Embarking on a Journey with Four Seasons Yachts

Discovering Four Seasons Yachts

Recently, Four Seasons has officially ventured into the world of cruising with its brand, Four Seasons Yachts. Their inaugural ship set sail in March 2026, offering voyages in the Mediterranean during the summer and the Caribbean in winter. What sets Four Seasons Yachts apart is its spacious accommodations for each guest, the unique boarding process, and its distinctive ticket pricing model.

Unique Pricing Model

The ticketing model of Four Seasons Yachts is garnering attention for two main reasons: it is not all-inclusive, and it does not charge per guest. This approach may raise eyebrows, so let’s take a closer look.

Excluding Meals and Alcohol

Most major cruise lines include all meals in their ticket prices, and luxury cruises typically offer complimentary alcoholic beverages as well. However, Four Seasons Yachts operates differently: the fare covers accommodation, breakfast, non-alcoholic drinks, and gratuities. Lunch, dinner, and alcoholic beverages incur additional charges.

Notably, children under 5 eat free throughout the journey, unless they order room service. If you book your trip through a travel agent affiliated with Four Seasons Preferred Partner, you may receive onboard credit to spend on food and drinks.

Suite-Based Pricing

One interesting aspect is that Four Seasons Yachts charges by suite rather than per guest. Typically, fares are calculated per person based on the number of occupants in a room. However, Four Seasons Yachts charges per suite, regardless of how many people occupy it. This is similar to hotel bookings, where the room rate remains constant as long as the guest count does not exceed the limit.

Food and Beverage Costs

Four Seasons Yachts estimates that guests may spend around $250 per person per day on food and drinks. Of course, this is just an estimate, and actual spending can vary, especially with alcoholic beverages. After the ship's official launch, the company provided sample menus with pricing, which was a welcome addition.

Feedback on Pricing and Service

I have seen some criticism regarding Four Seasons' à la carte pricing model. Everyone seeks a different experience, and the market will ultimately decide if this model makes sense. I admit I was quite surprised when I first heard about this, as I had always thought of cruise ships as floating restaurants.

In fact, the experience includes many enticing elements, and having sailed with Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection for the past 20 years, I appreciated how nearly everything was included. I want to clarify that I don’t have a strong opinion on this; I just think that just because something is different doesn’t mean it’s bad.

Reasonable Pricing

It's important to note that the costs of Four Seasons Yachts are actually much more reasonable than many people expected before the official launch. Don’t get me wrong; the prices are still high compared to other cruise lines, but Four Seasons offers a truly unique experience, a product that is unmatched at sea.

Prices start at approximately $3,000 per suite per night, depending on the itinerary. The lowest-priced itinerary begins at around $1,900 per suite per night, while the most expensive one is about $3,350 per night.

Conclusion

Regardless, Four Seasons Yachts provides spacious accommodations and top-notch service. Furthermore, with only 95 accommodations on board, this exclusivity enhances the unique experience you will have aboard Four Seasons Yachts.