GALILEO is an award-nominated, custom-built expedition yacht designed by Philippe Briand in collaboration with Vitruvius Ltd and the Perini Navi Group. Built for serious global exploration, she combines Ice Class IB capability with long-range autonomy, refined comfort, and a proven track record of worldwide cruising and circumnavigation.

Her recent 2025/2026 technical refit further reinforces her status as a highly maintained and commercially robust yacht. Works include a full rebuild of the port engine, a top-end overhaul on the starboard engine, a new air conditioning system, and completion of her 15-year survey - ensuring strong operational reliability for continued long-range deployment.

Originally launched in 2011 and enhanced through a 2023 refit, GALILEO also benefits from upgraded guest and lifestyle features, including an improved lazarette configured for dive, surf, and gym equipment. Her design emphasizes both adventure capability and onboard comfort, with heated deck systems, advanced navigation and sonar technology, and redundant engineering for extended polar and remote operations.

Accommodating up to 12 guests in five cabins, GALILEO remains a standout explorer yacht offering a rare combination of technical pedigree, rugged expedition performance, and timeless interior elegance, positioning her as a compelling option for serious world cruising and charter use.

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