You can now get a taste of The White Lotus at sea as Four Seasons Yachts prepares to set sail in 2026. The Four Seasons I vessel will be the luxury hotel chain’s first dip in the cruise market and it intends on delivering the same level of service and experience you’d expect on the ground. 

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So what will set Four Seasons I apart from the rest? Just take a look at the 11 restaurants and bars planned for the luxury yacht. Four Seasons hotels around the world are home to some of the best restaurants and bars – take BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Bangkok, which is ranked 7th best bar in Asia –  and it intends on being masters at sea when it comes to its hospitality offerings. 

“Our restaurants and bars are the heartbeat of our hotels, and when we set sail in 2026, the same will be true aboard Four Seasons I, creating moments of connection, celebration and culinary excellence at sea,” says Alejandro Reynal, President and Chief Executive Officer, Four Seasons. “Each offering has been thoughtfully designed to create a highly personalized experience, building on the success of our more than 600 restaurants and bars around the world, while introducing something entirely new.”

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Sedna will be the Yacht’s centrepiece dining experience that will see some of the world’s top culinary talent come aboard for a rotating chefs-in-residence calendar. For a taste of the glamorous Côte d’Azur, Terrasse will serve up an elegant yet relaxed Mediterranean all-day menu that will feature seasonal dishes and freshly-caught seafood. Sushi lovers will fall in love with Miuna, an omakase experience paired with Japanese-inspired cocktails for just 16 guests per seating. For a sweet treat, Pistachio will serve freshly-baked croissants,  petite gâteaux, house-churned gelatos, and more. If you’ve ever stayed at a Four Seasons, you’ll be reminded of the patisseries that often feature on site, like at Four Seasons Osaka and Bangkok. 

The bars and lounges are just as lush. The Salon is considered the ‘living room’ of Four Seasons I where guests can take respite from activities and enjoy all-day service from breakfast to an evening glass of wine. Bar Piscine will be a poolside retreat with an extensive menu of Med-inspired bites. Guests will be able indulge at Champagne & Caviar, the adults-only terrace bar that features a global selection of rare caviar and Balik salmon matched with a curated menu of Grand Cru and grower Champagnes. 

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Horizon Lounge will be a Moroccan-inspired retreat with a plunge pool at its heart, while Marina Bar is perfect for open-air lounging when the yacht is anchored. Expertly crafted drinks can be found at cocktail-bar Bar O and Cigar Lounge offers the finest cigars, rare spirits and unique Premier Cru chocolate pairing that makes for the perfect nightcap. 

The only issue you’ll have is deciding where to eat and drink first. Caviar & Champagne seems like a good place to start. 

When will Four Seasons Yachts launch?

The first vessel to become part of the Four Seasons Yachts fleet will be Four Seasons I and it will set sail on its maiden voyage in 2026.

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