CALYPSO

Amels201m12 guests7 cabins

Amels · Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Overview

CALYPSO yacht charter in Bahamas

CALYPSO works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Amels, 201'9 / 61.5m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Bahamas and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Amels201m12 guests7 cabins

Charter fit

How to use CALYPSO

CALYPSO is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The useful planning angle is a high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

CALYPSO should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 201'9 / 61.5m, 12 guests, 7 cabins, 2003 | 2018 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
Route style
Mediterranean summer routes; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
Port logic
confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season
Compare by
compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
Watch-out
the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed

Who this yacht suits

CALYPSO is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, a high-service event charter, and a route shaped around Mediterranean summer routes.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Bahamas and Mediterranean, CALYPSO should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.

Planning window

peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.

Guest experience

For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. CALYPSO should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

CALYPSO should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Bahamas and Mediterranean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For CALYPSO, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Amels
Length
201'9 / 61.5m
Built
2003 | 2018 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
7
Crew
15
Price context
POA
Cruising speed
15 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
38'1 / 11.6m
Draft
12'2 / 3.7m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

CALYPSO is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Amels build, 201m class

Guest experience

The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.

Operating reality

Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.

Guest fit

Who CALYPSO suits

Strong

Families and private groups

CALYPSO gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.

Strong

Active charter guests

The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.

Strong

Event or hosting briefs

The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.

Inspect style

Design-sensitive clients

Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.

Charter fit scorecard

CALYPSO by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 201m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.

Toys and activity

4.5/5

The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.

Wellness and amenities

4.5/5

Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.

Price clarity

Visible

Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.

Comparison

CALYPSO vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. CALYPSO should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.

The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.

Profile

About CALYPSO

Toys

Equipped with an extensive selection of action-packed water toys Calypso lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Principle among these are two Laser Sports Pico sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Additionally, there are Freestyle waterslides for guests of all ages to enjoy. Also there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Calypso also features waterskis, a Kite Surfer, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Calypso has you covered - with three tenders, including a 7.5m/24'7" Dariel Tender. With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, motor yacht Calypso has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.

Overview

The 61.5m/201'9" 'Calypso' (ex. Solemar) motor yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Amels is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 7 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Michael Leach. From bow to stern, Calypso is brimming with an fantastic array of social and dining areas, both inside and out, making her the ideal yacht for relaxing and entertaining whilst on charter. She has sensational features such as a spa and gym.

Performance Range

Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 168,350 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots.

Guest Accommodation

Calypso is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2003, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and four double cabins. There are 9 beds in total, including 2 king, 4 queen, 4 pullmans and 1 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 15 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Calypso, particularly a serene luxury spa, for the utmost in relaxation. A gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out or elsewhere, sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Calypso benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly satellite communications, keeping you connected on any voyage. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times or elsewhere, you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Split-level master suite with private lounge
  • Glass-enclosed gymnasium
  • Sundeck transforms into a party zone
  • Outdoor cinema screen
  • Dive master

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Outdoor Cinema
  • Massage Room
  • Outdoor Bar
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Owner Study
  • Sun Deck
  • Wi-Fi
  • Video On-Demand
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Satcom

Water toys

  • Water-Skis More (various
  • double and slalom)
  • Wake Boards
  • 4 x Montague Bikes More (mountain bikes)
  • 3 x Windsurfers
  • 2 x Laser Sports Pico Sail Boats
  • 2 x Paddleboards More (solid
  • stand up)
  • 4 x Paddleboards More (inflatable)
  • Inflatable trampoline
  • Freestyle Waterslide More (8m high and 12m long)
  • Towable Toys More ( for 4 and 2)

Tenders

  • 1 x 24'7 / 7.5m Dariel Sports Tender
  • 1 x 24'7 / 7.5m Dariel Limo Tender
  • 1 x 12'10 / 3.9m Rescue Boat

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

POA

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Winter Season

POA

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether CALYPSO's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether CALYPSO's 7 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
  • Ask why CALYPSO beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
  • Confirm the port plan: confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
  • Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether CALYPSO is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.

Availability

Request CALYPSO charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether CALYPSO fits the route.

FAQ

CALYPSO charter questions

Is CALYPSO a good fit for Bahamas?

Yes, if the route is planned around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider CALYPSO?

CALYPSO is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.

What should I send before requesting CALYPSO?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for CALYPSO. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.

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A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.

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We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.

What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

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MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.

What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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