Where Sea Meets the Horizon.

To board the world's finest yachts, you must first cross the sky.

As the sun sets over the Côte d'Azur, a pristine white yacht lies at anchor just off Saint-Tropez. A tender cuts through the water toward the vessel. Earlier that morning, its guests had left home and boarded a private jet. There were no crowded airport terminals, no long immigration lines, and no traffic jams along the Riviera's busy summer roads. By the time the sun reaches the horizon, they are already standing on the yacht's deck, watching the sunset.

Orient Express. Four Seasons. Aman.

The world's most prestigious hospitality brands—known for iconic hotels and legendary rail journeys—are now bringing their vision to the sea, launching ultra-luxury yachts throughout 2026 and 2027.

Each has deliberately limited capacity to fewer than 100 guests, creating an experience defined by space, privacy, and exceptional service. Yet many of the ports they visit are not easily accessible by scheduled commercial flights.

The Four Seasons Yacht embarked on its inaugural voyage from Málaga, Spain, on March 20, 2026. Every guest is attended by a dedicated crew member. At the bow, the extraordinary Funnel Suite spans four levels across 929 square meters, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls that open directly to the sea, allowing guests to watch the horizon from the comfort of their bed. Its design draws inspiration from the legendary Christina O, once owned by Aristotle Onassis and made famous by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

Although Málaga is served by an international airport, commercial airline schedules are never designed around a yacht's departure. VONAER clients arrive by private jet precisely when the yacht is ready to set sail.

The Orient Express Corinthian began its inaugural Mediterranean season in the summer of 2026. It is currently the largest sailing yacht in the world. Its revolutionary SolidSail system, crafted from fiberglass and carbon fiber, allows the yacht to glide silently under sail alone whenever conditions permit. With only 54 suites, every guest enjoys the attention of a dedicated butler. The yacht's five restaurants are overseen by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno.

Its summer itineraries include glamorous Riviera destinations such as Saint-Tropez—a destination without direct commercial air service. Travelers arriving in Nice on scheduled airlines often face well over an hour of traffic during peak season before reaching the harbor. VONAER clients land at the very same airport, transfer directly to a helicopter, and arrive at the marina in approximately 20 minutes before boarding a tender to their waiting yacht.

That unforgettable sunset begins long before stepping onto the deck.

Aman's first yacht, Amangati, will make its maiden voyage from Palma de Mallorca on May 7, 2027. There are no nonstop flights from Korea to Palma, requiring commercial travelers to connect through a European hub before continuing onward. With just 47 suites accommodating 94 guests, Amangati extends the philosophy Aman has refined for more than 35 years on land—fewer guests, more space, and uncompromising tranquility.

The yacht is equipped with two helipads. Guests arriving by private jet can transfer directly to a helicopter and land on the yacht itself, never setting foot in a port. The journey to the yacht disappears. The yacht becomes the destination.

The destinations are set. The arrival is composed.

The destinations of these remarkable vessels are already set. What truly defines the experience is how you arrive.

From the moment your private jet touches down to the moment your yacht raises anchor, VONAER designs every connection with precision and discretion.

The world's most extraordinary yacht journeys don't begin at sea. They begin in the sky.