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TLDR: Have already looked multiple times at which sailing to book next. But happy to answer any specific questions.
I have a lot of thoughts about the FS Yacht... and I will give my day to day too but figured it's easiest to either agree so far or disagree with Ryan Walker's youtube review of the FS yacht that got a lot of eyeballs. (I used Google LM for this below summary of his video as honestly, I didn't watch it.. and won't spend an hour of my life doing so). And then also happy to answer any questions.
Complaints and Negative Feedback:
This is partly true - kind of a mess, not gonna lie. Your car drops you in one spot, they tag and take your luggage there, then you walk through, then you get into their car that drives you down the port to where you actually check in. And the check-in area has no AC. Here's the real issue though - the cruise terminal staff aren't Four Seasons people. They're port employees and they had no clue about the procedure. That's going to be the hard part for FS long-term: they hit so many different ports and almost every itinerary is different, so versus something like Holland America running the same loop every week where the local staff know it cold, these guys were clueless. What saved it was the actual FS crew wandering around, talking to people, befriending everyone, made it way better. Then after check-in you walk AGAIN to the boat. Doesn't look far, but not fun in the heat.
Can I blame FS for it? Not sure they could've done it better. But that's the embarkation, warts and all.
The welcome ceremony = was it the welcome party on the boat? Because on ours, it was nice bites, complimentary drinks, Dom non-stop, kids got slushies, live music. Our crew of kiddos were in the pool the whole time splashing around while some guests were dressed up around the pool. I felt that FS made BOTH groups feel totally welcome, which is the whole trick. Really lovely sail-off - but maybe everyone without kids hated it.
Everyone in our crew paid $42,200 or $60,300 for Seaview Suite w/Studios or Ocean Suite w/Studios before our group discount. So far, we've found it nice that it's a la carte as you don't feel tied to staying and eating on the boat vs being onshore. Again, my TLDR was that we're already looking for other sailings so we feel the price is pretty good. Also, we even talked about doing it as a charter but we actually like the yacht more due to the additional amenities vs the size of boat we would get for relative $$.
It doesn't have a jacuzzi but eww - no running track. It's a space to relax and chill and have fun, not have someone sweaty run by you. We've used this space everyday. Should you yacht and try to swim outdoors in April in Europe? No. And also, there is poolside service. It's great. We've ordered tons of drinks, adults and kids.
Maybe if you want to be on a large cruise ship. Why would I want to play trivia or bingo etc? The entertainers have been great... and to give you an example of why FS is amazing, I'm walking my 3yo back to the room after dinner, and earlier the pianist-singer had been doing a song she didn't know. I told her that on the way back, we could ask her for a request. She not only played Golden (a little out there for an acoustic piano set?), she handed my daughter a mic. And because it seemed like she couldn't decide between Frozen and Golden, Thomas - a crew member my daughter has completely befriended - asked for Frozen himself. So they played Frozen too. This is after the singer had already packed up and was getting ready to leave. They added two extra songs just for my daughter. That's the stuff that makes me want to rebook.
No idea. Didn't go yet. Will ask others to go for me and report back.
This is not true. The hours are something else, I don't remember. But we actually had to use this already. My older kiddo woke up in the middle of the first night BLAZING hot, super high fever, and by morning was still saying her brain hurt, her back hurt, she couldn't walk so we went full panic. I'm carrying her to even find the medical center, when a crew member spots me, asks what's going on, and tells me to stay right there. Center's technically closed but they're calling the doctor immediately. There's an after-hours fee and it was very reasonable but if you need a doctor, you're not restricted to whatever hours they have. I walked in scared this was something that needed an airlift and it turned out to be tonsillitis. The medical center was top notch, big big fans, they were amazing.
Don't expect a marina day in April. But ours is tmrw, I can report back tomorrow. I don't know where he stopped. But it's not like the ports are magically announced after you get on. Book a sailing which has interesting ports to you?
Room Design and Functionality:
We don't use TVs. Glad the TV isn't blocking my ocean view.
My bedroom balcony door opens fine. The living room balcony door also is just push of a button which is SOO nice.
Haven't noticed this. We slept on the sofabed to keep the girls separate to quarantine the infection and even the sofabed was fine to sleep in.
