{"id":534736,"date":"2025-09-11T12:05:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T02:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=534736"},"modified":"2025-09-11T12:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T02:05:11","slug":"white-lotus-four-seasons-superyacht","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/luxury-lifestyle\/white-lotus-four-seasons-superyacht","title":{"rendered":"Inside Four Seasons&#8217; First Superyacht: The Luxury Hotel That Floats"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Four Seasons\u2019 first superyacht launches in 2025 with 14 decks of ultra-luxury, invitation-only access, and itineraries through the Caribbean and Mediterranean.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The crown jewel is <em>The Funnel Suite<\/em>, a four-storey, 9,500-square-foot penthouse with a $4.5m glass wall, private pool, and in-suite spa.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Guests can enjoy a 66-foot transformer pool, full-width marina with custom sea limousines, and service levels where crew outnumber passengers.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>For fans of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt13406094\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Lotus<\/a><\/em> who crave the opulence of a Four Seasons holiday without the nagging sense that they\u2019ll be swept into a who-dunnit in paradise, the Four Seasons superyacht is set to launch next year. <\/p><p>Think Sicilian cliffside glamour transplanted to the Mediterranean and Caribbean, minus suspicious hotel managers and awkward in-laws. Instead of plot twists, this yacht delivers 14 decks of unashamed excess, designed for those who already treat the hotel brand as their default setting, taking the hotel group\u2019s global reputation of luxury travel onto the high seas. <\/p><p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/luxury-lifestyle\/millionaire-migration\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where The World\u2019s Richest Are Moving (And Why It Matters To Australia)<\/a><\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-986685889\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1583858870 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1583858870 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[300,250],[320,100],[320,180],[336,280],[640,360]],\"incontent-986685889\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1583858870.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-986685889\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1583858870);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"content-subscribe\">\n        <div class=\"subscribe-box\">\n            <p class=\"subscribe-title\">Curated news for men, <br\/>delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n            <form class=\"subscribe-form\" method=\"POST\">\n                <div class=\"subscribe-input\">\n                    <label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"subscribe-email\">Email:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"subscribe-email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required class=\"form-control\" autocomplete=\"on\" \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button button-primary subscribe-button\">Sign Up<\/button>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"article\" \/>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce\" name=\"_wpnonce\" value=\"e2df992756\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534736\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"form-result\"><\/div>\n            <\/form>\n            <p class=\"subscribe-copy\">Join the DMARGE newsletter \u2014 Be the first to receive the latest news and exclusive stories on style, travel, luxury, cars, and watches. Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-floating-four-seasons\">A Floating Four Seasons<\/h2><p>The yacht is being built as a direct extension of the Four Seasons ethos: high service, polished luxury, and spaces designed to feel both indulgent and familiar. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-2-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"The Four Seasons superyacht\" class=\"wp-image-534746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-2-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-2-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Four Seasons superyacht: 14 decks of ultra-luxury designed for an invitation-only clientele. Image: Four Seasons<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>It isn\u2019t a \u201ccruise ship.\u201d That word suggests buffet queues, themed karaoke nights and losing your kid\u2019s spending money at the pokies. <\/p><p>This is a floating luxury hotel where every guest is curated, every detail is staged, and every sunset drink feels rehearsed for socials. Access will be invitation-only at first, reserved for the brand\u2019s most loyal customers and a handful of partners. For everyone else, there\u2019s a waitlist, naturally. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-funnel-suite\">The Funnel Suite<\/h2><p>The standout attraction is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasonsyachts.com\/vessels\/four-seasons-1\/suites\/funnel-suite\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Funnel Suite<\/a>, a four-level penthouse perched on the top decks where a smokestack would traditionally sit, offering 9,500 square feet of private space for just six guests, including a pool, spa treatment room, and wraparound terrace. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Funnel-Suite--1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"Four Seasons The Funnel Suite\" class=\"wp-image-534742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Funnel-Suite--1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Funnel-Suite--960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Funnel-Suite--640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Funnel-Suite--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Funnel-Suite--480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Funnel Suite is a four-level penthouse with 9,500 square feet of private space and a $4.5m curved glass wall. Image: Four Seasons<br><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Its defining feature is a 280-degree curved glass wall that cost $4.5 million USD (~$6.8 million AUD) to engineer and install, making it the largest piece of glass ever fitted at sea. If Tanya McQuoid had been booked here, she might have made it into Season 3. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-12851710\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1075994607 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1075994607 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-12851710\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1075994607.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-12851710\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1075994607);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suites-and-service\">Suites and Service<\/h2><p>Four Seasons is importing its hospitality playbook wholesale, so the rest of the accommodation keeps the bar equally high. Ninety-five suites average 580 square feet each, all with private verandas measuring at least 100 square feet. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Suite-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"Four Seasons\" class=\"wp-image-534743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Suite-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Suite-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Suite-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Suite-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Suite-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Each of the 95 suites comes with a private veranda, serviced by crew that outnumber guests. Image: Four Seasons<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Guests won\u2019t be short on attention either as crew numbers are set to exceed passenger count, ensuring you\u2019ll have someone to carry your beach bag, refill your Champagne flute, and make sure the ice cubes in your Negroni are cut to perfect spheres. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pools-marina-and-playgrounds\">Pools, Marina and Playgrounds<\/h2><p>The aft deck is home to a 66-foot pool inspired by Aristotle Onassis\u2019 Christina O. Its saltwater can be drained in minutes, the floor raised, and the space turned into a venue for weddings, fashion shows or late-night parties. The effect is less \u201cpool\u201d and more \u201ctransformer deck,\u201d ready for any occasion that its 5-star clientele might happen to need that evening. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-243065550\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1055395336 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1055395336 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-243065550\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1055395336.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-243065550\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1055395336);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Pool-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Pool-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Pool-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Pool-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Pool-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Pool-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The aft-deck pool, modelled on Aristotle Onassis\u2019 Christina O, doubles as an event space when drained. Image: Four Seasons<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>For those who prefer the sea itself, the yacht features a full-width marina at water level. Guests can swim directly from the ship, launch into snorkelling or windsurfing, or be ferried ashore in custom-designed \u201csea limousines.\u201d<\/p><p>It\u2019s designed to feel less like a ship and more like a private island that happens to move. Tiered decks, lounge platforms and a Champagne-ready marina bar make the entire stern feel like a floating beach club.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1318873686\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1270041696 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1270041696 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1318873686\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1270041696.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1318873686\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1270041696);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/luxury-lifestyle\/gavin-rubinstein-superyacht\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sydney Super Agent Gavin Rubinstein Splurges On $210,000-A-Week Superyacht In Europe<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exclusivity-at-sea\">Exclusivity at Sea<\/h2><p>Destinations will follow the private yacht circuit: Caribbean winters, Mediterranean summers. That means Saint Barth\u2019s, Portofino, Capri and a rotating cast of harbours where the number of superyachts equals the number of restaurants. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-431793388\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_2063679510 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_2063679510 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-431793388\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_2063679510.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-431793388\");});};adsQueue.push(load_2063679510);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Aerial-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"Four Seasons Super yacht\" class=\"wp-image-534745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Aerial-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Aerial-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Aerial-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Aerial-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Four-Seasons-Superyacht-Aerial-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Exclusivity defines the project: early bookings are by invitation only, leaving most on a waitlist they may never pass. Image: Four Seasons<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The first wave of bookings will be invitation-only, because scarcity creates heat. With just 95 suites, the yacht can afford to ration access, and that exclusivity will become part of its identity. For everyone else, the waitlist will act as a velvet rope you may never get past.<\/p><p>For guests, this becomes the ultimate form of brand loyalty, similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/worlds-most-exclusive-watch-clubs\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the watch world\u2019s most exclusive clubs<\/a> where the only entry fee is continued spending. One week you\u2019re in Florence at the Four Seasons, the next you\u2019re in the Caribbean with the same brand, same linen, same martini glassware. The only real mystery is how much the Funnel Suite will cost, and whether the waitlist will move fast enough to matter.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Four Seasons is taking its signature luxury to sea with a 14-deck invitation-only superyacht, headlined by a $4.5m glass-walled penthouse and private island-style marina.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101107,"featured_media":534741,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[146501],"tags":[],"coauthors":[146353],"class_list":{"0":"post-534736","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-luxury-lifestyle"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534736","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/101107"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=534736"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534736\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":534749,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534736\/revisions\/534749"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/534741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=534736"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=534736"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=534736"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=534736"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}