Galileo

Galileo by Variety Cruises

The Galileo is a motor sailer operated by Variety Cruises. The company’s 2025 fleet brochure classifies the vessel as a “Motor Sailer” and lists 1992 as its launch year, a refit in 2007, and a renovation in 2025. It lists 24 cabins and a capacity of 49 guests. For comparison within the fleet, the Variety Voyager is a mega-yacht with 36 cabins for 72 guests.

Layout and amenities

The brochure gives the Galileo’s dimensions as 48 meters long, 10.5 meters wide, with a draft of 2.8 meters. Its cruising speed is listed as 10 knots. The vessel is presented as a classic motor sailer, with its sails highlighted as part of its distinctive appearance.

According to the same fleet description, shared spaces include a wood-paneled lounge, an indoor restaurant, and an outdoor bar. The outside deck has shaded areas and space for sunbathing; the brochure describes two decks for this purpose. It also lists a library.

Cabins and sizes

The brochure describes all 24 cabins as outside cabins with portholes. It lists individually controlled air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. Sizes vary by category: Category A comprises 9 cabins of approximately 12 to 13 square meters, Category B comprises 12 cabins of 11 to 14 square meters, and Category C comprises 3 cabins of 9.5 to 11 square meters.

The brochure distinguishes between larger portholes in the cabins on the upper deck and portholes on the lower deck. Category A also includes cabins that accommodate three guests. Further cabin amenities include a television, a small safe, a mini-fridge, a hairdryer, and a telephone for internal calls. Variety Cruises’ destinations include Greece.