Four Seasons 1

The 2025-built/2026-inaugurated Four Seasons I cruise ship (aka FSY1) is the first of three identical-design superyachts representing a total investment of EUR 1.2 billion (EUR 400M per unit). The shipowner is Four Seasons Hotels Ltd (via its subsidiary Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd), operating under the new cruise travel brand (established 2022/inaugurated 2026) Four Seasons Yachts.

The first Four Seasons vessel (IMO number 9988255) will be Malta-flagged (MMSI TBA) and registered in Valletta.

The second ship (Four Seasons II) was ordered in June 2023 (financed in May 2025) and is slated for delivery in November 2027 (inauguration in January 2028).

History

The shipowner’s parent company, Four Seasons Hotels Ltd (founded 1961, headquartered in Toronto, Canada), is an international hospitality company. In 2007, Four Seasons Hotels Ltd’s majority owners became Bill Gates (71.25% via Cascade Investment LLC, based in Kirkland, WA, USA) and Al-Waleed bin Talal Al Saud (23.75% via Kingdom Holding Company, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).

As of 2023, Four Seasons operates 124 hotels and resorts (plus 50 residential properties) in 47 countries, in addition to 50+ projects (under planning or development) worldwide.

For the three-yacht project, Four Seasons contracted the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The contract with Fincantieri was signed on July 11, 2022.

The yacht design was developed by TDoS (Tillberg Design of Sweden). The deal with TDoS was signed on September 29, 2022. Besides Four Seasons, TDoS, and Fincantieri, the project also includes Prosper & Martine Assouline (founded 1994 in Paris, France, lifestyle brand) and Martin Brudnizki Design Studio/MBDS (founded 2000, based in London, England). Tillberg was contracted to design the yacht’s exterior and staterooms, while MBDS designed the passenger areas.

The Four Seasons ships resemble the former Onassis yacht, currently named Christina O (IMO 8963818, MMSI 248383000/Malta-flagged) and owned by the Rarotonga (Cook Islands, New Zealand)-based shipowner CHRISTINA LTD PARTNERSHIP. The structure housing the four-story/three-bedroom Funnel Suite is shaped to resemble the Christina O yacht’s funnel. Other similarities with the famous superyacht are the mast with satcom equipment and the aft decks with swimming pools. The Christina O was launched as HMCS Stormont (River-class frigate/warship, pennant number K327) and was commissioned by the Royal Canadian Navy in 1943–1945 during WWII (1939–1945).

Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd (incorporated in 2020 in Valletta, Malta) is Four Seasons Yachts’ Joint Owner and Operator. The company was established by Nadim Ashi (Founder, Owner, and CEO of Fort Partners LLC/Miami, Florida–based real estate ownership, development, and management company; operations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) and Philip Levine (Co-Owner of Starboard Cruise Services).

Larry Pimentel is Four Seasons Yachts’ President and CEO, while Nadim Ashi and Philip Levine are Co-Executive Chairmen.

The Miami-based Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd is responsible for Four Seasons Yachts’ sales and marketing, as well as the fleet’s marine and technical operations, vessel crewing, and deployment strategy/itinerary planning.

Debuting in March 2026, the ultra-luxury travel brand Four Seasons Yachts brings Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts’ legendary attentive and personalized service to the high seas.

These superyacht voyages are expected to provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the hospitality brand’s luxury resort lifestyle at sea.

The yacht travel experience is marked by the industry’s highest crew-to-passenger ratio, exotic itineraries (with the option to be combined into B2Bs/back-to-back cruises for longer vacations), and extended port stays (late-night departures and overnight stays) for longer shore excursions and deeper land explorations.

Four Seasons Yachts’ main rival is The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

Decks and Cabins

Four Seasons I staterooms (95 total) are all outside, with step-out balconies/terrace sundecks, and in Suite categories. Around 60% of the passenger cabins are sized 76 m2/820 ft2 (combined indoor + outdoor space).

Each accommodation has floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows and direct access to a private terrace with padded furniture and low tables. The cabin ceiling height is ~2.4 m/8 ft.

