Debuting with the inaugural Four Seasons Yachts voyages, the Grand Touring experience offers a wholly reimagined relationship between yacht and shore, placing freedom, flexibility, and flair at the centre of every journey. Available while at anchor and in select ports, the programme introduces two custom-built vessels: the Limo Tender and the Beachlander. To call them tenders would be underselling it. These are floating lounges with engines—sleek, high-performance craft, built in partnership with two of Britain’s most revered custom boatyards. Drawing inspiration from classic grand tourers, mid-century yachts, and heritage muscle cars, the Grand Touring fleet sets a new benchmark in private yacht design: hand-built, high-concept, and unapologetically original.

The Limo Tender: Discreet Opulence, Inside and Out

 

“The idea for designing our limo tenders began on a napkin,” says Timothy Littley, Vice President of Itinerary and Planning for Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD. “We asked: what if the elegance of a classic grand tourer met the daring of avant-garde design?” Traditionally, limo tenders are utilitarian shuttle boats—closed-cabin workhorses tasked with discreetly ferrying guests from superyacht to shore. But in typical Four Seasons fashion, tradition is merely a launchpad. Their version, designed in partnership with UK shipyard Cockwells, is a ground-up reinvention: a 33-foot (10-metre) vessel more akin to a fully equipped boutique suite afloat than a tender.

 

Inside, guests are enveloped by hand-finished cabinetry, custom-cast metalwork, and sweeping curved glass—more drawing room than dinghy. The climate-controlled cabin feels connected to the sea, not sealed off from it. “With the Limo Tender, we didn’t just want comfort,” says Littley. “We wanted a spectacle. We wanted surprise.” Seating for eight—indoors and out—is paired with a concealed minibar, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, and a stabilisation system that keeps the ride impeccably smooth. The showstopper? A bespoke champagne service that rises from a hidden cabinet at the push of a button. Whether you’re chasing a spontaneous coastal lunch or simply drifting with a martini and no timetable, this is luxury travel without the script.

 

Our Beachlander: High-Style, High-Seas Utility

 

If the Limo Tender is the impeccably tailored town car, the Beachlander is its off-road sibling. Built in partnership with Ribeye, another British boatbuilder, the Beachlander brings the same Four Seasons ethos: form meets function, but never at the expense of finesse. “The Beachlander is versatile by necessity, not compromise,” explains Littley, “with the grace of a designer bag, and the grit of a field jacket.” The result is an open-air, performance-driven craft that can hit 45 knots, land gracefully on secluded beaches, and pivot effortlessly from watersports platform to coastal dining drop-off.

Every detail speaks to its dual identity. Oversized engine intakes nod to classic performance vehicles. Tailored upholstery and custom-stitched seats mirror the refinement of the yacht’s interiors. Even the handrails lean slightly outward—an ergonomic decision made for better grip during dynamic manoeuvres, but executed with the same design rigour as a superyacht sundeck. The layout is modular—add snorkelling racks, pop in sunbeds, or deploy the fold-out bow for easy landings. Beyond leisure, the Beachlander’s fearless edge has real-world value: it can be deployed to collect fresh catch from a local dock, deliver a beach lunch to a hard-to-reach cove, or serve as a mobile snorkelling base when the mothership can’t anchor near fragile reefs.

Coasting at Your Pace

 

At its core, Grand Touring invites guests to rewrite the rhythm of their luxury holiday. Whether the mood calls for a barefoot beach picnic, drifting in slow motion past cliffside villages, or a private transfer to an off-menu culinary gem, each journey is shaped in collaboration with a dedicated Grand Touring captain.

 

Limo Tenders come fully crewed with a captain and deckhand, while Beachlanders offer both private charters and seat-based outings, depending on the itinerary. Signature Suite guests receive priority access, but all guests may request excursions in advance; Limo Tender reservations are exclusively available pre-departure. With limited capacity and high demand, early booking is strongly encouraged.

 

The Four Seasons Finish

 

Aboard Four Seasons I, the tenders are tucked into the Garage—a dedicated space on the lower deck that doubles as both launch platform and design showcase. Lit like a collector’s gallery, the vessels sit poised behind three oversized portholes, offering guests in the Marina Lounge a tantalising glimpse of what’s ready to dispatch at a moment’s notice.

It’s a scene that captures a wider ambition. As Four Seasons Yachts prepares for its inaugural season in 2026, the Grand Touring Experiences represents more than a feat of engineering. It’s a philosophy designed to reward: luxury travel should be sculpted, not slotted in—and every moment is an opportunity to elevate, amaze, and delight. Because the real destination? It’s the moment you sink into your seat, take in the horizon, and realise—you’ve arrived.