Throughout the history of yachting there has been 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 21^st 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.  Once upon a time… a powerful Greek shipping magnate known to the world a Aristotle Onassis purchased a former navy ship, transformed her, and renamed her after his only daughter, Christina. Maritime history was theretofore written aboard one of the world’s grandest, and most excited, yachts.  Onassis saw Christina as a powerful symbol of his business empire; he created a sumptuous yacht, where elegance was noticeable from bow to stern. One example was a bronze bordered pool island with mosaic frescoes of ancient Crete- at the push of a button, the bottom of the pool would rise to the deck level, transforming into an open air dance floor under the stars. On board Christina the wolrd’s most famous, powerful and influential people cruised the waters of the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Caribbean seas – Sir Winston Churchill, the Aga Khan, Greta Garbo, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Eva Peron, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra…. Christina was truly one of the history’s most luxurious and celebrated yachts, achieving fame when she hosted the wedding reception of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco. A decade later, Aristotle Onassis wrote another chapter aboard Christina as he wooed, and then married, form first lady Jackie Kennedy. Three years after Onassis’death, his daughter donated the yacht to the Greek Government to be used by the President to entertain visiting heads of state. In 1998, Tauck World Discovery arranged for the purchase of the yacht and resold her to a greek company. As her legendary past blends into the drawing of a new era, Christina O affords a first-time opportunity to experience the extraordinary lifestyle of the Onassis years replete with the modern touches of the 21^st century.

Since 2005 Christina O has upscaled services. The most important ones are the cuisine and the new spa.  The food is now produced by the world-famous restaurant Don Alfonso 1890.  Guests are simply adoring the standard on board.  In addition, the new yacht managers have also put a spa run by 6 Senses on board. 6 Senses Spas consistantly win accolades for Spas of the Year.  They are voted Conde Nast's best spa each year.