Inside Four Seasons Yachts Funnel Suite — The Largest Suite at Sea
Inside Four Seasons Yachts Funnel Suite — The Largest Suite at Sea
When Four Seasons announced it was entering the world of luxury yachting, the travel industry took notice. Known globally for its uncompromising hospitality, timeless design, and flawless service, the brand’s move from land to sea was destined to redefine what luxury cruising could be. But among all the innovations promised aboard the inaugural Four Seasons Yacht, one feature has captivated attention above all others — the Funnel Suite, a masterpiece of design and the largest suite ever created at sea.
The Funnel Suite isn’t simply a place to stay — it’s a statement of what yachting luxury looks like when elevated by Four Seasons’ vision. Spanning nearly 10,000 square feet across four levels, this extraordinary private residence offers panoramic ocean views, private spa facilities, multiple bedrooms, and a personal wading pool — redefining what it means to “set sail in style.”
Four Seasons Yachts Funnel Suite
The Pinnacle of Oceanfront Living
At the heart of the Four Seasons Yachts philosophy is a belief that space and serenity are the ultimate luxuries. While most cruise accommodations are designed around efficiency, the Funnel Suite celebrates abundance. It’s not about how much can fit into a cabin — it’s about creating an environment that feels like a private oceanfront villa, with every comfort and amenity curated to Four Seasons standards.
From the moment you step inside, you sense the intent: this is not a shipboard suite — it’s a home. The design blurs the boundaries between inside and out, with 280-degree panoramic windows curving across the yacht’s iconic funnel structure. These are the largest single-pane glass installations ever built for a vessel, engineered by Fincantieri’s master shipbuilders to withstand the open sea while offering uninterrupted views of sky and horizon.
Imagine waking up to the sun rising over Santorini or watching the stars fall over St. Barts — all from your own private terrace high above the sea. The Funnel Suite’s position at the yacht’s crown means guests enjoy complete privacy, unbroken vistas, and the rarest of luxuries: silence.
A Four-Level Private Residence at Sea
Unlike traditional cruise accommodations, which typically span one or two levels, the Funnel Suite unfolds across four expansive decks, connected by a sculptural staircase and private elevator. Each level has been designed with purpose, balancing grandeur with intimacy:
Level One: The Salon & Terrace — A breathtaking open-plan living area with floor-to-ceiling glass and direct access to a sprawling terrace. Comfortable yet refined furnishings create the ambiance of a Mediterranean penthouse. Here, guests can host cocktail receptions, private dinners, or simply relax in the open air as the yacht glides between ports.
Level Two: The Private Spa and Wellness Deck — A sanctuary within a sanctuary. This level includes a dedicated spa room, sauna, and personal treatment area — perfect for in-suite massages or skincare rituals performed by Four Seasons therapists. Adjacent is a personal wading pool designed for cooling off under the sun or enjoying evening reflections under the stars.
Level Three: Master Bedroom & Dressing Suite — The master suite rivals the world’s best hotel penthouses. It features Four Seasons’ signature bedding, panoramic ocean views, a walk-in dressing room, and a full marble bathroom with soaking tub and rainfall shower. The marble alone — hand-selected from Italian quarries — embodies Four Seasons’ devotion to materials that feel both authentic and timeless.
Level Four: Guest Quarters & Observation Lounge — Ideal for hosting friends or family, the upper level offers additional bedrooms and a secluded observation lounge with wraparound views — a private perch for morning coffee or stargazing nights.
Every element has been crafted to feel residential, not nautical. Designers worked to avoid clichés of ship décor; instead, they drew inspiration from coastal villas in the French Riviera and modern Mediterranean architecture. The palette is light, tactile, and elegant — creamy tones, sun-washed woods, and sculptural art pieces that echo the surrounding sea.
Design Collaboration Between Masters
The Funnel Suite represents the creative union of Four Seasons’ design DNA and Fincantieri’s shipbuilding mastery. The interior design, led by Tillberg Design of Sweden, merges yacht craftsmanship with modern luxury. Every piece of furniture, fixture, and fabric was custom-made to harmonize with the movement of the sea — elegant, but always functional.
“Designing the Funnel Suite was like creating an architectural icon,” notes one of Tillberg’s senior architects. “It’s about blending the feeling of a Four Seasons private residence with the freedom of open water. The suite had to be spectacular, but also deeply personal.”
