The maiden voyage on March 20 is a nine-night itinerary, departing from Málaga, Spain, and ending in Valletta, Malta. The current entry-level suite price is $51,900 per suite.
Four Seasons' First Luxury Cruise Ship to Set Sail on March 20: $51,900 Per Suite, Rooms 50% Larger Than Average
On February 25, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts' cruise brand Four Seasons Yachts took delivery of its first ultra-luxury cruise ship, Four Seasons I, from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, with its maiden voyage scheduled for March 20.
In a press release, Fincantieri stated that Four Seasons I is the world's first smart ultra-luxury cruise ship, leveraging artificial intelligence and real-time data for safer, more efficient operations, with an open digital architecture that allows for future technological upgrades.
This year, Four Seasons I will cruise the Mediterranean, including the Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Atlantic Ocean, with stops at renowned coastal resorts such as Saint-Tropez and the Riviera in France, Ponza in Italy, the Greek Islands, Casablanca in Morocco, and Las Palmas in Spain.
Above: Four Seasons I Mediterranean itinerary
Four Seasons I has a gross tonnage of 34,000 and a length of 207 meters. It was designed by Sweden's Tillberg Design and will be operated by Italian luxury yacht company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD.
The ship features an all-suite, residential layout, with 95 luxurious suites, each equipped with a spacious balcony and open-plan living space, offering guests panoramic sea views. The average living area per person is 50% larger than the industry standard.
The ship's iconic Funnel Suite offers 457 square meters of indoor and outdoor space, with a duplex layout and floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows featuring the largest continuous glass panels at sea, providing 280-degree panoramic views.
In terms of amenities, Four Seasons I features 11 dining options, a full-service spa, a side-access waterside deck, and a stern pool measuring approximately 65 feet long and 18 feet wide, which the company claims is one of the largest pools at sea.
According to Cruise Mapper data, Four Seasons I cost €400 million to build. A second ship, Four Seasons II, is scheduled to debut in 2027.
The 2027 Mediterranean season will also expand, with all-new itineraries distinct from the inaugural season, adding stops such as Lisbon, Portugal; Rimini, Italy; and Zakynthos, Greece, as well as routes to Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Recently, Four Seasons Yachts also announced expansion plans for the 2027-2028 Caribbean season, with stops including Papagayo and Golfo Dulce in Costa Rica, Cartagena in Colombia, Anguilla, Soufrière Bay, and St. Barthélemy. Additionally, Four Seasons Yachts will offer Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year themed cruises.
｜Source: Official press release, Fincantieri website
｜Image credit: Four Seasons Yachts website