A charter on a classic yacht delivers a sublime experience for those with a love of sailing. Classic yachts offer grace, beauty and a personal lesson on the history of sailing. These glorious yachts generally have huge sails with intricate rigging, gleaming brass fixtures, and rich, highly crafted woodwork. Under full sail, you feel the timeless thrill of slicing through the seas as your forefathers once did, relying on their boatbuilding knowledge to take you to your destination.
Despite their age (many are 50 to 100 years old), these yachts are generally in near-perfect condition, lovingly cared for by their owners and crew. Most have also been upgraded with modern amenities to provide for a comfortable and memorable sail or holiday cruise. Advanced navigation systems, entertainment centers, modern galleys, even internet and wifi are common on many of these classic ships.
Chartering a Classic Yacht
Yacht lovers often charter classic yachts for their sheer elegance and a reflection back into times past. You can experience the ambience, grace and style of a bygone era in the boating world.
With classic yacht charters you can enjoy not only the breathtaking sight under sail, but also interiors beautifully finished in an authentic style, where you can revel in the magnificent craftsmanship in so many different woods, such as rich French walnut, golden Danish elm, rare rosewood or Chinese Oriental feel.
Although there are many magnificent original yachts, there are also modern reproduction yachts, some of 100ft in length and over. These yachts have every possible facility, luxury accommodation and first rate crew expected on a superyacht, and have all the appearance of a classic sailing yacht, or classic motor yacht. In every other respect they are modern luxury yachts down to the finest detail.
Classic yachts can be chartered for a day, holiday, regatta, static events or team building/corporate entertaining. These yachts are always crewed, so that you can enjoy the true excitement of sailing and also relax if you so desire. The crew will allow you to do as much sailing as you’d like: raising the sails, trimming the jib, even taking the helm under the watchful eye of the captain. You will get a true feeling for the art and science of sailing, and the crew normally is happy to provide expert advice and tips.