Classic yachts in the forty metre band carry the proportions, craftsmanship and character that modern production builds rarely replicate. Most were launched before 2000, with hulls drawn by hand and interiors finished in timber, brass and stone. At forty metres, a classic yacht offers genuine volume, with four to nine cabins and space for ten to sixteen guests, while retaining the lines that make these vessels stand apart in any harbour.
Ten charter yachts in this band hold the Classic tag. Three Feadships anchor the fleet: Alhambra at thirty five metres, Never Enough at forty two with a pool and spa, and Synthesis 66 at forty one metres. Two CRN hulls, Parvati and Bella Stella, span a generation of Italian shipbuilding. Fabulous Character, a Holland Jachtbouw, carries a beach club and gym. Donna Del Mare and Integrity both carry sixteen guests in generous layouts built for larger groups.
Weekly rates open at fifty five thousand euros for Alhambra and reach one hundred and fifty thousand for Fabulous Character and Synthesis 66. Parvati charters at eighty nine thousand nine hundred. The median sits around one hundred and ten thousand euros. Add roughly thirty percent for the advance provisioning allowance, covering fuel, food, berthing and drinks.
The eastern Mediterranean is natural territory for these yachts. Greece, Turkey and the Dalmatian coast offer the sheltered waters and the kind of anchorages these hulls were designed for. The Cyclades, the Turkish coast from Bodrum to Gocek, and the Croatian islands all suit a week of classic cruising. Tell us your preferred dates.