Designed as residential-style apartments, some suites are multi-level and most are adjoining, providing the opportunity to book a villa-like residence at sea.

Each stateroom is custom-designed and costs US$4.2 million (per unit) to build.

The largest stateroom is the four-level Funnel Suite (spanning four floors/decks 11–12–14–15) and positioned around the smokestacks. Its total size is 927 m2/9975 ft2, including 470 m2/5055 ft2 indoor plus 457 m2/4915 ft2 outdoor (terrace with a wading pool). The Quadplex Suite also features a private spa facility and a top-deck sundeck. The Funnel Suite’s top floor is also the ship’s highest point.

After the Funnel Suite, the largest passenger accommodations are the Loft Suite (duplex/total 739 m2/7950 ft2), Portofino Suite (392 m2/4220 ft2), Malaga Suite (191 m2/2055 ft2), Saint-Tropez Suite (162 m2/1745 ft2), Milos Suite (152 m2/1635 ft2), and St. Barths Suite (147 m2/1530 ft2). The yacht also has 16x Grand Ocean Suites (94–106 m2), 15x Ocean Suites (83–94 m2), 15x Superior Seaview Suites (75–83 m2), and 42x Seaview Suites (50–57 m2).

Each Signature Suite has two or three bedrooms, separate living and dining spaces (indoor and outdoor tables for 6–8), and a private sundeck (with a splash pool and outdoor shower). Signature Suites can connect to adjoining cabins, accommodating 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, or 20 guests.

All bathrooms are finished in marble and feature walk-in showers, double vanities, and bathtubs.

Adjoining staterooms have modular walls, offering various vertical and horizontal combinations within the accommodation. The modular design (developed by Tillberg Design of Sweden/TDoS) unlocks 100+ different cabin-connection options, including the opportunity for ship charter clients (private and corporate) to reserve an entire side of a cabin deck, or up to 1200 m2/13,000 ft2 of total living space.

The yacht has 14 decks, of which 10 have cabins.

There are a total of 5 Lifts (passenger-accessible elevators) and several internal and external staircases.

Shipboard facilities and amenities

The cruise yacht has a total of 11 venues (restaurants and bars/lounges), all with floor-to-ceiling windows providing unobstructed sea views. The menus are ever-evolving and curated by Four Seasons Hotels’ acclaimed professionals, including chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists. Dining and lounge experiences are delivered by seasoned culinary teams and bartenders.

Breakfast is complimentary and served daily, while all other dining and bar services are à la carte. Children’s menus are also offered, with kids aged 5 and under dining for free.

Dining venues are named Terrasse (Mediterranean restaurant), Miuna (16-seat omakase restaurant), Pistachio (food bar/patisserie serving light breakfast and gourmet sweets), and Sedna (specialty restaurant with a per-person surcharge). Sedna’s changing menu lists specialties depending on the season and visiting regions. Dishes are prepared by a rotating cast of Four Seasons master chefs and guest chefs/culinary partners. Sedna also provides a sommelier-curated wine pairing with each dish complemented by distinct varietals from premium winemakers.

The Four Seasons yacht’s design allows approximately 50% more living space per passenger compared to other ultra-premium (all-suite) ships.

The multi-deck Atrium’s lower level houses the Lobby Hall (served by its own bar), the Guest Services Desk (24-hour Reception and Tour Desk), and the Cruise Director’s Office.

The wellness complex (on Deck 4) consists of a Gym/fitness area and spa facilities, including a Thermal Suite, Relaxation Lounge, Beauty Salon, Saunas, Treatment Rooms (for massages), and Locker Rooms (separate for men and women). Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts experts provide full services and certified programs related to fitness training, health, and nutrition. The Beauty Salon’s professional staff provides services such as manicure/pedicure, nail treatments, hairdressing, and barber treatments. Deck 4 also houses the Kids & Teens facilities (indoor playground).

