M/S Galileo

The M/S Galileo is a well-established cruise vessel built in accordance with the most stringent international safety regulations. Originally launched in 1992, the ship underwent a full rebuild in 2007, followed by a comprehensive renovation in summer 2025, which included significant upgrades to both indoor and outdoor guest areas.

Elegant and reliable, the M/S Galileo has successfully operated cruises across the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean, offering comfortable small-ship cruising experiences. The vessel primarily sails under engine power, with sails occasionally used when weather conditions and the route permit.

Onboard service is delivered by the Captain, a dedicated Cruise Coordinator, and an experienced marine and hotel crew, ensuring smooth operations and attentive guest care throughout the journey.

General Information – M/S Galileo Cruise Ship

Length: 48 metres
Launched: 1992
Rebuilt: 2007
Latest Renovation: 2025
Cabins: 24
Passenger Capacity: Up to 49 guests
Crew: 16–18 experienced crew members

Cabin Specifications

The Galileo's 25 outside guest cabins are located on Upper and Lower Decks, all with large portholes. Elegantly decorated, they have either twin or double sized beds and bathrooms with showers en suite. Category B cabins have flexible bedding arrangement. All cabins are comfortably  arranged and beautifully furnished with wooden furniture and light fabrics. Cabins have individually controlled A/C, offer storage space, and are fitted with flat-screen TVs, mini fridge, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, central music, public address system and safe boxes.

• Category C Lower Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
• Category B Lower Deck, Flexible bedded Cabins
• Category A Upper Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins

Life on Board

During the day, life on board centers around the indoor lounge area and dining room, as well as  the outdoor areas at the Main, Upper and Sun decks. The Captain will drop anchor at secluded bays and beautiful uninhabited islands where , weather permitting, guests enjoy swimming, snorkeling, kayaking.

Main Deck Dining Room & lounge

Renovated in 2016, the main deck lounge area with an American bar leads into a warm and elegant dining room finished with wood and carpet flooring, and beautiful soft fabrics. The spacious dining room seats all passengers in a single, unassigned seating and allows for spectacular views around you, while dining in an elegant environment. Food is served at the table or displayed on the state of the art hot & cold buffet which also includes a "a la minute cooking" section.

Main Deck & Upper Deck Lounge Areas

The interior lounges have relaxing couches and comfortable lounge chairs where you can have a drink and gaze out of the large windows into the breathtaking sceneries you are cruising to, read a book, watch television on the satellite TV or one of our documentaries on the next place you are visiting. Also located on the Upper Deck, the outdoor area provides beautiful views of the ports of call visited.

Upper Deck Outdoor Lounge Area

Guests on Galileo very much enjoy the shaded outdoor area with an outdoor bar where they can relax enjoying the most breathtaking sea views.

Sundeck

The vessel features a Sun Deck with a sitting area to relax and enjoy unobstructed views and with ample Sun loungers' space to sunbathe under the Mediterranean sun. In the evening you can watch the sunset, enjoy a drink overlooking the stars. Guests on the Galileo enjoy the shaded outdoor Bar area at the Upper Deck as well as the Sun Deck.