Four Seasons Yachts celebrated the christening of Four Seasons I , the brand 's first vessel , in Málaga , marking a milestone for the company and the official launch of its entry into the ultra - luxury maritime hospitality segment . The yacht will begin its maiden voyage on March 20 , 2026 , with a nine - night crossing between Málaga and Valletta , Malta .
The ceremony was attended by key industry representatives and the company 's management team , as well as the inaugural captain , Kate McCue . During the event , it was also announced that the ship 's godparents are Isadore Sharp and his wife , a particularly symbolic designation for the brand : Sharp is the founder and chairman of Four Seasons, the group that opened its first hotel in Toronto 50 years ago .
Four Seasons Yachts CEO Ben Trodd described the day as “ one of the proudest days of my professional life , ” emphasizing the strategic and emotional significance of this launch for the company . The christening comes nearly four years after the ship was ordered from the Italian shipyard Fincantieri , which officially delivered Four Seasons I on February 25th in Ancona .
With a gross tonnage of 34,000 and a length of 207 meters , Four Seasons I has been conceived as an all- suite , residential -style product , with only 95 suites and a highly personalized experience. Its design aims to blur the lines between guests and the sea through expansive terraces , open spaces , and a focus on privacy and comfort .
The ship 's inaugural departure will take place from Malaga on March 20 , arriving in Valletta on March 29 , on a Mediterranean itinerary that includes stops such as Saint - Tropez and Trapani , according to information published by Four Seasons Yachts .
In addition to representing luxury hospitality at sea , the Four Seasons I stands out for its technological component . The ship is the first developed under Fincantieri 's Navis Sapiens program , an integrated digital architecture that uses artificial intelligence and real - time data to enhance the ship 's safety , operational efficiency , and technological evolution capabilities without impacting the guest experience .
The choice of Málaga as the christening venue also reinforces the Andalusian port 's position in the premium and luxury segment . Local and specialized media reported that the Four Seasons I remained docked at the Palmeral Terminal , just minutes from the historic center , coinciding with the start of the city 's peak cruise season .
With this launch, Four Seasons Yachts officially enters the market with a proposal that brings the hotel brand 's DNA to the sea : highly personalized service, refined design and an exclusive experience geared towards the luxury traveler .
The Four Seasons I is the first ship from Four Seasons Yachts, developed in partnership with Marc- Henry Cruise Holdings and built by Fincantieri . The yacht combines residential design , spacious suites , and advanced technological solutions to redefine the concept of luxury at sea .
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