Four Seasons opens up to the cruise world
Four Seasons, a luxury hotel group, has decided to venture into a new and exciting corporate extension by launching Four Seasons Yachts.
In partnership with luxury shipping experts Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD and revered Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the first Four Seasons Yacht, currently being designed in Trieste, Italy, is expected to set sail in 2025.
“We are excited to embrace this new opportunity with Four Seasons that will allow us to strengthen our global leadership position,” says Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and managing director of Fincantieri. “With a reputation built on innovation and reliability, Fincantieri combines revolutionary engineering and technology to create the world’s best ships, ensuring that sustainability practices are integrated throughout the design and guest experience.”
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“Four Seasons Yachts represents the next chapter in our long history of industry-leading innovation and a defining moment for our company as we continue to capitalize on new opportunities to extend the world of Four Seasons,” says Christian Clerc, president of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
“True vision is based on the ability to imagine possibilities while still remaining true to one’s values. Our vision for this new venture does exactly that. Together with our partners at Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, we are creating something extraordinary that combines their expertise with what Four Seasons does best, offering unparalleled quality and excellence, surrounded by beautiful acts of service and love for our guests.”
Leading the new venture will be veteran luxury cruise executive Larry Pimentel. “In partnership with Four Seasons, we are creating a new category of luxury lifestyle travel that appeals to the most discerning guests. We are bringing together the best in all areas to create the pinnacle of yachting offerings through world-class design, curated experiences and truly exceptional service,” Pimentel says. “When we launch in 2025, there will be nothing else like it on the high seas. Our shipbuilding partnership with Fincantieri completes a triumvirate of industry leaders in this unprecedented luxury lifestyle project.”
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The first Four Seasons Yachts will feature bespoke craftsmanship, personalized service and a dedication to excellence, appealing to discerning guests who seek to enhance their love of travel by experiencing the splendor of modern sea travel.
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