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super yacht
expedition
55.7m
Length
5
Cabins
12
Guests
11
Crew
Verified vessel
The vessel
Galileo is a 55.7m expedition motor yacht built by Picchiotti to a Philippe Briand design in 2011 and refitted in 2026. Her ice-reinforced steel hull (AMS Ice class IB) and 9,000-nautical-mile range make her a true go-anywhere explorer, purpose-built for remote diving and surf expeditions. She carries 12 guests in 5 ensuite cabins with a crew of 11, and ships serious kit: 12 top-of-the-range Aqualung dive sets, soft-top surfboards, a 9.5m Zodiac Hurricane and a full water-sports locker.
55.7m
Length
12
Guests
5
Cabins
11
Crew
Length overall55.7m
Cabins5
Guest capacity12
Crew11
Cruising speed12 knots
Year built2011
BuilderPicchiotti
Yacht typeExpedition
Aboard
Four things to notice
1
Ice-class Hull
Aboard Galileo, ice-class hull is part of the standard charter — set up by the crew before you board, and reset before you wake.
2
9,000nm Range
Aboard Galileo, 9,000nm range is part of the standard charter — set up by the crew before you board, and reset before you wake.
3
12 Aqualung Dive Sets
Aboard Galileo, 12 aqualung dive sets is part of the standard charter — set up by the crew before you board, and reset before you wake.
4
Surf Expedition Kit
Aboard Galileo, surf expedition kit is part of the standard charter — set up by the crew before you board, and reset before you wake.
The voyage
Cruising grounds
Where Galileo sails. Your captain shapes the final route by weather and your party.
South Pacific
Best · Apr–Oct
South Pacific
Standard inclusions
On board
Ice-class Hull
9,000nm Range
12 Aqualung Dive Sets
Surf Expedition Kit
9.5m Zodiac Hurricane
Tenders
Watersports
Gallery
Inside Galileo
13 photos · click to enlarge
What is included
In the charter
Dedicated professional crew
Full yacht use during your charter
Bespoke itinerary planning
Welcome champagne & canapés
All non-motorised water sports equipment
Standard fuel allowance
Linens, towels, and toiletries
24/7 concierge support
Plan your voyage
Ask Aetheria
Our concierge AI drafts itineraries against the live fleet — compare Galileo with similar vessels, score the season, or sketch a week day-by-day. The concierge confirms anything you tentatively pin in under 24 hours.
Live availability is held off-platform. Any tentative dates you discuss with Aetheria are confirmed by the concierge inside 24 hours.
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The small print
Charter questions
How do I confirm a charter?
Send your dates and the brief — we hold them while the captain confirms the route. No card is taken at this stage. A signed charter agreement and 50% deposit confirm the booking; the balance falls due 30 days before embarkation.
What is not included?
Fuel surcharge for the actual passage, port fees, food and beverage, marina dues, ground transfers, and travel insurance. We quote APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) up front so there are no surprises.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. The route is a starting point — the captain runs the final call based on weather, your party's appetite, and what the season is doing. Most guests change something on day three.
How big should our party be?
Galileo carries up to 12 guests across 5 cabins. Smaller parties get more space; larger ones still get a private charter.
Concierge · Bali time
Write to us. We read every line.
Tell us the dates, the party and the brief — our desk drafts a route and the captain confirms. Answered within hours, in English or Bahasa. No charge until you confirm.