Four Seasons’ first luxury yacht sets sail

The first Four Season Yachts vessel has embarked on its maiden cruise in the Mediterranean.

 

Helmed by former Celebrity Cruises captain Kate McCue, the vessel is capable of accessing smaller ports and yacht-only harbours, and offers one-to-one passenger-to-staff ratio.

 

The ship features 95 suites and no interior cabins. Many of the residential-style suites feature large terraces and private plunge pools. The nearly10,000-square-foot Funnel Suite is positioned at the forward-facing prow offering panoramic views. At the opposite end, the almost 8,000-square-foot Loft Suite features an aft-facing terrace.

 

The ship’s design is described as subtly referencing the golden age of yachting, drawing inspiration from legendary superyacht Christina O, “reinterpreted through a contemporary lens”.

 

A transverse marina, which opens across both sides of the vessel, transforms into a private retreat offering direct sea access, water sports and recreational activities.

 

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The first season will see the yacht operate 52 sailings covering 130 destinations in more than 30 countries and territories throughout the Mediterranean in summer and the Caribbean and Bahamas in winter. 

 

Ben Trodd, Chief Executive of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, joint owner/operator of Four Seasons Yachts, said: “Today’s luxury traveller values time, trust, and authenticity above all. With the confidence our guests place in Four Seasons comes an equally high expectation for excellence. At Four Seasons Yachts, we answer that call by combining our global standard for luxury hospitality with renowned maritime leadership, inviting our guests to explore the world from an entirely new vantage point."

 

Four Seasons I’s departure on 20 March 2026 coincided with the 65th anniversary of the Four Seasons hospitality group. The hotel group’s President and Chief Executive Alejandro Reynal added: “Four Seasons Yachts debuts on the same day that the very first Four Seasons hotel opened, 65 years ago, making this milestone even more meaningful as we celebrate the history of our company, while looking forward to the bright future ahead.

 

“Four Seasons Yachts is a continuation of the pioneering ambition on which Four Seasons was built, and will reflect the same genuine care, service excellence, and exceptional moments we create for guests on land. We are proud to introduce a new expression of our brand at sea, opening an entirely new horizon for our guests.”

 

For more information, visit fourseasonsyachts.com

 

 

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