cruiser 51: Key Specifications

4.1. Technical Specifications

• Make: Bavaria Cruiser 51
• Built: 2016
• Length Overall (LOA): 15.59 m (51 ft)
• Beam: 4.67 m
• Draft: 1.85 m
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 280 L
• Water Tank Capacity: 720 L
• Cabins: 5
• Guest Capacity: Up to 12
• Bathrooms (WC): 3
• Engine Power: 75 HP

4.2. Interior Layout and Accommodation

• Five Cabins: Five cabins with a convertible table adding flexibility to the layout below deck.
• Galley: Standard coffee machine plus a dedicated Nespresso, alongside hot water and a full fridge.
• Comfort: Electric toilet among the three heads, and towels provided as standard.

4.3. Deck Features and Onboard Amenities

• Bow Thruster: Makes tight marina manoeuvres considerably easier on a boat this size.
• Navigation: Autopilot and a cockpit-mounted GPS chartplotter handle the technical side of sailing.
• Deck Extras: Teak-finished cockpit, sprayhood, bimini top, and an outside shower for rinsing off after a swim.
• Dinghy: Comes with its own outboard engine, for reaching shore without swimming for it.
• Power: Solar panels and an inverter keep the electrics running between marina stops.

5. Charter Options: Bareboat and Skippered on Alice

5.1. Bareboat Charter: Freedom on the Water

Bareboat charter requires at least one crew member to hold a recognised sailing qualification (ICC, ASA, or RYA Day Skipper, for instance), with a co-skipper recommended. In return, you get full control over the itinerary, anchorages, and pace.

5.2. Skippered Charter: Someone Else Handles the Ropes

A professional skipper takes care of navigation and safety, and can point you toward the coves and tavernas that don’t show up on the usual searches. A sensible option for larger groups who’d rather holiday than helm a 51-footer.

6. Exploring the Ionian Islands Aboard Alice

Sailing out of Lefkas puts Alice within easy reach of Meganisi, Kalamos, and Kastos for sheltered anchorages, and further afield to Kefalonia and Ithaca for a longer run. Her generous water capacity makes her particularly well suited to a full twelve-guest week without anyone rationing showers.

7. Booking Your Alice Charter

7.1. Reservation Process

• Visit the Listing: Check dates and specifications on the Alice listing at Ionian Catamarans.
• Get in Touch: Contact the charter team with your dates, guest count, and bareboat or skippered preference.
• Secure the Booking: Confirm your booking directly with the Ionian Catamarans charter team.

7.2. Embarkation

Alice is based in Lefkas at Perigiali. Charters run Saturday to Saturday, with a full safety and operational briefing on arrival.

8. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many guests can Alice accommodate?

Alice sleeps up to 12 guests across 5 cabins, with 3 bathrooms on board.

Q2: Is Alice a catamaran?

No — Alice is a monohull, a Bavaria Cruiser 51, and the largest monohull in the Ionian Catamarans fleet.

Q3: What are Alice’s key specifications?

Alice is a Bavaria Cruiser 51 built in 2016, with a length of 15.59 m, beam of 4.67 m, draft of 1.85 m, 280 L fuel capacity, 720 L water capacity, 5 cabins, and 3 WCs, powered by a 75 HP engine.

Q4: Where is Alice based?

Alice is based in Lefkas at Perigiali, a convenient starting point for the Ionian Islands.

9. Conclusion

The Alice Bavaria Cruiser 51 is the largest monohull in the Ionian Catamarans fleet, well suited to bigger groups who want proper sailing character alongside real comfort. Whether chartered bareboat or skippered, from her Lefkas base, Alice is ready for a week exploring the Ionian.