Four Seasons II: A Second 79-Suite Yacht-Hotel Sets Sail in 2028

Luxury hospitality has well and truly set sail. Barely three months after the christening of its first vessel, Four Seasons has unveiled the **Four Seasons II**, a second yacht-hotel whose inaugural voyage is set for April 2028. With 79 suites and a new accommodation category, conceived as a true apartment at sea, the Canadian group confirms that it sees ultra-luxury cruising as much more than a mere interlude: it’s a floating extension of its palaces.

Four Seasons II: A Second Floating Palace, Two Years After the First

The Four Seasons I, a floating palace valued at 400 million euros with an admiral suite costing up to 330,000 euros per night, inaugurated the brand’s maritime adventure on 20 March 2026, with its first departure from Málaga symbolically timed for the group’s 65^th anniversary. Less than three months later, Four Seasons is already following up and officially announcing its twin vessel. **The Four Seasons II will adopt the codes of the first vessel, pushing the residential concept even further.** It will feature 79 suites and will set sail for its inaugural voyage in April 2028. Notably, reservations are already open.

‘Yacht Residential Suites’, a Luxury Apartment at Sea

This is the major new feature of this second vessel. **Four Seasons introduces a new category called « Yacht Residential Suites », true two-to-four-bedroom apartments spread across the upper decks.** Designed for long stays, group travel, and multi-generational holidays, these suites feature their own kitchen, reception areas, and dedicated lounges. The largest ones add a private swimming pool, an outdoor shower, and wellness areas, all complemented by a personal concierge service responsible for orchestrating bookings and experiences, both on board and ashore.

Fincantieri and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings at the Helm

Behind the Four Seasons II, we find the same trio as for the first vessel. **Luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings is its co-owner and operator, the Italian shipyard Fincantieri handles construction, and Four Seasons applies its distinctive hospitality touch.** The main selling point remains the service: the vessel promises a one-to-one crew member to guest ratio, a level of attention rarely achieved even by the finest land-based hotels. For its leaders, this second vessel further enhances personalisation and the idea of a true « home at sea ».

The Rush of Major Hotel Brands Towards the Sea

Four Seasons is not alone in this venture. **Prestige hospitality is converging entirely towards the sea, transforming ultra-luxury cruising into a new playground for major brands.** Ritz-Carlton led the way with its Yacht Collection, Aman is preparing its own vessel, and Orient Express is about to launch its Corinthian sailboats. The mechanism is the same everywhere: capitalise on an affluent clientele already won over by the brand on land, by offering them the same promise of service in a setting that changes port every morning. This upheaval extends beyond just hospitality, as luxury cruising itself is also experiencing its biggest power plays in years. Luxury giants have fully integrated this, as exemplified by the global hotel empire built by Bernard Arnault and LVMH.

Our Perspective

By doubling its fleet even before its first vessel has completed its inaugural season, Four Seasons sends a clear signal. **The yacht-hotel is not an isolated marketing stunt, but a new pillar of luxury hospitality.** One major unknown remains: the price, carefully undisclosed by the group. At this level of service, between apartment suites and an oversized crew, the bill promises to be among the highest on the market. See you in April 2028 to see if the sea lives up to the promises of the land.