360° Sun Deck · M/S Galileo
Sundeck
The spacious sun deck is equipped with sun beds, deckchairs and shaded areas.
02The yacht
The M/S Galileo
Her key figures and photos, then every deck and cabin on the interactive plan below.
Variety Cruises · Motor sailer
M/S Galileo
A classic motor sailer for 49 guests, under sail in the Greek islands.
Guests49
Cabins24
Crew16–18
Length48 m
01Overview
Galileo at a glance
She sets her white sails whenever the wind allows, discovering Greece one island at a time.
Under sail
Whenever the wind allows
Wood-panelled lounges
With a library and an outdoor bar
Two sun decks
Shaded areas, made for sunsets
Built to SOLAS standards
Rebuilt in 2007, renovated in 2025
Motor-sailer · Built 1992
M/S Galileo
- Guests
- 49
- Cabins
- 24
- Crew
- 16–18
- Length
- 48m
- Breadth
- 10.5m
- Speed
- 11 knots
- Rebuilt
- 2007
- Renovated
- 2025
- Draft
- 2.8m
- Flag
- Greece
Classic Elegance and Safety
A 48m classic steel motor-sailer launched in 1992, rebuilt in 2007 and renovated in 2025, built to strict safety rules.
Warm and Stylish Interiors
A cosy lounge with an American bar flows into a wood-finished dining room with leather furnishings.
Outdoor Comfort and Views
A shaded outdoor deck with an open-air bar, and a sun deck above for lounging under the open sky.
A Timeless Vessel
Traditional design and modern amenities, for guests who want both adventure and relaxation on board.
Decks & cabins
Find your cabin on board
Choose a deck to see its plan, then tap a gold point for the cabins or a camera for a photo. Every cabin is compared below.
Decks of M/S Galileo
CabinsPhoto of the area
Infinity Upper Deck · M/S Galileo
Upper Deck Outdoor Bar & Lounge area
Guests on Galileo very much enjoy the shaded outdoor deck area with an outdoor bar where they can just relax enjoying the most breathtaking sea views.
Riviera Main Deck · M/S Galileo
Dining Area
The spacious Dining room is located at the Main Deck and accommodates all passengers in a single seating.
Riviera Main Deck · M/S Galileo
Lounge Area
The lounge area is located on the main deck and has large windows providing for magnificent views. The lounge is a spacious, warm and cozy area with an American bar.
COceans Lower Deck · M/S Galileo
Category C
Lower Deck 1 Double or 2 Lower Beds 9.5-11 sq.m. / 102.6-119 sq.ft. The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with flat-screen TVs, mini fridge, central music, internal telephone, safe deposit boxes, hair dryer & en suite bathroom with shower.
BOceans Lower Deck · M/S Galileo
Category B
Lower Deck Flexible Bedding Configuration 11-14 sq.m. / 119-151 sq.ft. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with flat-screen TV, mini fridge, central music, internal telephone, safe deposit boxes, hair dryer & en suite bathroom with shower.
AInfinity Upper Deck · M/S Galileo
Category A
Upper Deck 1 Double or 2 Lower Beds 12-13 sq.m. / 130-140.4 sq.ft. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck and have large Portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with flat-screen TV, mini fridge, central music, internal telephone, safe deposit boxes, hair dryer & en suite bathroom with shower.
Compare the cabins
03On board
Life on board Galileo
Wood-panelled lounges, a shaded outdoor bar and two sun decks for sunsets and stargazing.
Main deckDining roomA single, unassigned seating for all guests, so the whole group dines together.
Upper deckOutdoor loungeA shaded outdoor lounge and bar with sea views, the natural meeting point before dinner.
Main deckLounge & barThe main lounge and bar lead into the dining room, with wood and carpet floors and an audiovisual system.
Top deckSun deckSun loungers and seating with unobstructed views, beautiful at sunset and under the stars.
