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hroughout the history of yachting, there has been only one

luxury super yacht that has become a legend. The Christina, yacht

of Aristotle Onassis, is distinctly steeped in stories of the rich

and famous that have graced her decks.

From January 1999 to April 2001, Christina O underwent

a complete refurbishment. Now fully restored to her former

glory, complete with 21st century luxurious standards, Christina O

is available to those who want an opulent experience,

embellished with the ambience of a magnificent past.

The Christina O also boasts unique classification for a super

yacht: American Bureau of Shipping Classification in full

compliance with SOLAS, IMO, USCG and USPH regulations

for passenger vessels carrying up to 36 passengers.

As her legendary past blends into the dawning of a new era,

Christina O offers a first-time opportunity to experience the

extraordinary lifestyle of the Onassis years.

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Aristotle Onassis became the subject of news media across the globe when he secured

and refurbished what was to become history’s most famous yacht. The mid-50s

marked the beginning of Christina’s alluring attraction to the world’s most celebrated

personalities.

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Christina’s beginnings wereinauspicious as a World WarII surplus Canadian frigate.Purchased by AristotleOnassis in 1954 for $34,000,he gutted and converted her into one of the mostluxurious private yachts at a cost of $4 million(equivalent to $45 milliontoday).

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The early years saw Onassis,his wife Tina, son Alexanderand daughter Christina (namesake of the yacht),enjoying the pleasures ofboth life aboard the shipand at the destinations towhich she travelled.

The 1956 wedding receptionof Princess Grace and PrinceRainier took place on board.

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During the 1950’s, the worldmedia focussed on theopulent parties as Onassisregularly entertainedcelebrities including MarilynMonroe and Frank Sinatra.

John F. Kennedy was firstintroduced to Sir WinstonChurchill on the Christina.


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For nine tumultuous years,one of the most passionate,chronicled and ill-fatedromances was played outaboard Christina betweenAristotle Onassis and operadiva Maria Callas. Her skillsas a singer and actress socompletely transformed herart that her admirers nowspeak of all opera as BeforeCallas and After Callas.

They cruised to exoticlocations in Europe, often inthe company of celebritiessuch as Greta Garbo, BetteDavis and Margot Fonteyn.

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The Maria Callas era endedabruptly in 1968, whenAristotle Onassis courtedJacqueline Kennedy. He thenmarried the former first ladyon board Christina, at hisprivate island of Scorpios.

Christina entertained a newgeneration: the Kennedychildren, as well as US andEuropean dignitaries onboth sides of the Atlantic.

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Onassis was devastatedafter the tragic death of hisonly son Alexander, whodied while flying his smallprivate jet which crashedshortly after take-off fromAthens, Greece.

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The life of Aristotle SocratesOnassis came to a close in 1975, ending anunparalleled chronicle ofhistory aboard the Christinathat defined three decadesof the very essence of theinternational society.

Onassis willed his treasuredyacht to his daughterChristina, who in turnbestowed it to the Greekgovernment as apresidential yacht.

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A meticulous restorationprogram involving research,engineering andcraftsmanship, began.Experts in yachtrefurbishment havepassionately restored thespacious yacht to providetoday’s guests with thesame experience enjoyed by celebrated guests ofdecades past.

Welcome to a newbeginning – the yacht thatwrote history sails onceagain into a new millenniumas Christina O.


nassis saw Christina as a powerful symbol of his business

empire and he created a sumptuous, elegant yacht where

he could entertain. Christina personified unabashed elegance

and luxury - in the words of Egypt’s King Farouk, she was

“the last word in opulence”.

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The Onassis Suite has a sense of timelessness. From here,

Onassis conducted his business and orchestrated how his

guests should be entertained.

Spacious and magnificently decorated, the Onassis Suite

still has its original fireplace, a Renoir and the original

Baccarat light fittings.

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he love affair of the two most famous Greeks of the twentieth

century, Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis, scandalised and

fascinated the world from when it began on the Christina

in 1959.

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Complete with original onyx pillars, bronze handrails and

floor mosaic, the spiral staircase services three decks.

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uests on board the Christina included the world’s most famous,

powerful and influential people – Sir Winston Churchill,

the Aga Khan, Greta Garbo, John Wayne, Richard Burton,

Elizabeth Taylor, Eva Peron, John Paul Getty, Marilyn Monroe,

Frank Sinatra... They all left behind a touch of their fame and

added a mythical dimension to the yacht’s celebrity.

