CALLISTO

Callisto is a 50-metre steel-hulled displacement vessel built in Piraeus in 1963, with a significant refit completed in 2015 that speaks to her continued relevance as a working charter platform. Her displacement hull and modest cruise speed of 11 knots reflect an older school of yacht design — one built for steady, deliberate passage-making rather than performance. At 499 gross tonnes, she carries considerable volume for her length, a characteristic that translates directly into generous interior space across her 17 cabins.

With capacity for 34 guests and a crew complement that matches cabin count, Callisto is oriented toward larger groups — extended family charters, corporate gatherings, or organised sailing programmes across the Greek islands and broader Mediterranean. She is not suited to guests seeking a boutique, intimate charter experience, nor to those who prioritise modern naval architecture or high-speed transits between destinations. Her guest-to-crew ratio is workable for the scale of operation, though expectations should be calibrated to a vessel of her vintage and category.

What distinguishes Callisto from many yachts of comparable length is her age-derived character. Vessels built in the early 1960s to commercial displacement standards were engineered for longevity and sea-keeping in a way that lighter, more contemporary construction sometimes trades away. The 2015 refit will have addressed systems and finish, but the underlying hull and structure retain the robustness of an earlier era of steel shipbuilding.

Onboard life is oriented around relaxed, unhurried cruising. A swimming platform provides direct water access, and light water toys — kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkelling equipment — suit the sheltered anchorages of the Greek coastline well. A library and air-conditioned interiors suggest a vessel where quiet evenings at anchor are as valued as time on deck. The absence of listed tenders is a practical consideration for guests planning frequent shoreside excursions and worth confirming prior to booking.

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