There are many ways to enjoy Christina O. She was designed as an impressive yet cosy venue for the world’s most influential people to be entertained. Heads of state and business leaders were invited to socialise with the most beautiful and talented musicians – relationships were forged and developed for the mutual benefit of all.
It is a remarkable opportunity to be able to charter this yacht today for similar entertaining, and benefit from her charm without the cost of ownership.
There are still very few yachts that can accommodate more than 12 Guests, and Christina O is one of them. Not only does she have 17 cabins, but she can also cruise close to shore with up to 157 Guests on board. She is perfect for birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, and corporate entertaining.
The yacht has a remarkable selection of toys and watersports equipment, so for a charter that is all about fun with family and friends Christina O can compete with the modern large yachts in terms of inventory, while offering something extra in terms of deck space and style.
The yacht’s Head Chef produces Michelin Star standard cuisine, assisted by the Pastry Chef to create fabulous desserts. There is also a Sous Chef that is a Sushi Master and expert in Asian and Japanese cuisine. If wine is something you want to enjoy, there is a wine expert available as part of the Christina O team.
You will find the yacht offers flexibility and enthusiasm for any project you may wish to consider. With the cost of running a yacht like this with 38 crew, charter represents fantastic value.
THE LAST WORD IN OPULENCE
As once described by the king of Egypt, CHRISTINA O is perhaps the most written about yacht in history.
This legendary vessel has witnessed some of the most iconic events over the last century, from serving in World War II at the D-Day Landings to hosting the world’s most influential people during Onassis’ glorious years.
Today available for charter, she remains the perfect setting for world-class entertaining, offering a unique opportunity to cruise in style and comfort.
GLAMOUR & ROMANCE
In 1954, Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis acquired for scrap value a Canadian frigate that had seen action in Normandy during World War II. Even in today’s world, her 325 feet in length turn heads, so imagine the astonishment 60 years ago when he decided to rebuild and renovate her, turning her into one of the world’s most famous superyachts.
Christina, christened in honour of his daughter, or CHRISTINA O as she is known today, wined and dined world leaders, Hollywood elite and numerous other dignitaries for nearly two decades under his ownership. Winston Churchill, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, ballerina Margot Fonteyn, John Wayne, Maria Callas and Marilyn Monroe were all guests on the yacht over the years.
Upon Onassis’ death in 1975, CHRISTINA O passed to the Greek government, for use as a presidential yacht. Unfortunately, the government could not keep up with the maintenance costs for very long. CHRISTINA O deteriorated for years, until the late 1990s, when a team stepped in to rescue her.
Today, after many refits and continuous improvements, you can walk on the same decks and in the same rooms, meticulously restored, as Richard Burton and Elisabeth Taylor as well as all those other famous guests. You can relax in one of the Hollywood couple’s favorite places, in front of the lapis lazuli-fronted fireplace, in the main deck’s Lapis Lounge, while Maria Callas’ opera notes still play in the Callas Lounge.
