Prices Start at 2.9 Million euro ($3.8 million) for the First Fully Residential Ship Offering Four Seasons Services
MIAMI, May 23 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Blending the best of oceanfront residential living with an ever-changing array of global travel opportunities and the renowned services and amenities of the world’s leading luxury hotel company, BV International Ocean Holdings Ltd. unveils Four Seasons Ocean Residences. The 48,600-ton, 719-foot luxury vessel will feature an exclusive fully private, international residential community aptly named Four Seasons and will be known as the world’s most prestigious waterside address.
"We are thrilled to be working with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts on this distinct and exciting ocean residence that will deliver the caliber of luxury service that only Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can bring," said Robert Oppenheim, Managing Director of BV International Ocean Holdings Ltd. "Four Seasons Ocean Residences will be the most grand and luxurious residential community at sea."
The residential vessel, scheduled for delivery in 2010, offers 112 wholly owned private residences providing one, two, three, or four bedrooms with the onboard benefits and amenities of the legendary service of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. BV International Ocean Holdings Ltd. is a joint venture between Bayview Financial(R), and Ocean Development Group, both Florida based companies.
International sales of the ocean residences commenced in May 2007. A selection of residences will be made available in limited numbers to specific regions throughout the world in order to offer a more diversified community on the Four Seasons. The epitome of oceanfront living, Four Seasons will provide owners with an unparalleled home and travel lifestyle. Elegant fully furnished residences and penthouses, designed by Tillberg Design U.S., ranging in size from 800 to over 7,000 square feet, include floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious living room areas with sea views, master bedroom suites with walk-in dressing rooms and ensuite bathrooms, expansive terraces, walk-in closets, a full-size gourmet kitchen, and a private entrance for staff. Each Four Seasons residence features a gracious entry hall that opens into an elegant living space highlighted by the celebrated attention to detail of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
With 70,000 square feet of public space, the ship offers sophisticated travelers an expansive array of onboard activities and entertainment, including the 11,000-square-foot Four Seasons Spa and fitness facility, a European-styled promenade offering exclusive merchandise from many high-end and well-known retailers, a gourmet market, a state-of-the-art business center with secretarial and video conferencing services, wine cellar, helipad, putting greens, driving range, state-of-the-art communications technology and a marina facility that will provide residents with ship-to-shore service, SCUBA expeditions, and a launch for jet skis or sailboats.
"We are charting new territory, combining the warm, friendly and personalized service that Four Seasons provides with the extraordinary experiences that come with living on a luxury ship," said Scott Woroch, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Development, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "We are excited to be partnering with BV International Ocean Holdings Ltd. to embark on one of the most luxurious ocean residences ever to set sail."
Whether traveling for several weeks or year-round aboard the 13-deck Four Seasons, owners will tour some of the world’s most vibrant cities and exotic ports of call without ever leaving home. The design of the Four Seasons allows her to circumnavigate the globe, visiting cosmopolitan centers of the world and to dock or anchor near remote habitats only accessible to a limited number of smaller sized yachts.
Four Seasons can host its owners, their guests, and 220 crew members. The first journey is scheduled to depart in 2010, with the first two years following a fixed itinerary, guided by many of the world’s most marvelous places and events including Antarctica, the Amazon as well as the 2012 Olympics in London, The British Open, and the Grand Prix in Monaco. Four Seasons expects to average approximately 250 days in port each year, offering extended stays for in-depth exploration on all seven continents.
First-class travel is only one of the many elite elements that Four Seasons Ocean Residences embody. In addition to the elegant surroundings, meticulous staff, and exciting range of amenities, residents will have ample opportunity to enjoy a variety of dining options featuring a combination of the ship’s specialties as well as regional experiences. The four restaurants onboard are designed to accommodate groups of various sizes. If guests wish to spend time at home, they can enjoy intimate "in-residence" dining prepared by a Four Seasons chef.
