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Yacht-stylearound 200 guestsResidential, very high-end

Four Seasons Yachts

The newest entrant at the very top of the market: hotel-brand luxury on a yacht of around 200 guests.

Photo: Ilkka Simomaa · CC BY 4.0

Four Seasons Yachts brings the hotel group's service culture to sea on an exceptionally spacious yacht with a small number of large suites, launching in 2026 with Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries.

The proposition is space and service: a small number of very large suites, a crew ratio that rivals the best hotels, and the Four Seasons habit of remembering everything. The yacht is new, which means we are watching early sailings closely before making firm recommendations.

For couples and small family groups who already choose Four Seasons on land, this is the obvious step to sea. For those who want a track record, we would currently steer towards lines with more sailings behind them and revisit as the programme matures.

What's included

  • All-suite accommodation
  • Dining and selected drinks
  • Gratuities and Wi-Fi

Ships

  • Four Seasons I

Best for

Families
★★★
Grandparents
★★★★
Couples
★★★★★
Children
★★
Food
★★★★★
Formality
★★Relaxed
Adventure
★

Blackbury's editorial opinion after comparing the lines for the parties we plan for. Not an independent rating, a supplier claim or a customer review.

On board

What Four Seasons Yachts is actually like

Four honest notes, in our words, on the things people ask us about most.

Suites
Ninety-five suites, the smallest around 50 square metres, with a Funnel Suite over four levels at the top. Terraces throughout; more hotel residence than cabin.
Dining
Multiple restaurants and lounges with Four Seasons service, private dining in suites, and a flexible, unhurried rhythm.
Facilities
A transverse marina, a large pool deck, a spa and a tiny guest count that makes everything feel private.
Children
No children's club announced; this is an adult, very high-end product. We would recommend it for couples and small groups of adults first.

Who it's for

  • Couples who already choose Four Seasons on land
  • Small family groups willing to pay for the most space at sea
  • Milestone celebrations

Who it isn't for

  • Travellers who want a line with years of sailings to judge
  • Large multigenerational groups needing many connecting suites
  • Anyone budget-conscious

Not sure Four Seasons Yachts is the right fit?

Tell us who's travelling and what matters most. We'll say honestly whether we'd book this line for you, or which one we'd choose instead.

Where they sail

Destinations

Positano stacked above the sea on the Amalfi coast
Late May to June and September to early October. July and August for school holidays, booked well ahead.

Mediterranean

The easiest great cruise there is: short flights, famous ports, and a ship for every kind of family.

Sunset over the whitewashed houses of Oia, Santorini
June and September are ideal; July and August are hot and busy; October still swims.

Greek Islands

Small ships, island overnights, and a late season that runs into October.

The walled old town of Dubrovnik and its harbour from above
May to June and September; July and August are warm and busy.

Adriatic & Croatia

Venice, Dubrovnik and Kotor in a week, on ships small enough for the old harbours.

Friendship Beach on Bequia in the Grenadines, palms over a quiet bay
December to April. Christmas and New Year sailings book 12 months ahead.

Caribbean

Winter sun for the whole family, on ships that make Christmas and half-term easy.

Good to know

Four Seasons Yachts: questions we're asked

Would you recommend a brand-new yacht?

With care. We tell clients plainly when a product is new and what that means, and we often suggest a proven alternative for a once-in-a-lifetime family trip. For couples who want to be among the first, we are happy to plan it.

Further reading

Before you decide on Four Seasons Yachts

Our own planning notes: who a ship suits, how many cabins to book, when to go.

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