Classic yachts carry a particular character that modern builds rarely match, and Parga provides a suitably timeless setting for chartering one. These vessels, whether traditional wooden gulets, mahogany-hulled ketches, or steel-hulled vintage motor yachts, are maintained to a high standard by owners who value craftsmanship. The fleet available from Parga lists eight classic yachts, spanning sailing and motor types built before the era of composite hulls and offering a genuine connection to the history of yachting in the Mediterranean.
Weekly rates for classic yachts chartered from Parga range from roughly 15,000 to 200,000 euros depending on vessel size, age, and refit standard. The advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel, food, berthing, and drinks. Classic yachts tend to command premium rates in high season when demand is strongest, and June and September are the most cost-effective months for chartering them.
Sailing a classic yacht along the Epirus coast and into the northern Ionian has a quality that a modern charter cannot replicate. The wooden decks, the teak cockpit sole, and the sound of the rigging are a deliberate contrast to the polished surfaces of contemporary yachts, and many guests find the experience closer to the original spirit of Mediterranean cruising.
Parga is ideally positioned as a base for exploring the Ionian at a measured pace. A classic yacht suits the rhythm of the northern Ionian perfectly: the first day to Lakka on Paxos, an evening at anchor in Gaios, then a long sail south toward Lefkada or a gentle crossing to the beaches of Antipaxos, with the Epirus cliffs as a backdrop throughout.
