The small-ship cruise space is getting crowded. First there were the originals, like Regent Seven Seas, Silversea and Windsor. More recently came the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (which is already sending a second ship to the Caribbean). Then, the soon-to-debut Four Seasons Yachts. Travel agents say small ships are the biggest thing in travel right now. 

It’s a bit of a parallel to the surging demand for villas: people want that extra degree of comfort, privacy and intimacy, without compromising on luxury — both at sea and on land. 

The newest entry, of coruse, is Four Seasons, which already launched sales for its Four Seasons I ship for the 2026-2027 season. 

So far, the company is seeing “strong demand,” according to Nils Lindstad of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, which is the joint owner of Four Seasons Yachts. 

Now, the company is adding even more sailings for that year, with a new destination: The Bahamas. 

In all, Four Seasons’ first year will see 32 different sailings across the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, with a mix of itineraries ranging from five to 14 nights. 

So what are some of the highlights of the brand’s first season? 

Well, there’s a 10-night Thanksgiving cruise that sails in and out of Antigua and Barbuda, including a Thanksgiving dinner curated by Four Seasons chefs. 

You can also take a Christmas cruise and a New Year’s voyage — or spend the entire festive season on a Four Seasons Yacht with a 14-day trip. 

As for The Bahamas, Four Seasons is planning a series of shorter, Bahamas-focused cruises: a trio of five-night voyages from Miami to The Bahamas that focus on the Exuma Sound — home to some of the most beautiful water on earth.

The cost? $17,300 per suite on a total of five nights. 

You can learn more at Four Seasons Yachts.