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The Ultimate Private Yacht Charter

Mediterranean

Image of the Christina O Yacht on Mediterranean

This is one to rent for the ultimate celebration. If you've always wanted to live like Aristotle Onassis—and Jackie O, of course—now you can. The 325-foot Christina O, which sailed onto the front pages of countless newspapers and magazines in its heyday, has been completely restored and is once again sailing to the world's most exotic and glamorous ports. Onassis sailed (and wooed) a bevy of famous women on the ship, including Maria Callas, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Jackie. If only the cabin walls could talk! An Onassis family friend bought it in 1999 and refurbished it to its former glory, adding DVD players and flat-screen TVs to the 18 staterooms. Highlights include the Jacuzzi and the mosaic-tiled swimming pool on the deck, the Callas Lounge with a Steinway piano, and the dining room with Baccarat crystal lamps and an extra long banquet table. There's also a small gym, a children's playroom and, no surprise, a helipad. The Christina sleeps up to 36 guests, but can host over 100 people for parties. Available for private charter only—a good excuse to rally a gang of friends and family together to go for it!

Rates upon application

www.christinayachting.com | Phone: +3 010 4280889
Pireaus 185 38 Greece

 

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antiquesdiva on Aug. 10, 2009

 

That is the ultimate experience! I must add it to my “dream to do list!!! While visiting the Amalfi Coast recently, we took a private charter (sadly only for a day) from Cetara (a sleepy fishing village at the southern most point of the Amalfi Coast) in a gozzo (a small traditional wooden boat) and cruised up to Positano and back. It was a sensational experience – and in my opinion the only way to see the coast! A highlight of the day trip was when my husband, skipper and I stopped in Conca dei Marini at a restaurant only accessible by boat. We dipped into the cove, stumbling up towards the pink toned La Tonnarella for a taste of the best swordfish I’ve even in my life!  
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