Four Seasons Yachts are best booked through Four Seasons Preferred Partner travel advisors. They can get you the best price, and also add a shipboard credit. Ford and his team are happy to help with any requests, and can be reached at [email protected].
Four Seasons is known for its luxury hotels, though soon the brand will be getting into the cruising industry, with the introduction of Four Seasons Yachts. Four Seasons is taking a unique approach toward its journeys, because the whole concept almost seems designed for people who wouldn’t necessarily take cruises.
Four Seasons Yachts will set sail in early 2026, and journeys have been bookable for quite some time now. I want to take an updated look at what guests can expect, as a lot of additional information has been released over time. I’ll go over all the information in detail below, but just to cover some of the very basics:
- Four Seasons Yachts will offer an all-suite experience with just 95 accommodations on the ship, offering one of the most exclusive cruising experiences to date
- Four Seasons Yachts is selling cruises for sailings as of January 2026; the best way to book these is through a Four Seasons Preferred Partner travel advisor, as they can add a shipboard credit, which you won’t get when booking direct
- Four Seasons Yachts will initially sail the Caribbean and Mediterranean, offering five to 14 night cruises
- Four Seasons Yachts rates start at roughly $3,000 per suite per night, including breakfast, non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks, and gratuities; lunch, dinner, and alcohol, aren’t included
With the above out of the way, let’s take a closer look at the details.
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What is the Four Seasons Yachts ship like?
Four Seasons Yachts is the name of Four Seasons’ new cruising venture, which is a partnership between the hotel group and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd. The plan is to eventually offer multiple vessels, with the first expected to be delivered in late 2025, and the second expected to be delivered in late 2026.
The ships are being produced by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, with interiors by Tillberg of Sweden, and creative direction by Prosper Assouline. Each vessel has an estimated cost of around €400 million.
While I’ll talk more about the accommodations below, let me first cover some of the basics of the ship:
- The vessel will be 207 meters (679 feet) long and 27 meters (89 feet) wide, and will feature 14 decks
- The vessel will have just 95 accommodations, in an all-suite layout
- The ship will feature 11 different restaurants and lounges, to give guests a variety of options
- The ship will feature an onboard transverse marina, allowing guests easy access to water toys that you’d traditionally only find on privately owned yachts; this will also offer tiered lounging decks
- The aft deck will boast a 20-meter (66-foot) salt water pool, making it one of the largest at sea; this can quickly be emptied and the floor can be raised, and converted into a multi-function area
- The ship will offer nearly 50% more living space per guest than what’s currently available in the industry, and will have a staff to guest ratio of roughly 1:1
- As a relatively small and intimate “cruise ship,” Four Seasons Yachts will, when possible, anchor and then tender guests into the port, as opposed to using a cruise terminal
- Kate McCue will be the first captain of Four Seasons Yachts’ ship; she’s kind of a cruising legend, and probably the world’s most famous cruise ship captain
I want to briefly put into context just how spacious this ship it. For example, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is another luxury cruise line associated with a hotel group. The company’s first ship, Evrima, is 190 meters with 149 rooms, while this one will be 207 meters with 95 rooms, which is a huge difference.
What are suites like on Four Seasons Yachts?
Four Seasons Yachts will feature just 95 accommodations, in an all-suite layout. The cabin layout here completely redefines what you’d ordinarily expect to find on a cruise ship, from the size of the entry level accommodations, to the absurdly over-the-top specialty suites. You can view all the details of the suites at this link.
First let’s cover the four suite categories of which there are multiple available, which make up 88 of the 95 suites onboard (all the square footage amounts include indoor and outdoor space):
- There will be 42 Seaview Suites, offering 537 to 613 square feet, and featuring a spacious bedroom with a double-vanity marble bathroom and a private terrace; this can accommodate two adults and one infant
- There will be 15 Superior Seaview Suites, offering 807 to 893 square feet, and featuring a bedroom with a large sitting area, a double-vanity bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower, and a large outdoor terrace; this can accommodate two adults and one infant or one child
- There will be 15 Ocean Suites, offering 893 to 1,011 square feet, and featuring a larger bedroom, a separate living room, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a private terrace; this can accommodate three adults, or two adults and two children
- There will be 16 Grand Ocean Suites, offering 1,012 to 1,140 square feet in an “L-shape,” with a large living room, bedroom, and terrace; this can accommodate three adults, or two adults and two children
Beyond that, there are seven specialty suites, with the most impressive being the Funnel Suite, which is a four level suite that covers a total of 9,975 square feet. This has everything from a splash pool, to a private elevator, to an outdoor gym, to a private kitchen.
