Superyacht Christina O: Floating Palace for £76.7 Million!
Imagine a yacht that’s not just a yacht, but a floating legend! Christina O, a superyacht nearly 99 meters long, with 17 cabins and capacity for 36 guests, is up for sale at a staggering £76.7 million. Yes, you read that right – almost 77 million pounds for a ship that was once a warship in World War II!
From Warship to Luxury Palace Christina O is no ordinary yacht. Built for the Canadian Navy, it took part in the Battle of the Atlantic and the Allied Normandy landings. But the real transformation happened when Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis bought it – for scrap value! He invested around £3 million to turn this warship into a floating palace for stars and statesmen.
Luxury That Takes Your Breath Away The yacht boasts a swimming pool, dance floor, cinema, and even a surgical room! Yes, a surgical room on a yacht! There’s also a seaplane, jacuzzi on the sun deck, a lift, gym, game room, and much more. The interior exudes old-school elegance with wooden walls, a gramophone, and artworks, including portraits of famous guests like Elizabeth Taylor, Winston Churchill, Jackie Onassis, Cary Grant, and Grace Kelly.
Star-Studded Dinners and Unforgettable Moments Christina O was the place where celebrities gathered for lavish dinners to remember. The long dining room at the center of the yacht is perfect for company of the famous. The yacht was also the venue for celebrity weddings, including Heidi Klum’s.
Price and Future Previously, this yacht could be rented for a dizzying £500,000 per week, but now it seeks a permanent owner to continue its adventures. It reaches a top speed of 19.5 knots and has a crew of 40. If you have £76.7 million to spare and love history and luxury, this is an opportunity not to miss.
Why Christina O Is Still the Queen? This yacht is not just a symbol of wealth but also of history and glamour. From a warship to a place where legends were made, Christina O proves luxury can have a soul and a story.
If you thought yachts were just for show, think again! Christina O is a floating palace with spirit and history. So, would you dare to sail this legend? Or is £76.7 million just too much for one boat? Share your thoughts, maybe you know someone with extra cash who loves to cruise through history and luxury!
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