Luxury hotels launch superyachts for wealthy travelers who have long avoided cruises

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. A romantic cruise dinner takes an unexpected turn when staff prematurely celebrate an engagement, disrupting a carefully planned proposal and leaving diners watching the awkward moment unfold. Luxury hotels are taking their five-star service offshore, launching a new wave of superyachts designed to lure travelers who have long avoided traditional cruises, according to reports. For years, many wealthy travelers avoided traditional cruises, dodging notoriously crowded decks, buffet lines and megaships. Now, some of the world’s most recognizable hospitality brands are betting they can change that perception by offering more intimate superyachts that feel like floating five-star hotels on water, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Brands including Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, Aman and Orient Express are among those launching smaller, sleek vessels th