Tillberg Design, a Swedish yacht design company under The Viken Group, has unveiled additional details regarding the interior concept of an upcoming 207-meter Four Seasons Yacht being constructed at Fincantieri shipyard. This bespoke 14-deck vessel will boast 95 cabins, aiming to provide passengers with an unparalleled “yacht experience” upon its launch in 2025.
Tillberg Design is entrusted with crafting the exterior and suites, while London’s Martin Brudnizki Design Studio is tasked with designing the guest facilities. Creative direction for the Four Seasons Yacht will also be guided by Prosper Assouline.
Fredrik Johansson, the executive director of Tillberg Design, emphasized that the new Four Seasons yacht reflects the surging trend of “luxury yacht liners.” These hybrid cruise-superyacht hybrids intend to fuse the intimacy of small cruise ships with the opulence and elegance of superyachts.
Johansson elaborated, “Our innovative project commenced with a unique and vivid vision from our client. Picture the iconic Christina O yacht of Aristotle Onassis meeting the essence of James Bond. While this might seem like an infallible combination, it also presents a monumental challenge. Errors must be avoided at all costs, as there’s no room for failure. Every aspect and intricate detail of the yacht must attain perfection.”
Fincantieri in Trieste is in the final stages of finalizing the vessel’s design. Luigi Matarazzo, the general manager of Fincantieri’s merchant ships division, stated, “This project belongs to a league of its own, merging the finest aspects of passenger ship construction and yacht design to establish a new benchmark for ultra-luxury vessels.”
The Four Seasons Yacht will exclusively comprise suites, with each cabin costing $4.2 million to construct. Each suite will feature indoor and outdoor living areas, complete with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and ceilings exceeding 2.4 meters. The pinnacle of luxury, the “Funnel Suite,” will span four levels, offering over 892 square feet of living space, a private pool, and a spa.
The Four Seasons Yacht will also incorporate hotel-style amenities, including a comprehensive spa and eleven distinct restaurants. The canoe-shaped stern of the vessel will house a convertible pool deck that can transform into an open-air theater by nightfall. Moreover, the ship will be equipped with four Riva tenders for transporting guests to shore.
Overseeing the project is Larry Pimentel, the CEO of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, who remarked, “In collaboration with Four Seasons, we are shaping a new category of lavish lifestyle travel tailored to the most discerning guests. Through world-class design, curated experiences, and truly unparalleled service, we’re amalgamating the finest elements from diverse industries to forge the epitome of yachting.”
The inaugural voyage of the Four Seasons Yacht is slated for late 2025, marking the inauguration of a fleet of such “yachts” under the brand. The contract, finalized in July of the previous year, amounts to €1.2 billion and includes the option for two additional vessels.