The Mediterranean may feel familiar, but Four Seasons Yachts is proving it still has secrets to reveal. For its second season, the 2027 programme unfolds 33 voyages, more than 40 new ports, and the long-awaited addition of Egypt. Overnight stays, shorter five-night itineraries, and carefully curated routes promise more than sightseeing, they invite travellers to linger, explore hidden harbours, and experience the region as few ever do.
Egypt headlines the collection, while shorter itineraries cater to travellers with limited time but high expectations. Overnight stays in 27 ports ensure guests can truly absorb a destination after the day-trippers leave, revealing the subtleties that make each harbour unique.
Egypt Makes its Debut
Egypt has long been absent from Mediterranean yachting, yet it features in three dedicated voyages. Two seven-night itineraries explore Eastern Mediterranean ports, while a 14-night Grand Mediterranean voyage combines both routes for extended immersion. Overnight stays have been thoughtfully positioned to allow excursions to the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, and other historic treasures.
By approaching these ancient sites from the water, travellers can avoid the usual airport-to-hotel routine. The yacht becomes a floating base and a sanctuary from which guests can explore at leisure. Optional extensions at Four Seasons properties in Alexandria or Athens complement the journey, though the draw of the yacht itself may make leaving tempting only in theory. The addition of Eygpt adds a new perspective of the Mediterranean, away from the traditional French Riviera glamour or Greek islands.
Shorter Voyages, Deeper Immersion
The 2027 season expands five-night itineraries for travellers who cannot commit two weeks at sea. These shorter voyages focus on sub-regions of the Mediterranean, such as the Greek islands, the Croatian Adriatic, or the dual Riviera routes between Sardinia and Monte Carlo or Saint-Tropez and Portofino. Each itinerary allows for concentrated exploration without the rush of constant port-hopping.
Harbours are chosen for intimacy. Guests dock in towns that feel undiscovered, where local restaurants and historic streets remain unaltered by mass tourism. Even brief voyages feel complete, offering breathing space and meaningful experiences.
Twenty-seven ports now accommodate overnight stays, and this makes all the difference. Guests can enjoy dinner at tucked-away restaurants, take evening strolls along quiet harbours, or watch the sunrise from the yacht before crowds arrive. New overnight ports include Egypt, Casablanca, Cadiz, Bodrum, Marmaris, and Porto Cervo, offering moments of luxury that extend beyond daylight hours. This approach reflects an understanding that travel worth having requires time and that the yacht is both sanctuary and base for genuine exploration.
New Ports and Fresh Perspectives
The 2027 season introduces Lisbon in Portugal, Rimini in Italy, Zakynthos in Greece, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain. Lisbon brings its hills, trams, and fado, Rimini surprises with Renaissance architecture beyond its beaches, Zakynthos captivates with dramatic coastlines, and Tenerife offers volcanic landscapes and local culture. Even familiar favourites like Athens appear in fresh configurations, ensuring the programme feels new rather than repetitive. This represents a confident embrace of novelty while maintaining the luxury experience guests expect.
Portugal’s Lisbon, Italy’s Rimini, Greece’s Zakynthos, and Spain’s Santa Cruz de Tenerife join the collection. Each destination is chosen for more than aesthetics: Lisbon for its hills and fado, Rimini for Renaissance architecture beyond its beaches, Zakynthos for dramatic coastlines, and Tenerife for volcanic landscapes and local culture. Even favourites like Athens appear in fresh configurations, underscoring the collection’s commitment to novelty and discovery.
The 9,975 sq ft Funnel Suite aboard Four Seasons I features the largest contiguous glass installation afloat, with residential design sensibilities and direct water access via a transverse marina. Four Seasons II joins in 2027, doubling capacity and expanding itinerary options. The season begins in the Caribbean before the Mediterranean, offering year-round exploration while following optimal weather patterns.
A New Mediterranean Luxury
Mediterranean yachting often risks predictability, yet the 2027 season balances iconic destinations with intimate harbours, overnight stays, and carefully curated itineraries. Shoulder seasons are embraced alongside peak summer months, offering alternatives to crowded ports. This collection demands more from travellers, but it rewards with richer experiences, cultural depth, and a fresh perspective on a region long charted yet still full of surprises.
By moving beyond the usual circuit and allowing for lingering, immersive stays, Four Seasons Yachts transforms familiar waters into a space for genuine discovery. This represents the next chapter in luxury travel, one that celebrates the Mediterranean in all its complexity, beauty, and hidden charm.