The 222-passenger Four Seasons I, the first ship to launch under the new Four Seasons Yachts brand, embarked on its inaugural voyage this month in the Mediterranean, ushering in a new era of luxury cruising that’s being defined by high-end hotel brands.
The vessel’s design is meant to evoke the golden era of yacht sailings, paying tribute to glamorous ships like the Christina O, made famous by Jackie Kennedy Onassis, while incorporating such modern amenities as a floating marina that opens on both sides of the yacht, giving guests direct access to the water for lounging, swimming, and taking out kayaks or paddleboards.
The suites and staterooms were designed to feel more like hotel rooms than cruise ship cabins. Four Seasons said the yacht has 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 2027.
The 95 cabins on the Four Seasons I range in size from 500 square feet to 9,975 square feet. The vessel’s seven largest signature suites 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 feature floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies.
Expect Four Seasons–level luxury throughout the yacht, including in the sprawling Loft Suite.
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For families and groups traveling together, the ship also offers more than 100 options for connecting cabins.
The largest accommodation, the three-bedroom Funnel Suite, includes a nearly 5,000-square-foot deck and floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows. The most versatile is the Loft Suite, which can accommodate up to 20 people by connecting with seven additional suites.
There are 11 restaurants and lounges showcasing cuisine that includes everything from a seafood-driven Mediterranean menu to an omakase experience. The Sedna restaurant is home to a chef-in-residence series, which will welcome chefs from Michelin-starred Four Seasons restaurants, such as Christian Le Squer of Le Cinq at Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris and Guillaume Galliot of Caprice at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.
The L’Oceana Spa offers wellness treatments and is home to a hammam, sauna, and steam room, among other amenities. Guests can also participate in classes, includin g sunrise yoga, meditation, breathwork sessions, and fitness training.
Within the floating marina area, passengers will find a bar and lounge space that offers smoothies in the morning followed by cocktails during the day and evening.
Guests can also book a private speed boat experience from the marina in select ports in addition to a variety of custom shore excursions. The itineraries will be crafted to be flexible, with the ability to combine them with land options at Four Seasons hotels and resorts.
Relax on the pool deck in between port calls.
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During its first year, Four Seasons I will sail to more than 130 destinations across 30 countries and territories. In the Mediterranean region, it will explore ports that 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.
Pricing is 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 II, in 2027.
Prices for the initial sailings range from around $20,000 for the smallest cabins to just under $200,000 for the Funnel Suite.
This story originally published in April 2024, and was most recently updated on March 31, 2026, to include current information.
