Galeon / Galeon 500 Fly
The Galeon 500 Fly is a testament to innovative yacht design and engineering, offering a luxurious blend of style and functionality. Measuring approximately 16 meters in length, this Flybridge yacht is crafted with precision to deliver exceptional performance and comfort on the water. The exterior of the Galeon 500 Fly is characterized by its sleek lines and modern aesthetic, designed by the in-house team at Galeon. The expansive flybridge is a standout feature, providing ample space for relaxation and socializing, with comfortable seating and a well-equipped helm station for the captain. Inside, the yacht boasts a beautifully designed interior, featuring high-quality materials and finishes. The main deck offers a spacious saloon with panoramic windows that allow natural light to flood the space, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. The galley is fully equipped with modern appliances, perfect for preparing gourmet meals at sea. Accommodations on the 500 Fly include three luxurious cabins, capable of sleeping up to six guests in comfort. Each cabin is thoughtfully designed, offering ample storage and en-suite facilities. The master suite is particularly impressive, with a generous layout and elegant decor. Powered by twin Volvo Penta engines, the Galeon 500 Fly delivers impressive performance with a cruising speed of 25 knots and a top speed of 30 knots. The yacht’s planning hull ensures a smooth and stable ride, even in challenging sea conditions. With a fuel capacity of 1,800 liters, it offers a substantial range, making it ideal for extended voyages. Built with meticulous attention to detail and using only the finest materials, the Galeon 500 Fly is a true masterpiece, offering an unparalleled yachting experience.
Length
16.2M
Beam
4.5M
Draft
0.9M
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
6
Cabin
3
Crew
2
Cruise Speed
25KT
Max Speed
30KT
Fuel
1800L
Range
300NM
Engine
2 x Volvo Penta D11-670
Option 1
2 x Volvo Penta D11-725
Option 2
2 x Volvo Penta IPS950
Naval
Galeon In-House
Exterior
Tony Castro
Interior
Galeon In-House
New Starting From
€1,450,000
High Price Brokerage
€1,150,000
Low Price Brokerage
€900,000
Tony Castro drew a flybridge that works just as hard as it looks.
Folding balconies at the stern roughly double the usable cockpit when she is at anchor, then fold away flush for passage. A beach club package is available, adding terraces and a hydraulic bathing platform for direct access to the water. On the foredeck, sliding seats and pop-up backrests turn open deck into a proper lounging area rather than a walkway with cushions on it. Up top, the flybridge carries a wet bar, a dinette and a dedicated sunbathing area, with a carbon fibre hardtop and fabric sunroof available for owners who want shade without losing the open air feel entirely.
She planes quickly, rides quietly, and steers like a far smaller boat.
Twin Volvo Penta D11-670 engines are standard, with a 725 horsepower option for owners who want more in reserve, and a Volvo Penta IPS950 pod drive available for those who value docking ease over outright feel at the helm. Cruising at 25 knots and reaching 30 at the top, she holds a settled, soft ride through chop that belies her length, and the steering stays light and responsive rather than heavy, the kind of sea manners usually associated with a smaller sports cruiser. Twin props and a proportional bow thruster make tight marina work genuinely easy, a detail that matters as much to day to day ownership as outright speed.
Three cabins, six berths, and a master with headroom to match her beam.
The master runs the full width of the hull, with over 1.85 metres of headroom and an en suite that makes the most of the space that width allows. The VIP carries long glazing along the hull and an oversized skylight, sharing its ensuite with the third cabin, which is fitted with bunk beds suited to younger guests or shorter stays. Six sleep at night, twelve can gather on deck during the day, and two crew berths mean an owner can bring on help without compromising a single guest cabin. Fit and finish throughout is noticeably careful, and good insulation keeps engine and sea noise well away from the cabins.
Beneath the finish, the 500 Fly is built to be used hard, not just admired.
A Seakeeper gyro stabiliser is available for owners who spend time at anchor in open water, and the saloon can be specified with sliding windows and a two-way seat for a more open-air arrangement when conditions allow. In the cockpit, an optional rotating dinette conceals a tender garage underneath it, keeping the stern tidy without giving up storage for a proper tender. Naval architecture and engineering are handled in-house by Galeon, and the model carries a five-year manufacturer warranty, a meaningful commitment on a yacht built to this scale and intended for serious use rather than occasional outings.
Eighteen hundred litres of fuel and a genuine 300 nautical mile range mean this is a boat built to go somewhere, not just look good doing it.
At 25 knots cruise she covers real distance between fuel stops, useful for an owner who wants to island hop or cover a coastline rather than stay within sight of one marina. That range, combined with three cabins, two crew berths and sea manners confirmed on an independent trial of this specification, makes the 500 Fly a credible step up for an owner outgrowing a smaller flybridge model without wanting to commit to a full crew superyacht. She tops this trio of Fly models for a reason: everything that makes the smaller boats work has simply been given more room to do it properly.
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