By
Richard Humphreys |
Setting sail in March 2026, the new Four Seasons I will debut in the Mediterranean before repositioning to the Caribbean later in the year. Across its first year and with a variety of itineraries, the new ship – the first in the Four Seasons Yacht fleet – will travel to 130 destinations.
Its first sailing will be the nine-day ‘Grand Mediterranean’ voyage which will sail from Malaga, Spain, and call at various locations such as Saint-Tropez, France, and Sicily, Italy, before finishing at Valletta, Malta. Guests on the debut voyage can explore Saint-Tropez’s pastel-hued boutiques and cobbled streets, discover Roman ruins and ancient caves in Isla di Ponza, Italy, and dive in Xlendi Bay beneath the cliffs of the island of Gozo, Malta.
In November 2026, the ship will cross from Las Palmas, Spain, for its first sailing in the Caribbean. After six days at sea, it will reach Lesser Antilles for a beach day, before then sailing to Portsmouth, Dominica, and St. John’s, Antigua. Dominica is widely known as the Caribbean’s ‘Nature Island’ due to its lush rainforests, waterfalls and black sand beaches. Guests can hike through volcanic landscapes in the Valley of Desolation or go for a dip in pools beneath waterfalls. The trip ends at St. John’s, a small town known for its culture, dining and shopping.
The 679-foot-long ship features 95 suites, each offering panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling windows and access to private terraces. A 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio ensures that travellers are well catered for, with service supported by an ‘experience concierge’ who will help craft a personalised trip for guests seeking alternatives to the pre-selected excursion activities. Amenities include a spa, fitness centre, 20-metre pool and 11 restaurants and lounges, with food crafted to fine-dining standards.
Dining venues include Terrasse, which offers coastal cuisine made with local ingredients; Miuna, where traditional Japanese cooking meets sustainably sourced ingredients and Sedna, where the menu offers ‘flavours of the world’. Pistachio specialises in fine French viennoiseries, savoury bites and coffee, while Marina Bay, transforms from a daytime juice bar into an evening cocktail lounge.
Truffle hunting in Slovenia is just one of the many shore experiences that guests can enjoy when sailing on Four Seasons I
A unique feature of the ship is the transverse marina, which opens across both sides of the yacht and places guests directly at sea level for access to the water’s edge. This two-deck space can accommodate over 100 guests and includes a bar, lounge and extendable dock with a sea pool.
Fitness enthusiasts can ride electric hydrofoils and water bikes or paddle kayaks and inflatable paddleboards. At many destinations, guests can also use pedalboards to navigate shorelines at their own pace. They can also join the ‘Grand Touring Experience’, with custom-built vessels such as beachlanders and limo tenders carrying guests to nearby reefs, dive sites, waterfront restaurants, secluded beach clubs and hard-to-reach harbours.
The shore and sea experiences are divided into adventure, exploration, culture, culinary, relaxation and shopping categories. Highlights include truffle hunting in Piran, Slovenia; exploring Maremma, Italy, in a vintage Alfa Romeo Spider, with lunch and a wine-cellar tour at the Michelin-starred restaurant Da Caino; and playing a round on Sandy Lane golf course on the west coast of Barbados.
The first sailing of Four Seasons I is on 20 March 2026.
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