I think the extra long presses is on purpose. You dim the lights or brighten the lights until it's 100% or 0%. I like the control. But I have to admit, this was not told to us, so we were pushing random buttons day 1.
Haven't noticed. Think they've done a good job. My room now has about 25 bottles of sparkling water. The housekeeping turndown team asked if I liked sparkling or still and maybe they just keep adding more to my stash. It looks kind of funny.
Cleanliness and Health Hazards: The tap and minibar water smelled and tasted like sewage. Water was left stagnant in the espresso machine and kettle from a previous guest, and a clipped toenail was found on the floor.
Haven't noticed. I don't think you're EVER supposed to drink tap water from a cruise / yacht ship. Right?? This is like drinking from an airplane tap. No way. We have tons and tons of bottles of water. And everything in the mini bar is free. What is sewage water from a minibar?
Not true. I even counted how long it took for me to get hot water - 10 seconds because one of my friends on this trip complained to me how long it took them (they were messing with me due to Ryan Walker video). Everyone has hot water... its very hot water if you want but easy to control and really great shower. Also kids like the bath too. The bathrooms are super luxurious.
Dining Disappointments:
Haven't had this issue. Only noticed the best yummiest yellow dragonfruit from Mexico. In my room also had Korean grapes, Japanese Mangos... and they are saving me some white strawberries from Japan tomorrow morning :) The fruit that they have secured is absolutely mindblowing. I honestly don't know if they do this all the time - happy to ask for you - or if they just did it for me since they knew I was a fruit fanatic. Also have eaten, amazing Ranier cherries - probably from Pac NW - but I didn't ask - and Japanese watermelons.
Didn't check. Can check for you. All our breakfasts have been great but we're not very demanding for breakfast.
Haven't tried Sedna yet.
No room service breakfast yet but no one has complained about the room service ordered.
Service and Staff Polish:
They know my kiddo has a dairy allergy and I even asked to make sure she wasn't left out with all the other kids around. Every morning, they have a vegan pastry waiting for her.
Haven't seen this but did notice one grumpy waiter at Terrasse.
Hasn't happened to us.
That sucks but again, we're ready to rebook.
Ship Readiness: The quarter-million-dollar Presidential Suite was entirely unfinished and rushed, and decorative corners were cut, like a low-quality plastic tangerine tree in the lounge.
No idea - sadly it's booked as we were looking to upgrade to a specialty. The summer sailings are HOT and so booked.
Positive Feedback and Highlights:
YES! This is so cool!
Haven't seen base. But everyone in our group loves their room.
Yes - and tailored more to our clients/our needs. For no champagne, we got the best sparkling tea that I love from FS Japan (and super expensive). And then we had art stuff for the kids that they made happen in less than 24 hours.
The medical facilities was crazy cool. Hope none of you ever need it but it's advanced and legit if you do.
Again, no gym but I'll let you know from others.
AGREE
Yes - I complained about the kids food coming out slow the first two nights, and the director of F&B gave me his whatsapp and told me to order directly with him and a time of when we wanted it and he would make sure it is done to the minute.
ASK AWAY.. I know that's a lot but wanted our experience vs Ryan's to be noted on this sub.
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The silhouettes look so sharp yet effortless.
It’s dark, highly sophisticated, and shows exactly why Armani remains the blueprint for timeless evening wear.
i noticed the users on this sub are talking about reps (in other subs) and not real hermes buyers/collectors. but maybe i am wrong?
Maura Higgins attended Royal Ascot on June 18th 2026, wearing a custom demi-couture gown inspired by Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady.
Dress: Custom demi-couture designed by Sabina Bilenko.
Hat: Custom piece created by Jane Taylor Millinery.
Shoes: Designed by Dune London.
Jewelry: Pieces from Jian London.
Tailor: Grace Lane Studio.
Jane Taylor “Epona” Hat in Straw with Spotted Veiling
She is wearing a pair of diamond chandelier earrings that once belonged to the HMLQ.
Also wearing an Anya Hindmarch “Maud” pearl clutch, Princess Diana’s three-strand pearl bracelet, and Gianvito Rossi 105mm pumps.
2022 (Jamaica): wearing Aquazzura's “Cece” 105 pumps.
2022 Wimbledon: wearing an LK Bennett floppy hat.
Also wearing a Calvin Klein “Evelyn” oversized wool coat and Bottega Veneta aviator sunglasses.