CALISTO is a magnificent and characterful 41.5-metre classic motor yacht with a truly rich history, originally built in 1944 by Astoria Marine in the United States and, quite remarkably, beginning life as a naval minesweeper before her transformation into an elegant luxury yacht. Being aboard CALISTO is like travelling back in time in sophistication, a floating masterpiece of history that beautifully combines her wartime heritage with contemporary design and modern comfort. She has been comprehensively refitted from bow to stern, wall to floor, including a wholly refreshed interior and exterior, a rebuilt wooden hull and reconditioned engines, so that she pairs historic charm with state-of-the-art technology and the reassurance of thoroughly modern systems. Built with a wood hull and superstructure on a full-displacement platform, she is a stately, sea-kindly cruiser, powered by twin Caterpillar engines for a comfortable cruising speed of around 10 to 12 knots and a range of some 3,500 nautical miles, ideal for exploring remote and exotic waters in unhurried style. Her interior features beautiful bygone-era-inspired decor, with lavish furnishings, rich mahogany, tasteful contrasting colours and a wonderfully calm atmosphere that speaks of grace and sophistication, complemented by great attention to detail, modern audio-visual entertainment, top-of-the-range 100 per cent Egyptian cotton bed linens and Molton Brown toiletries throughout. Life on deck is a particular delight, with expansive outdoor areas offering great comfort and relaxation, from alfresco dining and a barbecue area to generous sunpads and sunbathing spaces, all making the most of the picturesque, tropical anchorages she is designed to explore. She is wonderfully family-friendly, with a designated children’s playroom, and carries a large range of tenders and water toys, from sea-doo seascooters and a dive-propulsion vehicle to a canoe, towable toys, snorkelling and fishing equipment. Accommodation is arranged for up to 12 guests in seven characterful en-suite cabins. The master stateroom, finished in rich mahogany with a private head entrance and a king-size berth, exudes timeless grace and sophistication, while two double staterooms, two twin cabins with en-suite showers and two single cabins, each with its own bathroom, complete flexible accommodation ideally suited to families and groups of friends, all appointed with the same fine linens and thoughtful detailing. An experienced crew of nine, including an on-board masseuse and an internationally trained chef, ensures a relaxed, indulgent and highly personal charter experience throughout. CALISTO offers the rare opportunity to cruise the magical and remote waters of South East Asia, from Thailand and the islands of the Andaman Sea to the pristine coastline of Myanmar, as well as the idyllic islands of the wider Indian Ocean, and delivers a truly special combination of maritime heritage, elegant and calming interiors, generous outdoor living and an exotic sense of adventure aboard one of the most historic and characterful charter yachts afloat. With her competitive rate and rich sense of romance she promises an unforgettable and utterly distinctive charter experience for even the most discerning and well-travelled guests seeking something genuinely out of the ordinary. Available for charter through Cecil Wright and Partners at rates from USD 65,000 per week plus expenses, CALISTO stands apart as a genuine piece of living maritime history, lovingly maintained and ready to carry a new generation of guests on an unforgettable voyage of discovery.