What is dining like on Four Seasons Yachts?
Four Seasons Yachts will feature 11 distinct restaurant and bar concepts, so there’s no shortage of choice. While I’ll talk more about inclusions in a bit, let me emphasize that only breakfast, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks are included with these sailings, so lunch, dinner, and alcoholic drinks, come at an extra charge. With that in mind, here are the venues:
- Terrasse will be the all-day dining venue, serving coastal Mediterranean cuisine
- Miuna will be open for lunch and dinner, serving a Japanese omakase experience
- Sedna will be open for lunch and dinner, serving as the fine dining restaurant
- Salon will be the all-day lounge area, serving drinks, snacks, afternoon tea, and more
- Bar Piscine will be the all-day pool bar, serving cocktails, meals, and more
- Champagne & Caviar will be open in the evening, serving champagne and caviar with a view
- Horizon Lounge will be open for lunch and in the early evening, as an adults-only venue with a beach club vibe
- Marina Bar will be the all-day snack bar, serving light bites, like smoothies, sandwiches, and more
- Cigar Lounge will be open in the afternoon and late into the night, with a selection of spirits, cigars, and more
- Bar O will be open in the afternoon and late into the night, embracing the cocktail culture of the 1960s and 1970s
- Pistachio will be the all-day cafe, serving coffee, fresh pastries, and more
How expensive are Four Seasons Yachts journeys?
Obviously Four Seasons Yachts is going after the high-end of the cruise market, and the company is largely targeting people who might otherwise consider chartering a private yacht.
Nonetheless, pricing is actually more attractive than most people had assumed. The first thing to understand is that pricing is per suite, rather than per guest. Most cruise lines have a per person cost based on double occupancy, while in the case of Four Seasons Yachts, you’re simply paying for the suite, regardless of how many people are in them (up to the occupancy limit).
Four Seasons Yachts journeys start at roughly $3,000 per suite per day. The exact cost varies by journey, but you’ll pretty regularly find entry level pricing within that range. Furthermore, as you’d expect, the premium suites can go for a lot more, with the Funnel Suite regularly costing $200K+ per journey.
You can look up the cost of sailings directly on the Four Seasons Yachts website. Just look up any journey, and then look at the section listing suite types and fares. The taxes and fees beyond what’s listed are typically minimal.
When the concept of Four Seasons Yachts was first announced, many people assumed a cruise would cost six figures for any kind of suite. So the pricing ended up being much lower than that (though obviously still at the top end of the market).
What’s included with Four Seasons Yachts journeys?
Four Seasons Yachts is taking a different approach than other cruise lines when it comes to inclusions. When some people think of a cruise, the thought of a floating all-you-can-eat buffet might come to mind. Four Seasons is going exactly the opposite direction. With Four Seasons Yachts:
- All rates include daily breakfast, a selection of non-alcoholic drinks, some light snacks throughout the day, and gratuities
- Lunch, dinner, and alcoholic beverages, will be available at an additional cost
- All meals and beverages for children 12 years of age and under are included in the fare
On the surface, it might seem a little strange for what might just be the world’s most luxurious cruise line to also have among the most a la carte pricing. But I can also see where they’re coming from:
- Four Seasons wants to create a resort experience at sea; just as Four Seasons doesn’t have all-inclusive resorts on land, it also doesn’t have it at sea
- I would think Four Seasons assumes that many guests will specifically want to dine off the ship in many of the destinations that are served (like in the Mediterranean), so including all meals is kind of silly
Obviously this is a tradeoff. Everyone would rather have something included than not. But at the same time, I think the cruise costs are lower than many expected, but with an a la carte component.
Keep in mind that if you book through a travel advisor affiliated with Four Seasons Preferred Partner, you can receive a shipboard credit, which can at least help offset some of the costs incurred onboard.
