Fincantieri delivers "Four Seasons I": the first Navis Sapiens of the Fincantieri Group

Fincantieri delivered “Four Seasons I”, the first ultra-luxury hospitality vessel for Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, at its Ancona shipyard, setting a new benchmark for excellence, exclusivity, and innovation in the high‑end cruise market. With this vessel, Fincantieri confirms its ability to create one‑of‑a‑kind products that transcend the traditional concept of ultra‑luxury yachting, entering a new category of hospitality where Italian shipbuilding mastery meets the iconic Four Seasons standards.

Attending the event were Daniele Silvetti, Mayor of Ancona, His Excellency the Most Reverend Monsignor Angelo Spina, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Ancona; and Rachele Grandolfo, Deputy Prefect, representing His Excellency the Prefect of Ancona. For Fincantieri attendees included Biagio Mazzotta, Chairman, Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director, and Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager Merchant Ships Division, as well as Ben Trodd, CEO of Four Seasons Yachts.

More than just a new standard in luxury at sea, “Four Seasons I” is also the world’s first intelligent ultra-luxury vessel representing an important step forward in the digital evolution of shipbuilding. Fincantieri’s Navis Sapiens program, marking the first Navis Sapiens of the Fincantieri Group as announced at Seatrade 2025 and developed by Fincantieri Ingenium, the joint venture between Fincantieri NexTech and Accenture, enables a new generation of smart ships, built on an integrated and evolutive digital architecture that leverages artificial intelligence and real‑time data to support safer, more efficient and future‑proof operations. Its open, scalable design also allows the vessel to integrate new functionalities and technologies as they emerge — all without weighing down the guest‑facing experience.

Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri, commented: “Today we deliver not just a ship, but a new paradigm for the hospitality industry. ‘Four Seasons I’ is the first Navis Sapiens: a vessel with a digital intellect, capable of learning, adapting, and growing alongside its owner and guests. This achievement is the result of our commitment to innovation and our vision for a shipbuilding industry that is intelligent, sustainable, and future proof. At the same time, ‘Four Seasons I’ embodies a one-of-a-kind ultra-luxury yachting experience, setting a new benchmark in the extra-luxury segment inspired by haute hôtellerie. Fincantieri affirms its leadership in redefining the boundaries of hospitality at sea, where technological excellence and bespoke luxury converge to create an unprecedented journey for our clients and their guests.”

With its all-suite, residential style product, “Four Seasons I” sets a new frontier for ultra-luxury hospitality at sea. The 34,000 gross tons and 207 meters vessel features just 95 exclusive suites, each designed as a private sanctuary overlooking the ocean. The design philosophy aims to remove barriers between guests and the sea, with generous terraces and open-air living spaces. The iconic Funnel Suite offers an extraordinary 457 square meters of indoor-outdoor private space, positioning it among the most exclusive accommodations ever created on a hospitality vessel. Inspired by the Four Seasons approach to hosting — personalized service, world‑class amenities, and uncompromising attention to detail — the yacht ship creates an entirely new category of bespoke travel by sea. Every suite is conceived as a tailored environment, crafted with premium materials and exceptional spatial generosity, redefining what it means to experience the ocean in an ultra‑luxury dimension.

The ship adopts the most advanced environmental protection technologies, reinforcing Fincantieri’s commitment to sustainable innovation. Its construction highlights Fincantieri’s capability to deliver complex, high‑craftsmanship vessels where engineering excellence and bespoke design converge — a hallmark of the Group’s leadership in the extra‑luxury segment.

Over the past few months, more than 2,000 people - Fincantieri employees and partner companies - have worked tirelessly onboard “Four Seasons I” at the Ancona shipyard. Covering 360,000 m², the site boasts a production capacity of 60,000 GT, lifting systems up to 500 tons, and hull construction capabilities of 1,200 tons per month, confirming its strategic importance in the Fincantieri network. Ancona is part of the Group’s Operations Excellence program, which includes the introduction of advanced technologies to increase efficiency and improve work quality, from automation to augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and collaborative robots.