Four Seasons Is Launching Its First Yacht—Here’s a Sneak Peek

Four Seasons has unveiled initial renderings, inaugural itineraries, and pricing for its first yacht, the 222-passenger Four Seasons I, which promises to raise the bar on small-ship cruising.

The first ship to launch under the new Four Seasons Yachts brand will begin sailing the Caribbean in January 2026, with seven-night itineraries that will include stops in yachting destinations like St. Bart’s, Nevis, the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Curaçao, and Aruba.

In March, the yacht will then head to the Mediterranean with sailings that will include Croatia, Gibraltar, Montenegro, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Türkiye, and the Greek Isles. Ports of call in Greece will include favorites like Santorini as well as lesser-known islands like Ios and Milos.

During its first year, Four Seasons I will sail to more than 130 destinations across 30 countries and territories. The itineraries will be crafted to be flexible, with the ability to combine them with land options at Four Seasons hotels and resorts.

One of the major highlights of the experience aboard will be a “transverse marina,” a floating marina area that actually opens on both sides of the yacht and gives guests direct access to the water for lounging, swimming, and taking out kayaks or inflatable paddleboards. The interior area that connects the two openings will feature a 105-person bar and lounge space with wellness offerings like morning yoga classes and smoothies, followed by cocktails during the day and evening. Guests will also be able to book a private speed boat experience from the marina in select ports.

As for accommodations, staterooms are being designed to feel more like hotel rooms than cruise ship cabins. Four Seasons said the yacht will have 50 percent more space per passenger than its competitors, which include Ritz-Carlton, the first luxury hotel company to launch its own yacht in 2022. Aman is also getting into the luxury yachting game, with plans to start sailing in 2026.

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The 95 cabins on the Four Seasons I will range in size from 500 square feet to 9,975-square feet. The vessel’s seven largest signature suites will have either two or three bedrooms, separate living rooms, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, splash pools, outdoor showers, and the option to connect to additional suites. All cabins will have floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies.

For families and groups traveling together, the ship will also offer more than 100 options for connecting cabins.

The largest suite, the three-bedroom Funnel Suite, will feature a nearly 5,000-square-foot deck and floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows. The most versatile will be the Loft Suite, which will be able to accommodate up to 20 people by connecting with seven additional suites.

Prices for the initial sailings range from around $20,000 for the smallest cabins to just under $200,000 for the Funnel Suite.

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The yacht will have 11 dining venues, spa and wellness offerings, and a large pool (65 feet long and 18 feet wide).

The interior was designed by Tillberg Design of Sweden to reflect the same atmosphere guests experience at a Four Seasons hotel or resort, said Fredrik Johannson, partner and executive director of Tillberg Design.

Pricing is also more like that of a hotel than a traditional cruise ship, with rates based on the cabin, not the number of people in it. And unlike most cruises, rates do not include lunch or dinner, except for children under 12. Nor do they include cocktails, wine, or excursions.

And, of course, the new yacht product will boast Four Seasons’ renowned service standards, with a one-to-one staff to guest ratio.

The company expects to launch a second yacht, Four Seasons ll, in 2027.

This story originally published in April 2024, and was updated on May 29, 2025, to include current information.