On July 7, Fincantieri announced on its official website that it has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, for the construction of a third ultra-luxury hospitality vessel, further strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two companies and confirming Fincantieri’s leadership in the high-end hospitality segment.
Fincantieri did not disclose the cost of the new vessel but described it as a “large” order valued between €500 million and €1 billion.
Scheduled for delivery in 2031, the new vessel will be the third unit in a new class of ultra-luxury hospitality vessels designed and built by Fincantieri at its Ancona shipyard. The order confirms the success of a pioneering program that is redefining hospitality at sea. Building on the successful delivery earlier this year of Four Seasons I – the inaugural vessel conceived under Fincantieri’s Navis Sapiens vision – and the construction of a second ship scheduled to enter into service at the beginning of 2028, the new order further strengthens the longstanding collaboration between Fincantieri and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD and reflects growing demand for a new category of bespoke luxury travel experiences.
The new vessel will feature the same all-suite, residential-style concept that has defined the first-in class. At 207 meters in length and approximately 34,000 gross tons, it will accommodate suites designed to maximize the connection between guests and the ocean through expansive terraces and open-air living spaces.
Pierroberto Folgiero, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Fincantieri, said: “This new order marks another significant step in the development of the partnership with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD that has become a benchmark for innovation in luxury hospitality at sea. The decision to expand the fleet with a third vessel reflects the strength of a long-term industrial vision and confirms the market’s appreciation for a concept that has successfully created a new segment at the intersection of luxury hospitality and advanced shipbuilding. Designed and built at our Ancona shipyard, the vessel further reinforces Ancona’s role as Fincantieri’s center of excellence for ultra-luxury shipbuilding, where innovation, craftsmanship and industrial expertise come together to deliver the highest standards of quality and sophistication.”
According to previous reports, Fincantieri announced the signing of a contract for the construction of a luxury vessel—with options for two additional vessels—back in July 2022; the first ship was valued at approximately €400 million. Subsequently, in June 2023, Fincantieri signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise for the second ship in the series, valued at over €400 million.
The first vessel in the series, “Four Seasons I”, was successfully delivered this past February. It is not only Marc-Henry Cruise’s first luxury cruise ship but also the world’s first smart luxury cruise ship. The second ship in the series is currently under construction and is scheduled to enter service in early 2028.
Data indicates that the Ancona shipyard covers an area of 360,000 square meters, boasts an annual production capacity of 60,000 gross tons and a lifting capacity of 500 tons, and produces 1,200 tons of hull structures per month, making it a core shipyard within the Fincantieri group.