By
Laura Hyde |
Anglo-Eastern Cruise Management supported the successful maiden voyage of Four Seasons Yachts’ first ship, Four Seasons I, in the Mediterranean in March 2026. The sailing marked the brand’s entry into the ultra-luxury yacht segment.
Anglo-Eastern, the brand’s technical ship management partner, has been involved in the project since 2024 when the yacht was being constructed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri at its Ancona shipyard. The company will be responsible for ongoing technical management, safety and regulatory compliance, and crew recruitment and training, all customised to Four Seasons’ standards. It will also provide shore support, looking after fuel procurement, emissions related compliance, itinerary and port support, medical coordination and voyage security monitoring.
Four Seasons I has a 20-metre aft pool deck
“From the outset, close cooperation with Malta Flag (Transport Malta), the shipowner and the classification society was essential,” said Neil McNeil, managing director at Anglo-Eastern. “The yacht’s highly customised design called for tailored operating procedures to ensure tender operations for limousines, side shell doors and floating marinas, and onboard water sports could be introduced safely and seamlessly. This is further backed by a bespoke safety management system.”