A classic yacht charter from Athens brings a particular character to the Greek sailing tradition. The classic fleet available in the Saronic Gulf ranges from immaculately restored wooden motor yachts to timber-hulled sailing ketch rigs, and each shares a standard of craftsmanship that modern production yachts rarely match. Lines are clean and considered, interiors feature hand-finished wood and brass fittings, and the pace of the charter tends to be unhurried by design. Weekly rates for a classic yacht from Athens typically start from around 15,000 euros for a well-kept 25m example and rise toward 60,000 euros for a larger or particularly prestigious boat. The advance provisioning allowance of roughly 30% covers mooring fees, provisioning and crew costs. Classic yachts suit the Saronic particularly well: the scale of the islands keeps passages short, the harbours are generally calm enough for traditional hulls, and the visual contrast of a wooden boat against white-washed architecture is striking. Hydra, Poros and Spetses all have harbours with the character to complement a classic vessel. Athens itself is worth a day or two before embarkation, with the Acropolis Museum and the covered market at Monastiraki within easy reach of the marinas at Faliro and Alimos.