How do you book Four Seasons Yachts cruises?
The best way to book a Four Seasons Yachts itinerary is through a travel advisor affiliated with Four Seasons Preferred Partner. There’s no markup when booking through a travel advisor, and they can help you sort through all the details, and can even add a shipboard credit (which varies based on the length of the itinerary and type of suite that you book).
Ford and his team are happy to help with Four Seasons Yachts bookings, and can be reached at [email protected]. They have experience with booking Four Seasons Yachts, and belong to the Preferred Partner program.
So, what are the logistics of booking like? For most suite types, your itinerary can be placed on a 24-hour hold. Then a 25% deposit will be required to lock in your booking, with the balance due 150 days before the sailing. Up until that point, you generally have the ability to cancel, minus an administrative fee. You’ll want to check with an eligible travel advisor to learn the exact terms, as they do vary.
Where do Four Seasons Yachts itineraries go?
Four Seasons Yachts is expected to sale in the Caribbean in winter, and in the Mediterranean in summer. As of now, journeys have gone on sale for sailings departing anywhere from January 25, 2026, through January 28, 2027. While the journeys are anywhere from five to 12 nights, you’ll notice that the itineraries aren’t the same week-to-week, which is intended so that people can take longer journeys while visiting different destinations.
Journeys will start in the Caribbean, with the following itineraries (all in 2026):
- Antigua & St. Lucia, Lesser Antilles (seven nights, starting at $19,900); January 25 through February 1, February 15 through February 22
- Curaçao & Martinique, Lesser Antilles (seven nights, starting at $19,900); February 1 through February 8, February 22 through March 1
- Nevis & the Grenadines, Lesser Antilles (seven nights, starting at $19,900); February 8 through February 15, March 1 through March 8
Then the ship will be moving to the Mediterranean, with the following itineraries (all in 2026):
- Madeira & Gibraltar, Grand Atlantic (12 nights, starting at $22,900); March 8 through March 20
- Saint-Tropez & Trapani, Grand Mediterranean (nine nights, starting at $28,500); March 20 through March 29
- Mykonos & Marmaris, Grand Mediterranean (seven nights, starting at $23,500); March 29 through April 5
- Santorini & Yalikavak, Greek Isles (seven nights, starting at $23,500); April 5 through April 12, April 19 through April 26, May 3 through May 10, May 17 through May 24
- Göcek & Kos, Greek Isles (seven nights, starting at $23,500); April 12 through April 19, April 26 through May 3, May 10 through May 17, May 24 through May 31
- Santorini & Mykonos, Greek Isles (five nights, starting at $19,000); May 31 through June 5
- Monemvasia & Tivat, Ionian & Dalmatian Coast (nine nights, starting at $33,500); June 5 through June 14
- Hvar & Rovinj, Adriatic (seven nights, starting at $25,200); June 14 through June 21, June 28 through July 5, July 12 through July 19
- Opatija & Korčula, Adriatic (seven nights, starting at $25,800); June 21 through June 28, July 5 through July 12, July 19 through July 26
- Brindisi & Gozo, Grand Mediterranean (seven nights, starting at $25,100); July 26 through August 2
- Ischia & Saint-Cyr, Grand Mediterranean (seven nights, starting at $24,800); August 2 through August 9
- Porto Cervo & Saint-Tropez, The Rivieras (seven nights, starting at $25,000); August 9 through August 16, August 23 through August 30, September 20 through September 27, October 18 through October 25
- Cassis & Portofino, The Rivieras (seven nights, starting at $25,000); August 16 through August 23, August 30 through September 6, September 27 through October 4
- Bonifacio & Positano, The Rivieras (seven nights, starting at $24,900); September 6 through September 13
- Capri & Viareggio, The Rivieras (seven nights, starting at $25,100); September 13 through September 20
- Portovenere & Bandol, The Rivieras (five nights, starting at $19,100); October 4 through October 9
- Argentario & L’Île-Rousse, The Rivieras (nine nights, starting at $28,400); October 9 through October 18
- Sète & Valencia, The Rivieras (seven nights, starting at $24,000); October 25 through November 1
- Casablanca & Lanzarote, Grand Mediterranean (seven nights, starting at $24,000); November 1 through November 8
Then the ship will be moving back to the Caribbean, with the following itineraries (in 2026, going into 2027):
- Santa Cruz & Dominica, Grand Atlantic Crossing (11 nights, starting at $22,800); November 8 through November 19
- Tobago & Grenada, Lesser Antilles (10 nights, starting at $25,400); November 19 through November 29