A R I ’ S B A R

Nowhere on board is this sense of history so apparent as in

Ari’s Bar. The famous bar stools are still there, as well as the

bar handles made of whale fangs, engraved with scenes from

the Odyssey. The entire bar is original.

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or decades, the eyes of the world were transfixed on the

lavish parties and private intrigues of Aristotle Onassis.

Luminaries, from heads of state to international socialites

and Hollywood stars, sipped champagne and dined on board.

D I N I N G R O O M

Experience their world as you dine in the same surroundings.

Decorated with the original Baccarat crystal wall lamps

Renoir painting, and art deco ceiling, the dining room is

lavishly furnished.

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elive the experiences of Onassis’ guests, when they listened

to Frank Sinatra and Maria Callas playing the piano on board.

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Maria Callas’ only gold record award, the original Baccarat

crystal wall lights along with an authentic Steinway piano and a

gallery of photos (depicting life on board the yacht during the

Onassis years) add style and history to this lounge.

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ohn F. Kennedy was first introduced to Sir Winston Churchill

on board this yacht.

T H E L A P I S L O U N G E

Admire the magnificent central fire-place, made of massive lapis

lazuli and feel the sense of perfection that all guests experience.

Onassis’ first wife, Tina, was quoted as saying “The yacht is his

real passion. He is constantly looking to see that everything

is impeccable.”

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he famous swimming pool that raises up to become a dance floor

has many stories to tell about the people who have danced there.

Onassis also used the pool to store live lobsters for his guests

to eat at dinner.

The bronze-bordered swimming pool still has its original Minoan

mosaic floor, painstakingly restored to its original glamour.

This spacious area is one of the many decks where guests

can dine.

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Onassis Suite

Games Room/Gym

Library

Maria Callas Lounge

Lapis Lounge

Ari’s Bar

Dining Room

Music Lounge

Guest Suites

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Length: 325 feet (99.13 meters)

Beam: 36 feet (11.12 meters)

Draft: 14 feet (4.10 meters)

Main Engines: 2 x MAN 2775 BHP per engine

Generators: 3 x MAN 476 kw per generatorEmergency Generator: MAN D2866TE, 176 kw output

Speed: 19 knots

Range: 6,000 Miles approx.

Bow/Stern Thrusters: Brunvoll/Alpha MarineStabilisers: 2 sets Koopnautic/VosperDisplacement: 2250 metric tons

Classification: American Bureau of Shipping

A1 Passenger AMS

Rules: Current SOLAS for 36 passengers

USCG, IMO, MARPOL

Fuel Capacity: 150,000 litres approx.

Health Standard: US Public Health Service Compliant

Air Conditioning: Carrier Laval U.S.A.

Air Circulation: 100% fresh air replaced every 5 mins

Fire Protection: SOLAS Fire Detection System

(Siemens/Danfoss)

Life Boats: 2 x 60 persons

Lift Rafts: 2 x 25 persons

Communications: 3 Satcoms, Inmarsat, MF, HF and VHF

GMDSS Radios, Weather Facsimile,

News Facsimile, Satellite TV.

Navigation: X and S band ARPA Radars

ECDIS Chart Station, GPS,

DGPS, & EPIRB

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G E N E R A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Staterooms: 18

Suite: Onassis Suite

Guests: 36

Crew: 35 International

Tenders and Toys: 2 x 12 passenger Hacker Craft

mahogany tenders, Water Ski Boat,

Rib Tender, 3 x Jet Skis, Wind surfers,

Snorkelling Equipment

Compass Deck: Galaxy Bar, Sun Lounges

Bridge Deck: Bridge (open bridge policy), Onassis

Suite, Central Atrium

Promenade Deck: Maria Callas Show Lounge, Library,

Reception, Central Atrium, Elevator,

Sports Lounge, Children's Playroom,

Fitness Centre, Massage Room, Beauty

Salon, Jacuzzi Deck, Open Air Bar

Main Deck: 10 Guest State Rooms, Central Atrium,

Elevator, Music Lounge, Dining Room,

Ari's Bar, Lapis Lounge, Swimming

Pool, Outdoor Canopied Dance Floor

Cabin Deck: 8 Guest State Rooms


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