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Four Seasons,
together with luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd. and
venerated Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri,
continues to build momentum towards the inaugural journey of Four Seasons Yachts.
The venture brings together an unparalleled group of partners: Nadim Ashi and Philip
Levine, entrepreneurs and bold visionaries of this distinctive yacht
experience, paired with Four Seasons luxury hospitality leadership.
"Four Seasons
Yachts represents a key pillar of our future growth and strategic vision, as we
look to capitalize on new opportunities and build brand differentiation through
immersive luxury experiences," says Alejandro Reynal,
President and CEO, Four Seasons. "The inaugural Yacht is a manifestation
of this vision, offering a world-class Four Seasons experience, at sea and on
land, marked by the genuine, personalized service that our guests know and
love."
Setting sail in late
2025, the vessel will be the first in the Four Seasons Yachts fleet. With a
signed contract for the construction of the second Four Seasons vessel with
Fincantieri to be delivered in late November 2026, this second vessel's
order is worth more than EUR 400 million.
Larry Pimentel,
President and CEO, Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., Joint Owner and Operator,
Four Seasons Yachts, and responsible for leading the enterprise, says,
"When we launched Four
Seasons Yachts in Monaco this time last year, we were humbled by the
tremendous response and excitement about the offering, which sparked
unprecedented interest in this stunning project."
Ultra-Luxe Design
Innovations
The first Four
Seasons Yacht features 95 suites with remarkable custom design, focused on
removing barriers between guests, the sea, and their surroundings. To enjoy
outdoor yachting moments, each suite features extensive terrace decks ranging
from 100 square feet (9.3 square metres) for the deluxe suite, to nearly 5,000
square feet (457 square metres) for the Funnel Suite, which will be the Yacht's
most expansive accommodation. With an all-suite, residential style product, the
Yacht will set a new standard for privacy and guest-centric layout. From the
vessel's waterline to the top deck, the unequalled sea-to-sky design features
will offer standout and unparalleled Four Seasons experiences.
The Funnel Suite will
be an astonishing four levels, offering more than 9,500 square feet (898 square
metres) of combined indoor/outdoor living space, including a private wading
pool and dedicated private spa area, creating a sea-view home away from
home.
This immense suite
can be further expanded with vertical and horizontal connectivity, allowing
guests to have one of the largest continuously connected living spaces at sea.
The Funnel Suite's iconic floor-to-ceiling wraparound curved glass window
modules, made up of the largest contiguous piece of glass at sea, will offer
stunning 280-degree panoramic views. With the glass of the Funnel Suite costing
a total of USD 4.5 million, this one-of-a-kind engineering innovation is nothing
short of remarkable, from its steel web frame support structure to its double
glass thermal performance.
Another design first
is the Yacht's bespoke onboard transverse marina, allowing guests easy access
to a world of water sports adventure filled with state-of-the-art water toys in
ports that are traditionally exclusive to privately-owned yachts. Pushing the
boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship, the cutting-edge marina design
features expansive openings across the vessel from port to starboard, offering
large platforms and tiered lounging decks on both sides to maximize light and
sea views while fostering visual and physical links - creating yacht moments
with the magnificence of the sea.
Outdoors, water
sports enthusiasts will enjoy private and exclusive sailing, snorkelling and
wind surfing. Inside, an elegant lounge area outfitted with a stylish bar and
dedicated al fresco seating areas reveals panoramic ocean views. Rentable
custom crafted sea limousines designed for transfers and coastal grand touring
along with a pair of beach landers are also part of the ship's signature marina
experience, accessible in most anchor ports. What's more, a dedicated marina
team ensures that guests receive the impeccable service they have come to
expect from Four Seasons.
For those wanting to
enjoy the sun from the pool deck, the canoe-aft deck will boast a 20-metre (66
foot) pool, one of the largest at sea. It will serve as the bustling centre of
the vessel and a gathering place for guests who share an affinity for the
refined, leisurely pace of yachting. The salt-water pool is designed so that it
can be quickly emptied, the floor raised and converted into a multi-function
area for performances, fashion shows, and weddings to name a few programming
options. This hydraulic lift design borrows inspiration from the classic Christina
O yacht, which also had many famous-first features.
Unveiling Four
Seasons Yachts to Global Travellers
Driven by the need to
manage extraordinary demand with scarcity of inaugural inventory, priority
access to reserve Yacht voyages is being distributed by invitation-only,
beginning with loyal Four Seasons guests and valued travel partners. Equally as
important, this distribution approach acknowledges and cares for Four Seasons
patrons and their qualified luxury travel advisors in a manner deserving of
their loyalty and commitment to the brand.
A dedicated private
client service division has been created with an elite team of personal yacht
consultants, committed to delivering on the personalized service and genuine
heart that Four Seasons is known for. With high-touch and high-tech tools, they
will manage by-appointment demand starting with priority access options for the
inaugural season. For those luxury travel enthusiasts who are interested in
Four Seasons Yachts, a waitlist will also be available online at www.fourseasonsyachts.com.
Exploring the Yacht
Playgrounds of the Caribbean and Mediterranean
The 2025/26 inaugural
season ushers in the start of extraordinary yachting itineraries offered
throughout winter and spring in the Caribbean. The Yacht will then return
to the Mediterranean to cruise iconic yachting locales, from the French and
Italian Rivieras to the Adriatic coastline and Greek Isles. The average journey
will be seven days, affording back-to-back voyages of 21 days with distinct daily
deployments. The first year's planning represents 33 countries, 137 unique
destinations, and 76 late night evenings and/or overnights. Unique Four Seasons
pre-and-post hotel and overland programs are in development and will be
unveiled soon.
Industry Leaders
Charting the Path Forward
As one of the first
world-class luxury hotel groups to manage the onboard and shore experiences in
passenger shipping, Four Seasons has appointed veteran cruise executive Damien
O'Connor to manage the vessel's hotel operations and land excursions as
Senior Vice President, Yacht Operations. A dedicated Four Seasons team
will ensure customized shoreside experiences and overland programs,
thoughtfully curated and brought to life with the brand's renowned service and
care. Four Seasons, paired with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, Fincantieri, Prosper
Assouline and Tillberg Design of Sweden will come together in
creating an unprecedented luxury yachting experience.
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Four Seasons
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