The Ligurian Riviera has been a gathering point for sailing yachts since the Belle Epoque, when grand ketches and schooners from across Europe congregated in Genoa and Portofino for the summer regattas. Chartering a classic yacht here today reconnects you with that tradition: wooden topsides dark with varnish, bronze fittings catching the morning light, and a crew that takes pride in a vessel with genuine history. Three classic yachts are available in this collection for Ligurian charters, each with a character shaped by decades of careful ownership and skilled maintenance. Guests typically range from two to ten, occupying layouts that prioritise saloon space and character over the cabin count of a modern production vessel. Speeds are measured and deliberate, making the classic yacht best suited to guests who want to inhabit the coast rather than cover it, lingering in Portofino or anchoring off Camogli while the dinghy is lowered for an afternoon ashore. Weekly rates for classic yachts on this coast run from approximately 67,500 to 224,000 euros, reflecting the wide spread of sizes in the sector, with the advance provisioning allowance of roughly 30 percent adding fuel, food, berthing, and drinks. Passage windows are chosen by the crew for settled weather, as classic hulls reward patience. The Ligurian coast, with its short distances between ports of genuine historic interest, is an ideal match for this pace. Autumn weeks are particularly suited: quieter anchorages, more accessible berthing fees, and the golden light that photographers and painters have always come to Liguria to find.
