What: Four Seasons, in partnership with luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd and venerated Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, honored a significant construction milestone with the float out of Four Seasons I, which entered the water for the first time. The celebratory event took place one year from the vessel’s first sailing on January 25, 2026, marking the start of the official one-year countdown to the launch of the first Four Seasons Yacht.

Where: Fincantieri Shipyard, Ancona, Italy

When: Thursday, January 23, 2025

  • Nadim Ashi, Owner and Executive Chair, Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator Four Seasons Yachts; Founder and CEO of Fort Partners
  • His Excellency Sheikh Sultan J. Al-Thani
  • Prosper Assouline, Creative Director, Four Seasons Yachts
  • Bart Carnahan, President, Global Business Development, Portfolio Management and Residential, Four Seasons
  • Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director, Fincantieri
  • Nils Lindstad, Vice President, Business Development and Sales Excellence Marc Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator Four Seasons Yachts
  • Donald Mason, Chief Financial Officer, Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, and Owner/Joint Operator Four Seasons Yachts
  • Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of the Merchant Ships Division, Fincantieri Chairman, Biagio Mazzotta, Fincantieri
  • Yiannis Polimenakos, Chief Information Officer, Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Owner/Joint Operator Four Seasons Yachts
  • Malaka Hilton, Founder & CEO Admiral Travel, A Virtuoso Member Agency, A Four Seasons Preferred Partner)
  • Gilberto Tobaldi, Fincantieri Shipyard Director

Why: A float out ceremony is held once the exterior of the ship is completely built and marks the first time a new vessel floats on water. In keeping with maritime

tradition, it is a key milestone in the construction of a ship and recognizes the shipbuilders’ hard work and accomplishments to date. The brief ceremony includes words and prayers from a priest for the ship and its workers. Once floating, it will

then be moved to a wet dock for the final phase of construction which will focus on completing interiors, fixtures, and fittings for suites, restaurants, and all other public spaces.

Quotes:

“The Float Out marks a key milestone in bringing Four Seasons personalized service and renowned experiences to the seas,” says Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO, Four Seasons. “As we continue our strategic growth, we are creating a luxury ecosystem where guests can stay, live, and travel with a brand they know and trust. Our entry into luxury yachting is a key part of this vision, and with one year until we set sail, the excitement and momentum continues to build.”

“This wonderful, milestone event is only possible because of the hard work, commitment, and expert craftsmanship of all those involved in the creation of Four Seasons I,” says Nadim Ashi, Owner and Executive Chair, Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator Four Seasons Yachts; Founder and CEO of Fort Partners. “I know I speak for everyone in attendance today when I say it is an honor to be joined by the many men and women whose dedication and expertise has allowed us to witness this monumental moment. And I cannot think of a better way to start our official one-year countdown to the January 2026 debut of this extraordinary vessel, which will redefine luxury at sea in every way imaginable.”

About Four Seasons Yachts

This venture brings together luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator, Four Seasons Yachts, venerated Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, and Four Seasons luxury hospitality leadership. With 95 meticulously designed residential-style suites, the Yacht will set a new standard for luxury at sea. Setting sail in January 2026, winter and spring voyages in the Caribbean will be followed by Mediterranean locales in the summer season each year. All voyages are styled to immerse guests into the culture, history and natural splendour of each locale, and crafted with flexibility in mind to allow for exploring beyond the familiar. Included among the Yacht’s exceptional features is the 9,975 square feet (927 square metres) Funnel Suite’s iconic floor-to-ceiling wraparound curved glass window modules, made up of the largest contiguous piece of glass at sea; and a bespoke onboard transverse marina featuring expansive openings across the vessel from port to starboard.

About Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD

Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD was founded by luxury entrepreneur Nadim Ashi, who serves as executive chair of the yacht company. Ashi is the Founder and CEO of Fort Partners and the visionary responsible for The Surf Club, as well as several other Four Seasons managed properties. Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD is incorporated in Valletta, Malta and is responsible for yacht sales and marketing, marine, technical operations, navigation, deployment strategy, port operations, reservations, and related shoreside and vessel crewing.