Spetses has a longstanding affinity with traditional sailing. The island maritime heritage runs deep, and several of the most distinguished classic yachts chartering in Greece are based in the Saronic or pass through each season. A classic yacht charter here means something quite different from the modern charter fleet: varnished teak, gaff or ketch rigs, hand-stitched canvas sails, and the unhurried pace that comes with a vessel built to be sailed rather than motored.
The Greek classic fleet numbers around eight vessels at any given time, ranging from converted wooden schooners to meticulously restored motor sailers from the 1960s and 1970s. All are crewed, all are actively maintained, and all carry the kind of character that charter clients increasingly seek as the homogeneous superyacht market matures.
Weekly rates start at around 20,000 euros and reach 100,000 euros for the largest and most celebrated vessels, with the advance provisioning allowance adding approximately 30 percent. Classic yachts book well in advance; the best vessels are typically reserved by February or March for the peak summer season.
The Saronic is ideal for classic yachting. Passage distances are short, harbours are well-equipped for traditional vessels, and the combination of historic ports like Nafplion and Hydra with quieter anchorages at Dokos or along the Argolic coastline creates a setting that suits the pace of a classic charter perfectly.