Positioned at the canoe-shaped stern, Deck 5 houses the industry’s largest Pool Deck. The aft-facing sundeck has shaded seating areas and a large swimming pool named Piscina Pool (length 20 m/66 ft), surrounded by a leisure/relaxation area and served by Bar Piscine. In the evenings, the Pool Deck transforms into an outdoor cinema/beach club/alfresco dining venue and also doubles as a private event space (for exclusive parties and celebrations).

Deck 5’s Retail Shop is a premium boutique selling top-brand merchandise, including jewelry, watches, cosmetics, fashion apparel, and accessories.

Deck 6’s Aft Sundeck is an alfresco dining terrace also providing a Champagne & Caviar experience. In the evenings, open-deck parties are held here. Midship-aft are the Private Dining Room, Bar O, and the Cigar Lounge.

On Deck 11 is the second swimming pool surrounded by a sunbathing area and the Horizon Lounge (open-air venue served by the Horizon Bar).

The port-to-starboard Yacht Marina (spanning from portside to starboard) is transversal/dual, allowing unrestricted access to the four “sea limousines” (Ferretti RIVA tender boats for ship-to-shore passenger transportation) as well as to a wide range of watersports while the ship is at anchorage/at sea or in port. Activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, jetskiing, sailboating, windsurfing, and open-sea swimming (in a net-enclosed area), with equipment and accessories/toys provided complimentary. The Yacht Marina also facilitates alfresco dining (weather permitting) and is served with beverages by the Marina Bar.

The cruise company’s “Lead With Care” program guarantees the safety and well-being of all guests. The ship’s Infirmary/medical facility is fitted with the latest medical equipment and professionally staffed with resident physicians and nurses on 24-hour duty.

Itineraries

Information on Four Seasons voyages (regions, destinations, and itineraries—including homeports and call ports) was released in March 2024. In July, a total of 41 cruises opened for booking.

The Maiden Season’s voyages are in Southern Europe/the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

The inaugural cruise season (starting March 2026) groups 130 different ports/destinations in 30+ countries/territories in the Caribbean. Most itineraries are 7-night and visit destinations like Saint Barthélemy (Gustavia), the Grenadines (Mayreau, Bequia), Nevis (Charlestown), St. Lucia (Marigot Bay, Rodney Bay, Soufrière Bay, Tobago Cays), Barbados (Bridgetown, Speightstown), Dominica, Martinique (Le Marin, Pointe du Bout, Fort-de-France), Antigua (Falmouth), Guadeloupe (Îles des Saintes), Sint Maarten (Philipsburg), BVI (Peter Island), Aruba (Oranjestad), Curaçao (Willemstad).

Four Seasons Yachts’ first voyages in Europe are currently scheduled for March 2026 (Maiden Voyage March 20). The Mediterranean itineraries visit Gibraltar and ports in the Adriatic (Italy, Croatia, Montenegro), Western Med (Portugal, Spain), and Aegean (Greece, Turkey). Greek Isles itineraries visit Piraeus–Athens and popular islands such as Santorini, Milos, Paros, Ios, Mykonos, and Hydra.

Initially, it was announced that reservations for the inaugural cruises would be invitation-only, with prices starting from USD 2500/EUR 2300/GBP 2000 per person per night (with double occupancy).

To enhance sea vacations, all Four Seasons cruises are customizable and can be optionally extended by combining sailings with land stays (pre- and post-cruise packages) at Four Seasons properties (hotels and resorts).

Four Seasons I yacht schedule 2026

Next are listed the ship’s voyages scheduled for 2026 as lengths, itinerary themes, homeports, and departure dates.

Note: In August 2025, the Caribbean program was canceled (due to construction issues), with the Maiden Voyage rescheduled for March 20, 2026 (Mediterranean).

