Chartering a classic yacht from Paros combines the craftsmanship of an earlier era of boatbuilding with the natural beauty of the Cyclades at its most photogenic. Traditional wooden gulets, mahogany sailing ketches, and vintage motor yachts sit particularly well against the whitewashed architecture of Parikia and Naoussa, and the pace of a classic charter suits the unhurried rhythm of Cycladic island life. Eight classic yachts are available from Paros, spanning a range of sizes and types.
Weekly rates for classic yachts in Paros range from 15,000 to 200,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covers fuel, provisioning, marina fees, and drinks. Classic yachts are often booked well in advance for July and August, when demand for distinctive vessels is highest. June and September offer the same Cycladic scenery and a more relaxed pace at lower headline rates.
Cruising the Cyclades on a classic yacht requires a captain who understands the particular demands of a traditional hull: wooden hulls need careful monitoring in hot Aegean conditions, and the rigging of older vessels requires hands-on maintenance underway. The reward is a charter experience with genuine character, and an aesthetic that stands apart from the uniformity of modern production yachts.
Paros provides an ideal backdrop for a classic yacht charter. The marble-quarry coves at the south of the island, the Byzantine church at Ekatontapyliani in Parikia, and the windmills at Naoussa all photograph beautifully from the water. A short passage east brings the vessel to Naxos, then south past Koufonisia to the dramatic cliffs of Amorgos, a route that suits the measured pace of a classic hull.
