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Earlier this year , Four Seasons launched Four Seasons Yachts . Created in partnership with luxury entrepreneurs Nadim Ashi and Philip Levine as well as shipbuilding group Fincantieri ; the group ’ s first vessel is expected to sail by 2025 . Announced last July , the order includes the option for two additional vessels and amounts to € 1.2 billion ( US $ 1.24 billion ).
The inaugural yacht will be 207 meters long and 27 meters wide with 14 decks . Costing US $ 4.2 million per suite to build , the vessel will offer 95 rooms with a network of joining suite combinations creating adaptable , villa-like residences . The biggest residence — the Funnel Suite — will be spread over four levels offering over 892 square meters of combined indoor / outdoor space , along with a private wading pool and private spa . Tillberg Design of Sweden is the lead architect of the yacht and is responsible for the yacht ’ s exterior , while London-based Martin Brudnizki Design Studio will work on the guest areas . The design partners will be working along with the creative direction of Prosper Assouline .
Guests on board will also be able to access a full-service spa , salon and wellness programs . The canoe-shaped aft will feature a pool deck and will also transform into an outdoor movie theatre or space for private events .
CUSTOMIZED OFFERINGS “ There ’ s a reason why we call it a yacht , we ’ re not interested in the cruise line industry . What we wanted to recreate was the sense of luxury space , space on water is luxury , and a level of customized offerings . You ’ re not forced into choosing an experience three months , six months a year in advance , which is the case in the traditional cruise industry . The idea is to really create a sense of privacy on water , and to take guests to some of the most amazing destinations around the world , in the hands of Four Seasons ,” said Christian Clerc , president , Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts .
Although the company is yet to draw up a price point , the voyages are expected to last for seven days .
With Mark Henry Cruise Holdings owning the vessels and leading maritime operations , the yachts are not a franchise agreement unlike the vessels launched by the other brands , said Clerc . Four Seasons will be in charge of guest experience , staff experience and shore experience .
Late last year , Aman announced Project Sama , which was developed through a joint venture between Aman and Cruise Saudi , of which Saudi Arabia ’ s Public Investment Fund is a shareholder . Set to sail in 2025 , the 183-meter vessel will explore Saudi Arabia by sea and house 50 luxury suites each with a private balcony . Designed in partnership with SINOT Yacht Architecture & Design , Aman will direct the development process of the project — from design to operations and management .
As part of its luxury offerings , Aman ’ s yacht will include an informal all-day restaurant , international dining venues , a club and lounge , two helipads , beach club and a spa .
“ Project Sama marks a continuation of Aman ’ s growth , as we reframe luxury hospitality by creating an entirely new concept in on the water exploration , creating a setting akin to that of a private super yacht , imbued with the design ethos and personalised service that Aman is renowned for . Long-term , I see this as an exciting opportunity for the brand to diversify its offering for our clients , delivering the hallmarks of the Aman experience in new formats ,” said Vlad Doronin , Chairman and CEO , Aman Group .
Four Seasons Yachts was announced in 2022 and is slated to be ocean ready by 2025 with a
14-deck superyacht .
16 hotelsmag . com Jan / Feb 2023