Historic Onassis Yacht 'Christina O' Listed for $90M
The 82-year-old luxury vessel, once a hub for global elites, is up for sale with a record-breaking price tag for its age.
- The 'Christina O,' originally a WWII Canadian frigate, was transformed into a 99-meter luxury yacht by Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis in the 1950s.
- The yacht, named after Onassis' daughter, hosted numerous celebrities and political figures, including Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe, and Jackie Kennedy.
- Features include a hydraulic mosaic pool that converts into a dance floor, gold-accented bathrooms, and a bar with whale leather seating.
- Currently owned by Irish investors, the yacht underwent significant restorations in the late 1990s and is now docked in Nice, France.
- The asking price of $90 million reflects its historical significance and unique legacy as a symbol of mid-20th-century opulence.