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 · Private charter
M/S Galileo
A classic motor sailer for 49 guests, under sail in the Greek islands.
Guests49
Cabins24
Crew16–18
Length48 m
01Overview
Galileo, exclusively yours
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
- 10 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
04Ways to sail
Two ways to sail Galileo
Take the whole yacht for your own group, or join a scheduled cruise and book a single cabin.
Private charterThe whole yacht
Your yacht, your route
Galileo and her crew for your group alone, on dates and an itinerary planned around you.
- Up to 49 guests in 24 cabins
- A crew of 16–18, for your group only
- Your own route in the Greek islands
- Flights, transfers and hotels added on request, ATOL protected
Scheduled cruisesBook a cabin
Join a scheduled cruise
Not ready to charter the whole yacht? Galileo also sails these cruises, sold by the cabin.
- Jewels of the Cyclades Sailing Odyssey10 days · April to OctoberFrom£3,140pp
- From Antiquity to Byzantium10 days · March to NovemberFrom£2,533pp
05Private charter
Charter Galileo in four steps
Your group, your dates, your itinerary, with the whole of Galileo and her crew to yourselves.
- 01
Tell us what you have in mind
Dates, group size, the occasion and where you would like to sail. We check Galileo’s availability.
- 02
We plan the route
We suggest an itinerary in the Greek islands, with the swim stops, harbours and excursions that suit your group.
- 03
We put the package together
Flights, transfers and hotel nights arranged under one roof, ATOL protected where flights are included.
- 04
You step aboard
The crew look after everything on board. All that is left is to decide where to go next.
06Specification
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
Chartering Galileo: your questions
Straight answers to the questions we are asked most.
Still have a question?
Speak to our cruise team about your dates and group, or ask for a charter quote.
020 8324 3117 Get a quoteHow many guests can Galileo take on a private charter?
Up to 49 guests in 24 cabins. Smaller groups are just as welcome: the charter price is for the whole yacht, so a larger group simply shares the cost between more people.
Where can we charter Galileo?
Galileo sails in the Greek islands, where she operates scheduled cruises for Variety Cruises. Private charters are usually arranged in the same waters. Tell us where you would like to go and we will check her schedule and suggest an itinerary.
What is included in the charter price?
The yacht with her full crew, your cabins and an itinerary planned around your group. Meals, drinks, excursions and port charges depend on the charter terms for your dates, and we send a clear breakdown with your quote. We can add flights, transfers and hotel nights too.
Can we plan our own itinerary?
Yes. Within the cruising area, the weather and the captain’s judgement, you decide where to go, how long to stay and where to stop for a swim. We help you plan the route before you travel.
Is Galileo suitable for celebrations and families?
Yes. Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions and company groups all work well, because the whole yacht is yours, from the wood-panelled lounges to the sun deck.
Can we book a single cabin instead of the whole yacht?
Yes. Galileo also 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 far ahead should we book?
For peak summer dates, six to twelve months ahead is advisable. Outside peak season there is more flexibility, but earlier is always better for a whole-yacht charter.
08The fleet
Meet the rest of the fleet
Seven more yachts for private charter, 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 charter 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 Seafarer cruises, collected by Feefo.
Excellent
4.6out of 5
Based on 643 guest reviews of our service on Feefo
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service AwardFour years in a row
