Four Seasons 1, the all-suite yacht scheduled to launch in 2026.
Travelers accustomed to Four Seasons style in design and repair now have the chance to experience each at sea when Four Seasons Yachts will set sail in 2026. Earlier this 12 months, the corporate announced its first 10 itineraries; earlier this week, 13 more were announced. All offer the choice of pre- or post-voyage shore excursions to the corporate’s resorts.
As Timothy Littley, Vice President of Itineraries and Planning at Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD and co-owner/operator of Four Seasons Yachts, explains, his intention was to create experiences that resonate deeply and truly express the spirit of adventure and discovery. “In our debut year, we will explore over 130 different destinations in more than 33 countries and territories,” he says. “My professional career and years of personal exploration have been dedicated to understanding the nuances of these places – their culture, their people and the unique experiences they offer – to ensure we put together something truly extraordinary for our guests.”
The lounge of the Loft Suite.
The first departures are scheduled for January 2026 and can go to Croatia, Gibraltar, Montenegro, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Turkey. The Mediterranean route can even put Greek islands within the highlight with stops in Athens, Ios, Santorini and Milos, but not at all times in the same old way: arrival on the favored tourist island of Santorini, for instance, shall be at 5 p.m., when the opposite cruise ships depart, allowing passengers to enjoy a less crowded island within the evening. Unknown but still value seeing islands reminiscent of Hydra and Naxos are also included. The first routes also include cruises to the Caribbean, visiting Saint Barthélemy (St. Barths), Nevis, the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Curaçao and Aruba. There, passengers disembark to experience the nightlife of St. Barths, the volcanic coral reefs and plush rainforest landscapes of Martinique, and sail within the Tobago Cays of St. Lucia, amongst other places.
The upper terrace of the Loft Suite
Itineraries announced this week include five-, seven- and nine-night voyages that soak up legendary ports reminiscent of Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Capri, Positano, Taormina, Palma de Mallorca and Valencia, in addition to lesser-known gems reminiscent of Portovenere in Italy, Fréjus and Mandelieu-la-Napoule in France, Ciutadella de Menorca in Spain and Gozo in Malta. To truly experience the destination, offshore activities shall be chosen that range from exploring the esteemed rosé vineyards in Bandol, France, to truffle hunting in Viareggio, Italy.
The Funnel Suite on 4 levels.
The Four Seasons 1 yacht shall be built by renowned Italian shipyard Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy, and can contain 95 suites with modular partitions that provide 100 different connection possibilities, including reserving one side of a deck for a big family or group of friends traveling together. The largest accommodations are seven Signature Suites, with 275 to 850 square meters of indoor and outdoor living space, two to a few bedrooms, separate living rooms, indoor and outdoor dining areas, splash pools, outdoor showers and the choice to attach additional suites together. The largest, the 850-square-meter Funnel Suite, includes 4 living levels and floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows. All suites feature a design that Fredrik Johannson, partner and managing director of Tillberg Design of Sweden, describes as as inviting because the group’s resorts, but unique to the yacht. “It had to have this incredibly elegant aura without being overly opulent,” he says. “For this reason, we aimed for a beautiful simplicity in the interior design.”
Elsewhere on the yacht, there are 11 restaurants, spa and wellness services and a 65-foot aft pool, all taken care of by staff on a 1:1 guest-staff ratio, just like what Four Seasons regulars experience ashore. And there shall be at the very least 41 opportunities to experience it; that is the variety of sailings planned for the primary 12 months at this point, with more to return.
