Four Seasons Yachts Unveils Four Seasons II
Four Seasons Yachts has officially announced Four Seasons II
Four Seasons Yachts has officially announced Four Seasons II, its second superyacht, set to launch in 2028. Alongside the reveal comes the introduction of an entirely new accommodation category: the Yacht Residential Suites — a concept designed to bring the comfort and intimacy of a private home to the open ocean. With only 79 suites on board, Four Seasons II continues the brand’s commitment to exclusivity and deeply personalised service, building on the success of Four Seasons I, which made its debut in March 2026.
Four Seasons II: A New Vision for Luxury Cruising
The luxury cruise market has been growing rapidly, but Four Seasons Yachts is positioning itself in a category of its own. Where mainstream ultra-luxury ships compete on scale, Four Seasons competes on intimacy — and Four Seasons II leans even further into that philosophy.
79 suites. One dedicated crew member per guest. Zero compromise.
Each guest aboard Four Seasons II will benefit from a personally assigned crew member throughout the entire voyage — a level of attentiveness that mirrors the brand’s legendary hotel service, now translated to life at sea. Add to that a refined culinary programme, curated wellness spaces, and meticulously crafted itineraries, and the result is a yacht experience that feels less like a cruise and more like a private expedition.
The Yacht Residential Suites: Living at Sea, Redefined
The headline announcement alongside Four Seasons II is the launch of the Yacht Residential Suites — a brand-new category that represents a significant evolution in how luxury yachting is conceived. Located on the upper decks of the yacht, these suites are designed for guests who want more than a room with a view. Spanning two to four bedrooms, they are ideal for families, groups of friends, or extended stays, and come with full living rooms and fully equipped kitchens — genuine residential functionality, not a hotel approximation of it. Private terraces invite open-air dining with uninterrupted ocean views, while select suites go further still, offering private pools, outdoor showers, and dedicated wellness spaces. Throughout the voyage, a personal concierge handles every detail, from onboard dining reservations to bespoke shore excursions and water activities.
The Yacht Residential Suites are built for a specific type of traveller: those for whom a week at sea is not a holiday, but a lifestyle. Guests who want to slow down, spread out, and experience destinations with depth rather than speed.
The Partnership Behind the Yacht
Four Seasons II is the result of a powerful three-way collaboration between Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd. as co-owner and operator, Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri handling the vessel’s construction, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts bringing five decades of hospitality expertise to life at sea. This is not a branding exercise. The same design philosophy, service culture, and attention to detail that defines a Four Seasons hotel property is embedded directly into how the yacht is conceived, staffed, and operated. And given the brand’s track record — from its Private Jet Experience to its residential properties — that’s a promise with a credible history behind it.
Why This Matters for Luxury Travel in 2028
The announcement of Four Seasons II arrives at a significant moment for the ultra-luxury travel sector. Demand for small-ship, high-intimacy cruising has accelerated sharply since 2024, and high-net-worth travellers are increasingly seeking experiences that blend the freedom of private travel with the infrastructure and service of a world-class hotel. Four Seasons Yachts addresses exactly that gap — and the Yacht Residential Suites take it further still, creating a proposition that appeals not just to cruise enthusiasts, but to villa and private island renters who have historically avoided ships for feeling too confined. With Four Seasons I already establishing the standard since its 2026 launch, Four Seasons II promises to raise it further — delivering a more intimate fleet, a more residential experience, and a new benchmark for what luxury at sea can look like.
The Bottom Line
Four Seasons II isn’t just another luxury yacht. It’s a statement about the direction ultra-luxury travel is heading — towards greater personalisation, longer stays, and a genuine blurring of the line between a hotel residence and a life at sea. For travellers who have ever wanted to wake up in a different destination each morning without sacrificing the comforts of home, the Yacht Residential Suites may be the most compelling new offering in the 2028 travel calendar.
Four Seasons II is scheduled for a 2028 launch. For the latest updates, visit fourseasons.com/yachts.
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Article published on June 28, 2026
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