The result is a space where architecture and emotion coexist — a setting where you can entertain friends with Champagne under the stars or simply curl up with a book beside the floor-to-ceiling glass as waves roll past beneath you.
A Staff-to-Guest Ratio Like No Other
What truly elevates the experience, however, is not just the design — it’s the service. The Funnel Suite benefits from Four Seasons Yachts’ unprecedented 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, ensuring that each resident enjoys the same level of personalized attention found at the brand’s top resorts.
A dedicated concierge and butler team manage every detail — from unpacking luggage and arranging spa appointments to coordinating private shore excursions or in-suite dining. The Four Seasons philosophy of anticipatory service is alive at sea: knowing your preferred wine, your ideal room temperature, and whether you prefer sunrise yoga or late breakfast on the terrace.
Even meals reflect this personalization. The yacht’s eleven onboard restaurants and bars are available through 24-hour in-suite dining, meaning you can enjoy a Michelin-inspired tasting menu on your private deck or have a sommelier-curated dinner paired with fine wines from your own cellar.
The Ultimate Expression of Privacy
Luxury is often defined by privacy — and in that respect, the Funnel Suite is unmatched. Located within the yacht’s funnel structure itself, this residence sits apart from all other accommodations, offering not only expansive living space but near-total seclusion.
Private entrances ensure you never cross public corridors. Soundproofing and advanced stabilizer systems guarantee tranquility even while at sea. The suite’s terraces are shielded from neighboring views, allowing guests to dine, swim, or sunbathe in total privacy.
It’s a place where CEOs, celebrities, and world travelers can truly disconnect — or reconnect — surrounded by nothing but the horizon.
Unparalleled Technological Comfort
Behind its elegance, the Funnel Suite hides cutting-edge innovation. Smart environmental controls adjust lighting, temperature, and shading automatically to the time of day. Entertainment systems deliver cinema-quality sound with discreetly integrated speakers. Connectivity rivals the world’s top hotels, with high-speed WiFi that allows for remote work or streaming from any room.
For guests accustomed to private jets and penthouses, the Funnel Suite feels instantly familiar — a technological sanctuary seamlessly aligned with Four Seasons’ commitment to discretion and ease.
A Floating Canvas for the World’s Finest Destinations
The Four Seasons Yacht will debut with itineraries through the Mediterranean and Caribbean, each voyage designed to linger longer in iconic ports and hidden harbors alike. For Funnel Suite guests, that means waking up to a different postcard view each morning — Saint-Tropez, Portofino, Mykonos, or St. Barths — without ever packing or unpacking a suitcase.
Imagine hosting a sunrise breakfast as you drift into Dubrovnik, enjoying an afternoon spa ritual anchored off Capri, and savoring sunset cocktails as the yacht sails toward Monte Carlo. Every voyage feels like a private world tour, choreographed with Four Seasons precision.
How to Experience the Funnel Suite
Because of its exclusivity, the Funnel Suite is expected to be among the most in-demand accommodations in maritime history. Availability will be extremely limited, with priority access reserved for guests booking through Four Seasons Preferred Partners like Stars Desk.
When you reserve through Stars Desk, you don’t just secure a suite — you unlock exclusive benefits:
Up to $2,000 onboard credit per suite
Priority suite selection before public release
Expert itinerary planning with pre- and post-cruise Four Seasons hotel stays
Dedicated concierge service before, during, and after your voyage
These extras transform your journey from exceptional to unforgettable — ensuring your Four Seasons Yachts experience reflects the same personalized care found in every Four Seasons resort worldwide.
The Future of Luxury Travel
The Funnel Suite is more than a symbol of scale — it represents a shift in what travelers now expect from the highest tiers of hospitality. It’s not about excess; it’s about emotion, craftsmanship, and a seamless sense of belonging, whether on land or sea.
Four Seasons Yachts has distilled decades of five-star innovation into a vessel where every detail tells a story — of artistry, precision, and an unwavering pursuit of perfection.
And at the summit of that story stands the Funnel Suite: the crown jewel of oceanic luxury, where the horizon becomes your home.
Request your voyage quote today and enjoy up to $2,000 onboard credit.
Contact Stars Desk, your official Four Seasons Preferred Partner, to begin your journey aboard the world’s most exclusive yacht.
