My Honest Four Seasons Yacht Cruise Experience: Amazing Ship & Crew, But Not Frictionless - One Mile at a Time

What the report says

One Mile at a Time published initial impressions of a seven-night sailing on Four Seasons Yachts’ first vessel, Four Seasons 1, after the writer completed the cruise in Dubrovnik. The report frames the launch as part of a broader move by luxury hotel companies into cruising, following similar products such as the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and says Four Seasons is positioning the ship as a high-end resort at sea aimed at travelers who may not usually take cruises.

The article says the ship’s physical product made a strong impression. Four Seasons 1 is described as 679 feet long, 34,000 gross tons and configured with only 95 suites, creating unusually spacious public areas and accommodations. The writer stayed in an entry-level suite listed at 473 square feet and praised the room design, bed and bathroom, saying the overall fit-out felt closer to a luxury hotel than a typical cruise ship.

The review was more mixed on the onboard experience. The writer reported that breakfast was included, along with minibar soft drinks and snacks, but most other food and beverages were charged separately, which differs from many cruise lines. Dining was described as uneven: the fine-dining venue Sedna was a highlight, while some meals at the all-day restaurant Terrasse disappointed. Bar O and some complimentary event drinks were noted positively.

Service was characterized as warm and well-intentioned, with staff praised for their attitude, but the report said the operation still had “teething” issues and lacked the consistency the writer associates with Four Seasons hotels. The cruise reportedly retailed at about $35,000 for a base room, though the writer said a delayed original sailing led to a 30% rebooking discount and onboard credit. The takeaway was that the product is impressive but not yet seamless at its price point.