Motor yacht · Canadian Vickers
Christina O
- Length99.1 m
- Guests34
- cabins17
- crew40
- Built1943
Christina O is a 99.1 m motor yacht built by Canadian Vickers in 1943 (refitted 2020), for 34 guests in 17 cabins with 40 crew. Charter from €700,000 per week in summer (Croatia, Greece and Italy); in winter from €740,000 (Antigua, Bahamas and Cuba), plus expenses.
Aristotle Onassis’s former yacht, a 1943 warship turned floating venue, for a large family gathering, a milestone party or a corporate event that wants history as part of the experience.
Few yachts come with a back story this long. Christina O was built in Canada in 1943 and served in the Second World War, including the D-Day landings, before becoming the private yacht of Aristotle Onassis, with an exterior redrawn by Caesar Pinnau in the early 1950s. After Onassis died in 1975 she fell into disrepair, and a restoration led by a friend of the family brought her back to life in 2001. Her interior is now by Apostolos Molindris & Associates, and her latest refit dates from 2020.
What she offers that newer yachts cannot is atmosphere. The bar keeps its original rope-wrapped counter and whale-skin stools, the master suite still carries the Onassis name, and a Steinway stands in the lounge. On the main deck, the pool is lined with a Minoan mosaic of a bull and an acrobat, and its floor rises to turn it into a dance floor once the swimming is over.
She is also one of the few charter yachts set up for genuinely large numbers. Thirty-four guests can sleep aboard, dinner can be laid for up to 42, and, subject to conditions, as many as 157 people can be received on board at anchor. With two therapists working full time in the spa, a kitchen brigade that includes a pastry chef and a sushi master, and a watersports team running a certified RYA training centre, a big group does not have to queue for anything.
Her rhythm suits long days at anchor: she can reposition overnight, so guests wake up somewhere new without giving up a day to the passage. Summers are spent between the eastern and western Mediterranean, and the winter season moves her to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
Christina O is the right yacht for a multi-generation family celebration, a wedding party, or a company that wants to host clients somewhere they will remember. She is the wrong one for a couple looking for a quiet, contemporary space, or for anyone who wants the latest technology and a minimalist look: her appeal is that she still feels like the glamour of the 1950s, with everything that implies.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 99.1 m
- Beam
- 11.12 m
- Draft
- 4.24 m
- Builder
- Canadian Vickers
- Built
- 1943
- Refit
- 2020
- Cruising speed
- 14 knots
- Top speed
- 19 knots
- Guests
- 34
- crew
- 40
Cabins17 · 1 master, 2 VIP, 14 doubles
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On board
What you will find on board and in the water.
- Stabilisers at anchor
- Stabilisers underway
- Swimming pool
- Deck jacuzzi
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Spa
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Beauty room
- Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi
- Dance floor
- Children’s playroom
Water toys
- Flyboard
- Hoverboard
- 60-man watercraft lifeboats×2
- Water slide
- RYA approved water sports centre
- Jet skis×3
- Flyboard
- Towable toys×4
- Snorkelling gear
- Tenders×2
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Where she cruises
Where the yacht is based each season. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee.
Summer
From€700,000
Ibiza & Formentera
Mallorca
French Riviera & Monaco
Sardinia & Corsica
Croatia
Greek Islands
Montenegro
Turkey
Malta & GozoAlso cruises in
- Italy
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What a week really costs
The weekly rate is only part of the bill. An indicative breakdown for this yacht, before the agency gives you the exact figure:
- Charter fee (from)
- €700,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ €210,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- €91,000 – €154,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- €70,000 – €105,000
Indicative total for the week
€1,071,000 – €1,169,000
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Questions about chartering Christina O
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Christina O?
Christina O takes 34 guests in 17 cabins (1 master, 2 VIP, 14 doubles). A crew of 40 looks after the yacht and the guests. Day guests for an event can be more; the agency confirms the limit for each port.
How much does it cost to charter Christina O?
From €700,000 per week in summer and from €740,000 per week in winter. On top come the APA (usually 25–40% of the fee, for fuel, food and berths), VAT depending on the country where you board, and the crew tip. The final price for your dates comes from the agency before you sign.
Where can I charter Christina O?
In summer she cruises in Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Turkey, Sardinia, French Riviera, Ibiza, Mykonos, Balearics & Spain, Athens, Santorini, Saint-Tropez and Cannes. In winter: Antigua, Bahamas, Cuba, Saint Martin, Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Guadeloupe and St Barths. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
What does Christina O have on board?
Among other things: stabilisers at anchor, stabilisers underway, swimming pool, deck jacuzzi, jacuzzi and gym. The full list is above.
Which water toys does Christina O carry?
1 × Flyboard, 1 × Hoverboard, 2 × 60-man watercraft lifeboats, 1 × Water slide, 1 × RYA approved water sports centre, 3 × Jet skis, 1 × Flyboard and 4 × Towable toys. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Christina O?
She cruises at 14 knots with a top speed of 19 knots. Cruising speed is what matters for planning: it sets how far you can go between lunch and the evening anchorage.
What yachts are similar to Christina O?
The yachts we list that are closest to Christina O are Moonlight II (91.4 m, 36 guests, from €645,000 per week), Sherakhan (69.65 m, 26 guests, from €595,000 per week) and Bleu de Nîmes (72.24 m, 28 guests, from €490,000 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Christina O?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Christina O and similar yachts and sends you options with the full price. The charter is contracted with a licensed charter agency, normally under the MYBA contract, with every cost clear before you sign.
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Compare with similar yachts
Christina O side by side with the most similar yachts we list, by length, guests, price and cruising area. Every figure comes from each yacht’s own page.
| Yacht |  Christina O |  Moonlight II |  Sherakhan |  Bleu de Nîmes |
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| Type | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht |
| Length | 99.1 m | 91.4 m | 69.65 m | 72.24 m |
| Guests | 34 | 36 | 26 | 28 |
| Cabins | 17 | 18 | 13 | 13 |
| Crew | 40 | 36 | 19 | 23 |
| Built | 1943 (refit 2020) | 2005 (refit 2020) | 2005 (refit 2022) | 1980 (refit 2020) |
| Summer, per week from | €700,000 | €645,000 | €595,000 | €490,000 |
| Winter, per week from | €740,000 | €645,000 | €650,000 | €490,000 |
| Summer areas | Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta +12 | Croatia, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro +9 | Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta +10 | Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, French Riviera +15 |
| Winter areas | Antigua, Bahamas, Cuba, Saint Martin +4 | Dubai | Caribbean, Bahamas, Antigua, Saint Martin +2 | Caribbean, Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Italy +7 |
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Plan your charter
Check availability: Christina O
Tell us your dates and you will receive availability and the full price.
- Contracts signed through a licensed charter agency
- MYBA charter agreement, the industry standard
- Full price and VAT before you sign
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Christina O
From €700,000