- Nevis & Saint Martin, Lesser Antilles (seven nights, starting at $20,200); November 29 through December 6
- St Barths & Martinique, Lesser Antilles (seven nights, starting at $20,200); December 6 through December 13
- Anguilla & Antigua, Grand Caribbean (seven nights, starting at $20,100); December 13 through December 20
- St Barths & Marie-Galante, Grand Caribbean (seven nights, starting at $23,200); December 20 through December 27
- British Virgin Islands & Guadeloupe, Grand Caribbean (14 nights, starting at $42,700); December 20 through January 3
- Nevis & Exuma Sound, Grand Caribbean (seven nights, starting at $23,200); December 27 through January 3
- Exuma Sound, Bahamas (five nights, starting at $17,300); January 3 through January 8, January 8 through January 13, January 13 through January 18
- Tobago & Dominica, Grand Caribbean (13 nights, starting at $29,600); January 18 through January 31
For more information, check out the voyage finder for Four Seasons Yachts, which gives you the details on all of the itineraries.
Bottom line
Four Seasons is getting into the luxury cruise business, with the introduction of Four Seasons Yachts. The inaugural journeys are on sale for sailings as of early 2026. It’s exciting to see Four Seasons get into the cruising business — the brand is known for its great hotels, so hopefully it can deliver the same experience at sea.
What do you make of Four Seasons Yachts?
I respectfully disagree with many of the comments here.
First, it not being all inclusive may actually be a plus in some markets where all-inclusive and luxury are antonyms (Europe in particular). When you drop that kind of money on a floating room, you probably don't really need to pay close attention to the price of your caesar salad.
Then, the choice of routes may be tailored to segments that have never done a cruise...
I respectfully disagree with many of the comments here.
First, it not being all inclusive may actually be a plus in some markets where all-inclusive and luxury are antonyms (Europe in particular). When you drop that kind of money on a floating room, you probably don't really need to pay close attention to the price of your caesar salad.
Then, the choice of routes may be tailored to segments that have never done a cruise before as many high net individuals value privacy and exclusivity way above value (Aman resorts, Eden Roc, Chivasom etc were build on that formula).
Lastly, with the strong, world-wide brand recognition (contrary to RC), I could see this succeeding, especially if they go after the honeymooners.
First, it should be noted that Four Seasons Yachts is owned by Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., not Four Seasons hotels (as with other hotel brands that lend their name in joint marketing agreements with third party operators. Second, many questions were raised when its initial President, very highly regarded experienced cruise ship executive bailed, along with the co-founder, a bad omen. Frankly, while the hardware is certainly nice in terms of guest/ship size ratio, I'd...
First, it should be noted that Four Seasons Yachts is owned by Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., not Four Seasons hotels (as with other hotel brands that lend their name in joint marketing agreements with third party operators. Second, many questions were raised when its initial President, very highly regarded experienced cruise ship executive bailed, along with the co-founder, a bad omen. Frankly, while the hardware is certainly nice in terms of guest/ship size ratio, I'd give it a hard pass. People go on cruises, particularly luxury cruises (like the excellent Seabourm, Silversea and Regent) to enjoy a seamless, relaxing, stress free experience, not to have to look at menu prices when dining. I know they have a tie-in with Virtuoso, which may explain Ben's post, but for someone like Ben, who hasn't cruises since childhood and likes to explore new destinations, I would think a far more interesting choice would be cfruising to a region which is best (or only) accessible by cruise ship, like Antarctica, where I'd strongly recommend Luxury French cruise line PONANT, for its experience in the region and top luxury inclusive product. Lastly, I think Four Seasons Yachts is set up for failure.
Those concerns are fair but I'd note they appointed Ben Trodd to run it, who has been with FS and Aman forever and is well respected. Cruises are not for me so I absolutely agree with your comment about the itineraries. As far as I had heard, these are just for the first couple of seasons as they get their "sea legs" and then will look into other itineraries as well. While it's not the...
