Description
Winner of the International Superyacht Society Award and Finalist in both the World Superyacht Awards and ShowBoats Design Awards in 2012, GALILEO is a custom-built expedition yacht built for those who seek both exploration and elegance. Designed in collaboration with Vitruvius Ltd by naval architect Philippe Briand, and the renowned Perini Navi Group, GALILEO is purpose-built to navigate the most remote and extreme environments while offering the highest standards of comfort and luxury. An AMS Ice Class IB superyacht, her extra-thick ice-reinforced steel hull ensures safe passage through icy waters, while her 2023 refit, featuring a rebuilt lazarette for improved access to dive, surf, and gym equipment, enhances her appeal for adventure-driven guests.
GALILEO also benefitted from extensive 2025/2026 technical works, including a total rebuild of the port engine, a top-end overhaul on the starboard engine, a new AC system, and completion of her 15-year survey.
With an impressive 9,000 nautical mile range and a track record of successful global circumnavigations, GALILEO is a true testament to sophisticated design and technical prowess.
Specifications
- Asking Price
- €25,750,000
- Length
- 182'9"/55.7m
- Beam
- 33'10"/10.3m
- Gross Tonnage
- 726 GT
- Built / Refit
- 2011 / 2026
- Maximum speed
- 16 knots
- Cruise Speed
- 12 knots
- Builder
- Picchiotti
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 11
- Hull
- Steel
- Superstructure
- Aluminum
Key Features
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Winner of the International Superyacht Society Award and Finalist in both the World Superyacht Awards and ShowBoats Design Awards in 2012
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15 yr Survey completed
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2026 refit
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New AC system in 2026
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Total rebuild on port engine & Top end overhaul on stbd engine in 2026
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Pedigree expedition yacht
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AMS Ice class IB Superyacht
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Excellent noise and vibration insulation
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Extensive cruising range of 9,000 nm
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Low fuel consumption
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World cruiser - Circumnavigated the globe twice
Accommodating up to 12 guests in five elegantly appointed cabins, GALILEO features a traditional interior with a contemporary twist, blending neutral tones and Indonesian influences. The full displacement hull, conceived by Philippe Briand, ensures a smooth and stable onboard experience, while detailed craftsmanship and gym equipment in the lazarette add to the yacht’s refined comfort and wellness offerings.
Designed to thrive in all geographical zones with extreme climates and landscapes, GALILEO’s exterior is equipped with heated deck gear to prevent freezing in polar conditions and a wave breaker on the foredeck for superior seakeeping. Comfortable and silent navigation is ensured thanks to excellent noise and vibration insulation. An abundance of tenders and toys ensures unparalleled exploration opportunities.
A true explorer at heart, GALILEO boasts a 9,000 nautical mile range, setting a double world circumnavigation record. The SeaTel satellite dome enables navigation up to and beyond 70° North and South, while the FarSounder sonar mounted in the bow enhances underwater awareness. Ice knives on the rudders provide essential protection for polar navigation, and the super-tough Nibral propellers are built for endurance in the most demanding conditions. A powerful Naiad bow thruster ensures added maneuverability, while the yacht’s redundant engineering allows it to operate in single-engine get-home mode to optimize fuel efficiency.
Further enhancing her exceptional reliability and long-range cruising capabilities, GALILEO underwent significant technical upgrades during her 2025/2026 refit period, including a total rebuild of the port engine, a top-end ovehaul on the starboard engine, a new AC system, and completion of her 15-year survey.
As a proven and highly sought-after charter yacht, she offers a rare combination of adventure-driven capabilities and timeless elegance. Launched in 2011, her rugged yet sophisticated aesthetic defies the typical explorer yacht appearance, making her an exceptional choice for those seeking to cruise the world’s most breathtaking destinations in unmatched style and comfort.