Picchiotti182m12 guests5 cabins
GALILEO works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Picchiotti, 182'9 / 55.7m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Naples and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Picchiotti · Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Overview
GALILEO works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Picchiotti, 182'9 / 55.7m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Naples and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Charter fit
GALILEO is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The useful planning angle is a high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
GALILEO should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Naples and Capri. The decision should weigh 182'9 / 55.7m, 12 guests, 5 cabins, 2011 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
GALILEO is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, a high-service event charter, and a route shaped around Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano.
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Naples and Capri, GALILEO should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples.
May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting GALILEO as confirmed.
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. GALILEO should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
GALILEO should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Naples and Capri.
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For GALILEO, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.
Technical profile
Charter price
GALILEO is positioned around €280,000 p/week + expenses Approx $329,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Picchiotti build, 182m class
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Strong
GALILEO gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
5/5
The 182m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. GALILEO should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
Galileo knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with an extensive selection of action packed water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Also there are SEABOBs providing agile cruising and diving. If that isn't enough Galileo also features wakeboards, canoes, fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment and paddleboards. Galileo features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 9.5m/31'2" Zodiac to transport you in style. Based in the magical waters of the Indian Ocean and South East Asia all year round Galileo is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Galileo Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Indian Ocean and South East Asia. With a highly experienced and talented crew of 11, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious expedition yacht.
The award winning 55.2m/181'1" expedition yacht 'Galileo' by the Italian shipyard Picchiotti offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Perini Navi. A launchpad for adventure, Galileo is primed for practically every expedition imaginable across the globe.
Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 9,000 nautical miles from her 150,000 litre fuel tanks at 11 knots.
Galileo is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2011, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The bed configuration includes 3 doubles, 4 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Galileo benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Commercial
€280,000 p/week + expenses Approx $329,000
Indian Ocean · Maldives · Seychelles · South East Asia · Myanmar (Burma) · Philippines · Thailand
€280,000 p/week + expenses Approx $329,000
Indian Ocean · Maldives · Seychelles · South East Asia · Myanmar (Burma) · Philippines · Thailand
Cruising
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether GALILEO fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
GALILEO is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for GALILEO. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.
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