The yachtAt anchor off a Greek island
On deckSun loungers beneath the sails
On deckSunset from the deck
On deckDeck and rigging
InsideBar
On deckSun deckDining
- Single-seating dining
Lounge & bar
- Indoor and outdoor lounge bar
- Audiovisual system in the lounge
- Mini library
- Board games
- Wi-Fi
Sun deck & swimming
- Sun loungers and beach towels
Water sports
- Snorkelling equipment
- Kayak
In every cabin
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini fridge
- Safe
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
- Central music
- En-suite shower room
04Cruises
Cruises on Galileo
Galileo sails scheduled small-ship cruises, sold by the cabin.
Scheduled cruisesBook a cabin
Join a scheduled cruise
Choose a cruise to see its route, dates and prices.
- Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey10 days · April to OctoberFrom£2,298pp
- From Antiquity to Byzantium10 days · March to NovemberFrom£2,547pp
05Specification
Galileo in detail
The yacht
- Type
- Motor sailer
- Built
- 1992 Rebuilt 2007 · renovated 2025
- Length
- 48 m 157 ft
- Beam
- 10.5 m 34 ft
- Draft
- 2.8 m 9 ft
- Cruising speed
- 11 knots
- Flag
- Greek
- Safety
- SOLAS standards
Accommodation
- Guests
- 49
- Crew
- 16–18
- Cabins
- 24, all with a sea view
- Category C
- 3 cabins Lower deck · 1 double or 2 lower beds
- Category B
- 12 cabins Lower deck · Flexible bedding
- Category A
- 9 cabins Upper deck · 1 double or 2 lower beds (triple possible)
Good to know
Cruising on Galileo: your questions
Straight answers to the questions we are asked most.
Still have a question?
Speak to our cruise team about your dates, or ask for a quote.
020 8324 3117 Get a quoteHow many guests does Galileo take?
Up to 49 guests in 24 cabins.
Where does Galileo sail?
Galileo sails in the Greek islands, where she operates scheduled cruises for Variety Cruises. Each cruise page shows her route, dates and prices.
Which cruises can I book on Galileo?
Galileo sails scheduled small-ship cruises, sold by the cabin: Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey and From Antiquity to Byzantium. See each cruise for dates and prices.
How do I book a cabin on Galileo?
Open the cruise you like, pick a departure in its price table and send us a quote request. Our cruise team confirms availability, the price and what is included for your dates.
How far ahead should I book?
For the most popular departures, six to twelve months ahead is advisable. Closer to the date there is less choice of cabins, so earlier is always better.
06The fleet
Meet the rest of the fleet
Seven more yachts in our fleet, from 34 to 72 guests, from the Mediterranean to Cape Verde, the Seychelles and French Polynesia.
1–4 of 7
FlagshipItaly, Malta & Greece- Greece & West Africa
- Greek islands
- Seychelles
- Croatia & Montenegro
- Greek islands
- Tahiti & French Polynesia
Not sure which yacht suits your group?
Compare every yacht side by side, or ask our cruise team for a recommendation.
Talk to us about Galileo
020 8324 3117Mon–Fri 09:00–19:00 · Sat 09:30–17:00
Peace of mind
Book with confidence
Every payment you make to us is financially protected, from deposit to balance. Holidays with flights are covered by our ATOL licence, and holidays without flights by our ABTOT membership. Trading since 1995.
ATOL Protected — Licence 9511
All flight-inclusive holidays are fully ATOL protected
ABTOT Member — No. 5660
Additional protection for bookings without flights
Reviews
What our cruise guests say
Independent reviews of our service, collected by Feefo.
Excellent
4.6out of 5
Based on 648 guest reviews of our service on Feefo
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service AwardFour years in a row
About booking with Seafarer
“I’ve visited nearly all the Greek islands and stayed in luxury resorts. But what I experienced on this cruise was something different. It was like holidaying at my “home at sea”…”
“Suzie was excellent in helping me organise my cruise, lots of helpful tips and when I had some concerns, she was there with alternatives…”
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“Quick, personalised and professional service! Highly recommended, and the additional ATOL protection provided at very little extra cost has been very welcome!”
