With its inaugural journey anticipated for late 2025, the first Four Seasons Yachts vessel will be 207 metres long and 27 metres wide with 14 decks and a total of 95 suites. At a cost to build of US$4.2 million per suite, no expense is being spared.

"Four Seasons Yachts represents the next chapter of our long history of industry leading innovation, and a milestone moment for our company as we continue to capitalize on new opportunities to extend the world of Four Seasons," says Christian Clerc, President, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Veteran luxury travel industry expert Larry Pimentel is responsible for leading the new enterprise. Over his long career he has held top executive roles with Cunard, Seabourn, SeaDream Yacht Club and Azamara.

"In partnership with Four Seasons, we are creating a new category of luxury lifestyle travel that appeals to discerning guests. We are bringing together the very best across industries to create the pinnacle yachting offering through world-class design, curated experiences, and truly exceptional service," says Pimentel.

"When we launch in 2025, there will be nothing else like it on the open seas. Our shipbuilding partnership with Fincantieri rounds out a triumvirate of industry leaders in this unprecedented luxury lifestyle project."

The vessel's 95 accommodations will feature a network of joining suite combinations creating adaptable, villa-like residences. Each suite will offer floor-to-ceiling windows providing unobstructed natural light and access to expansive terrace decks. Suite accommodations will start at an average of 54 square metres (581 square feet) of indoor/outdoor living space. Sixty percent of the vessel's inventory is in excess of 76 square metres (818 square feet) of indoor/outdoor space.

The most expansive residence, the "Funnel Suite" will be an astonishing four levels, offering more than 892 square metres (9,601 square feet) of combined indoor/outdoor living space, including a private wading pool and dedicated private spa area, creating a sea view home away from home.

The vessel's restaurants, lounges and bar concepts will “celebrate the excellence and creativity that has been the hallmark of Four Seasons history of culinary innovation and attention to guest preferences,” the company says.

The Four Seasons Yacht will also offer guests a full-service spa, salon, and wellness programming – from fitness to health and nutrition. The classic canoe-shaped aft will be home to an expansive pool deck, allowing for moments of leisure and relaxation. This area will also transform into an outdoor movie theatre or space for an array of private events.

The elegant and industry-first transverse marina is also an ideal spot for guests to enjoy the water, sunbathe or explore the specially-designed aqua leisure toys and accessories. Many more of the vessel's unique features and programming will be revealed in the coming months and up to the vessel's delivery in late 2025.

The onboard yacht experience will be led and staffed by a dedicated Four Seasons Yacht team. Four Seasons promises “an industry-leading staff-to-guest ratio to deliver an unmatched standard of highly personalized service.”

Planned as the first of a fleet of Four Seasons Yachts over the next five years, the first vessel is currently being designed in Trieste, Italy by shipbuilders Fincantieri, one of the world's largest shipbuilding groups.