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Galeon 800 FLY, the flagship arrives in Europe

The Galeon 800 FLY makes its European debut in Cannes with a 25.71-metre length, four guest suites, an expansive flybridge and speeds of up to 31 knots

With the new 800 FLY, Galeon extends its range to 25.71 metres, combining generous social areas, privacy and four en-suite guest cabins

At 25.71 metres overall, the new Galeon 800 FLY is more than simply a larger model within the Polish shipyard’s range. It is the new flagship and, above all, the yacht that takes many of Galeon’s established flybridge solutions into a size category where onboard habits, requirements and cruising patterns begin to change.

Its European debut takes place at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, from 8 to 13 September, alongside the 400 FLY, 480 FLY, 560 FLY and 620 FLY. Yet the Côte d’Azur show is primarily an opportunity to see how Galeon has approached the transition into the 25-metre-plus segment.

Three decks, three different ways to enjoy the yacht

On the Galeon 800 FLY, social areas are not concentrated in a single location. The layout distributes them between the stern, bow, saloon and, most notably, the flybridge, allowing guests to use several different parts of the yacht at the same time.

The flybridge features two C-shaped seating areas, a wet bar, sun loungers and a second helm station. It can become the setting for an outdoor lunch, an afternoon in the sun or an evening with uninterrupted views towards the horizon.

Forward, another lounge provides U-shaped seating, a table and sunpads, while the aft cockpit can accommodate up to twelve people around two tables.

The point is therefore not simply to provide generous surfaces, but to give guests a continuous choice of where they want to spend their time.

When the sea comes closer to the hull

Among the project’s distinctive features are the fold-down side balconies, a solution that has become strongly associated with Galeon’s design language.

When the yacht is stationary, they extend the main-deck area laterally and reduce both the physical and visual distance from the water. It is particularly effective during long periods at anchor, when the yacht temporarily becomes less about travelling and more about providing a place in which to spend the day.

Aft, the hydraulic swim platform completes this relationship with the sea. It assists access to the water and the handling of a tender or water toys, while at anchor it can become an additional area directly at sea level.

The saloon opens towards the view

On the main deck, large panoramic windows surround a space organised around conversation, dining and quieter moments.

The saloon includes a lounge area, with the dining space and galley located farther forward. The extensive glazing visually reduces the separation between interior and exterior without sacrificing the protection and climate control required during longer cruises or less favourable weather.

Natural wood, leather, stone and a range of customisation options also allow owners to shape the atmosphere of the interior without changing the overall layout.

The owner’s suite puts privacy first

It is below deck that the 800 FLY introduces an interesting approach to privacy.

The full-beam owner’s suite is positioned amidships and includes a king-size bed, walk-in wardrobe, private lounge and en-suite bathroom. More significantly, it can be reached by its own dedicated staircase, providing greater separation from the rest of the accommodation.

A VIP cabin is positioned forward, with two additional guest cabins completing the layout. All four guest cabins have their own en-suite bathrooms and together accommodate up to eight guests.

The crew area is separate and positioned aft, an important distinction when the yacht is used for extended periods with professional crew on board.

A flagship that can still reach 31 knots

Its dimensions have not led Galeon towards an especially slow cruising philosophy. The maximum engine configuration currently listed by the shipyard consists of twin 1,920 hp units, allowing for a declared top speed of up to approximately 31 knots.

The 800 FLY has a listed beam of 5.80 metres and a draught of 1.38 metres according to the manufacturer’s current technical specification. Total fuel capacity is 5,470 litres, divided between two 2,735-litre tanks.

These figures suit a yacht intended to provide the presence and facilities of a substantial flybridge without turning every transfer into a necessarily slow passage.

From harbour to anchorage, its personality changes

Perhaps the best way to understand the Galeon 800 FLY is to consider how it changes through the different stages of a day.

Underway, it remains a substantial flybridge yacht, with protected side decks and several areas where guests can spend their time. Once at anchor, the side balconies, hydraulic platform, bow lounge and expansive upper deck progressively change the relationship with the surroundings.

There is therefore no single outdoor area expected to define life on board. Instead, the yacht offers a sequence of environments and allows guests to choose between socialising and greater privacy.

Galeon moves into a different scale

The 800 FLY takes the brand into a segment where an owner is looking for more than dimensions or performance. Separation of circulation routes, cabin privacy, alternative living areas and the ability to spend longer periods on board without everyone having to share the same environment become increasingly important.

This, more than the figures alone, is what makes the new flagship interesting.

Cannes marks its European debut, but it will be away from the pontoons of a boat show, during a cruise or a long day at anchor, that the Galeon 800 FLY will reveal what its 25.71 metres mean in practical terms.

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Galeon Yachts, 800 FLY

11 September 2026
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Galeon 800 FLY, the flagship arrives in Europe
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