(MAIDEN VOYAGE/CANCELED) 7-night “Lesser Antilles featuring Antigua & St. Lucia” (Bridgetown to Oranjestad/Barbados–Aruba) voyages/departures Jan 25–Feb 1, Feb 15–22, From US$19,900

(canceled) 7-night “Lesser Antilles featuring Curaçao & Martinique” (Oranjestad to Philipsburg/Aruba–Saint Maarten) Feb 1–8, Feb 22–Mar 1, From US$19,900

(canceled) 7-night “Lesser Antilles featuring Nevis & the Grenadines” (Philipsburg to Bridgetown/St. Maarten–Barbados) Feb 8–15, Mar 1–8, From US$21,000

(canceled) 12-night “Grand Atlantic featuring Madeira & Gibraltar” (Transatlantic crossing from Bridgetown to Malaga/Barbados–Spain) Mar 8–20, From US$22,900

(MAIDEN VOYAGE) 9-night “Grand Mediterranean featuring Saint-Tropez & Trapani” (Malaga to Valletta/Spain–Malta) Mar 20–29, From US$29,500

7-night “Grand Mediterranean featuring Mykonos & Marmaris” (Valletta to Athens/Malta–Greece) Mar 29–Apr 5, From US$24,300

7-night “Greek Isles featuring Santorini and Yalikavak” (Athens to Istanbul/Greece–Turkey) Apr 5–12, Apr 19–26, May 3–10, May 17–24, From US$23,500

7-night “Greek Isles featuring Paros & Gocek” (Istanbul to Athens/Turkey–Greece) Apr 12–19, Apr 26–May 3, May 10–17, May 24–31, From US$23,500

5-night “Greek Isles featuring Santorini & Mykonos” (roundtrip from Athens) May 31–Jun 5, From US$20,300

9-night “Ionian and Dalmatian Coast featuring Monemvasia & Tivat” (Athens to Dubrovnik/Greece–Croatia) Jun 5–14, From US$36,500

7-night “Adriatic featuring Hvar and Rovinj” (Dubrovnik to Fusina–Venice/Croatia–Italy) Jun 14–21, Jun 28–Jul 5, Jul 12–19, From US$25,200

7-night “Adriatic featuring Opatija and Korčula” (Fusina–Venice to Dubrovnik/Italy–Croatia) Jun 21–28, Jul 5–12, Jul 19–26, From US$25,800

7-night “Grand Mediterranean featuring Brindisi and Gozo” (Dubrovnik to Valletta/Croatia–Malta) Jul 26–Aug 2, From US$25,100

7-night “Grand Mediterranean featuring Ischia and Saint-Cyr” (Valletta to Monte Carlo/Malta–Monaco) Aug 2–9, From US$24,800

7-night “The Rivieras featuring Porto Cervo and Saint-Tropez” (Monte Carlo to Palma de Mallorca/Monaco–Balearic Spain) Aug 9–16, Aug 23–30, Sep 20–27, Oct 18–25, From US$25,000

7-night “The Rivieras featuring Cassis and Portofino” (Palma de Mallorca to Monte Carlo/Balearic Spain–Monaco) Aug 16–23, Aug 30–Sep 6, Sep 27–Oct 4, From US$25,000

7-night “The Rivieras featuring Bonifacio and Positano” (Monte Carlo to Valletta/Monaco–Malta) Sep 6–13, From US$24,900

7-night “The Rivieras featuring Capri and Viareggio” (Valletta to Monte Carlo/Malta–Monaco) Sep 3–20, From US$25,100

5-night “The Rivieras featuring Portovenere and Bandol” (roundtrip from Monte Carlo) Oct 4–9, From US$19,100

9-night “The Rivieras featuring Argentario and L’Île-Rousse” (roundtrip from Monte Carlo) Oct 9–18, From US$28,400

7-night “The Rivieras featuring Sète and Valencia” (Palma de Mallorca to Malaga) Oct 25–Nov 1, From US$24,000

7-night “Grand Mediterranean featuring Casablanca and Lanzarote” (Canary Islands from Malaga to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) Nov 1–8, From US$24,000

11-night “Grand Atlantic featuring Santa Cruz and Dominica” (Transatlantic crossing from Las Palmas to Speightstown/Canaries–Barbados) Nov 8–19, From US$22,800

Note: The above-listed prices are in USD and per suite.