Those concerns are fair but I'd note they appointed Ben Trodd to run it, who has been with FS and Aman forever and is well respected. Cruises are not for me so I absolutely agree with your comment about the itineraries. As far as I had heard, these are just for the first couple of seasons as they get their "sea legs" and then will look into other itineraries as well. While it's not the same, FS has operated the Palau Explorer for a while now, so they do have some experience with cruising. I do think people are hugely underestimating how many wealthy people there are that will do this - they immediately had a wait-list when bookings opened.
I wonder if they will be docked in the evening time so people could have drinks or dinner on land....If not than having a non full experience means that they are really just charging people more because people would have no other options.
I looked at the website a bit, and most evenings the ship will be sailing at dinner time, so you are going to be stuck paying to eat onboard. There are a few ports that stay later, where it would be nice to eat on shore.
Hard pass. I’ll take my 2000 sqft owners suite on Oceania for less than $3k/day including all meals and some alcohol. I even get my own hot tub on my balcony which is the entire width of the ship. If only I could get 3 Chase points/$ like the good old days.
Popcorn in hand when they start going up in flames. what a misguided approach to just include breakfast for 3000 bucks a day. OK so what about days at sea???? if you intend on doing any interesting itineraries you'll have to do many days at sea and what about the transatlantic crossings. unless they know something I don't i can already read the tea leaves and how its going to end.
I'm a bit surprised at the itineraries being offered. My sense is that the cruise industry has decided the market has become tired with Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises (been there, done that) and the industry has started to offer different itineraries -- river cruises, great lake cruises, Antarctica and the Arctic. I guess Four Seasons will be targeting smaller ports of call.
Insane prices. I was looking forward to these ships, but not anymore. Pay over $3,000 per day and no lunch and dinner included? Seriously.
Honestly, given the size of the ship the prices probably accurately reflect what they need to bring in operate it profitably. They call it a yacht, but 679ft long and 89ft wide is not a yacht. That's a full-blown cruise ship. On the smaller end of cruise ships, but still a cruise ship. For comparison, the Oceania Rivieras are only 100ft longer, but carry about 10x as many guests. You're paying for the extremely large...
Honestly, given the size of the ship the prices probably accurately reflect what they need to bring in operate it profitably. They call it a yacht, but 679ft long and 89ft wide is not a yacht. That's a full-blown cruise ship. On the smaller end of cruise ships, but still a cruise ship. For comparison, the Oceania Rivieras are only 100ft longer, but carry about 10x as many guests. You're paying for the extremely large minimum room size, the number of available restaurants, and the massive pool on the back.
I bet this ship will have a massive design flaw.
The funnel‘s location is very far foward. Given it is diesel/ heavy fuel (and not LNG) powered, you can‘t rule out that there will be soot/tar particles.
Never would I go on this ship because of the health risks.
It seems that Fincantieri has nothing learned from the MSC Seaside class ships.
I went on the MSC Seaview and on the white party at the...
I bet this ship will have a massive design flaw.
The funnel‘s location is very far foward. Given it is diesel/ heavy fuel (and not LNG) powered, you can‘t rule out that there will be soot/tar particles.
Never would I go on this ship because of the health risks.
It seems that Fincantieri has nothing learned from the MSC Seaside class ships.
I went on the MSC Seaview and on the white party at the main pool behind the funnel my white clothes got black stains. The MsC laundry could not remove all stains and they did not reimburse me appropriately for the damage. They cited a ridiculous rule of a fixed 30% reimbursement of the purchase price - no matter how old/ new your clothes have been.
However, it was not as bad as in this review! Unbelievable!
https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2986936-very-bad-soot-tar-on-the-seashore/
Be smart and don‘t spend a fortune for a cruise where the cruise line does not take care of your health and pollution.
To all those who can afford this: congratulations on your recent tax breaks provided to you by Dear Leader.
Would you like to travel on this or an equivalent cruise? It would be interesting to compare the experience on board with that of a luxury hotel on land.
Costs on water a multiple of those on land.
Which is why I have never understood the appeal.
I think they may be going after the ones who've already done the land version multiple times already.