Planes, Trains, and Superyachts! Luxury Travel Brands Are On The Move
The world’s most prestigious hotel brands have long perfected the art of extraordinary experiences within their iconic properties. Yet today’s discerning travellers crave new dimensions of discovery, seeking to journey the world while remaining in the embrace of the names they know and trust.
Answering this call, luxury hospitality’s most revered icons are venturing beyond their walls, unveiling superyachts, private aircraft, and legendary trains that carry their signature elegance across sea, sky, and rail. Each venture reflects a seamless blend of heritage and innovation, perfectly aligned with Y Travel’s philosophy of slow, considered exploration and our ethos of curated luxury.
FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE JETS
Service Above The Clouds:
Since opening their first property in 1961, Four Seasons has anticipated every guest need before it is expressed. This service also soars aboard their customised Airbus A321, limited to 48 travellers, each supported by a dedicated team ensuring seamless transitions from sky to stay.
Their Fly, Arrive, Repeat concept connects exclusive properties worldwide, from Japanese cultural immersions to African safaris. At 35,000 feet, guests enjoy legendary hospitality, while on the ground experiences include private temple ceremonies in Bali, after-hours museum tours in Istanbul, or sunrise balloon rides over the Serengeti.
SONEVA IN AQUA
Barefoot Luxury Sets Sail
Renowned for pioneering sustainable luxury and authentic experiences at their Maldivian resorts, Soneva translates their barefoot philosophy to the water. Soneva in Aqua, a 23-metre yacht, blends luxury with environmental consciousness, key Y Factors resonating with Y Travel clients.
Featuring an on-deck Jacuzzi and glass-bottomed spa tub, it explores the Maldives with bespoke itineraries, from overnight snorkelling adventures, to seven-night shark-diving expeditions, and remote reef surfing safaris, all reflecting Soneva’s commitment to meaningful, sustainable travel.
BELMOND BATEAUX FRENCH WATERWAYS
Heritage Meets Haute Cuisine
Since 1976, Belmond has been the guardian of history’s most romantic hotels and trains, from Venice’s Hotel Cipriani to Peru’s Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. This reverence extends naturally to their French river cruise collection, Les Bateaux Belmond.
The fleet of seven barges, each accommodating 4-12 guests, offers intimate passage through Champagne’s vineyards, and Burgundy & Provence’s canals. Antique-adorned interiors and Michelin-starred menus curated by Dominique Crenn transform each cruise into an epicurean and sensory journey, celebrating local terroir, rare vintages, and artisan cheeses from France’s finest producers.
BELMOND BRITISH RAIL
Icons On The Tracks
Having preserved legendary railway journeys from the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Peru’s Andean Explorer multi-day sojourn across the country, Belmond brings their expertise in romantic rail travel to Britain.
The Britannic Explorer, England and Wales’s first luxury sleeper train, transforms transportation into theatre, with Chef Simon Rogan’s Michelin-star cuisine elevating every meal.
Scotland’s Royal Scotsman offers 2–7 night Highland adventures featuring whisky tastings at world-class distilleries, while the historic British Pullman, with authentic 1920s carriages once carrying royalty, delivers glamorous day trips celebrating Britain’s cultural treasures, showing Belmond’s commitment to preserving travel’s golden age across their homeland.
AMAN MOTOR YACHTS
Serene Sanctuaries Afloat:
For over three decades, Aman has crafted havens of serenity in locations of extraordinary natural beauty. Their forthcoming 47-suite motor yacht Amangati, launching in 2027, embodies this philosophy with floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces suspended between sea and sky. Ashwood floors, travertine baths, and seamless technology reflect Aman’s understated luxury, allowing guests to explore pristine waters in serene comfort.
Meanwhile, the 52-metre Amandira navigates Indonesia’s remote Flores Sea with just five cabins and a crew of 14, including dive masters and spa therapists, granting intimate access to UNESCO-protected Komodo National Park.
ORIENT EXPRESS SAILING YACHTS
A New Golden Age
For over a century, the Orient Express name has defined the golden age of travel, celebrated for its opulent carriages and romantic rail routes across Europe. Now this iconic brand takes to the seas with the Orient Express Corinthian, launching October 2026.
The visionary sailing yacht carries forward the brand’s sophistication, pairing carbon fibre-reinforced sails spanning 1,500 square metres with culinary artistry by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno. Designed for slow sailing along the Mediterranean’s most storied shores, it also features an onboard recording studio and intimate cabaret, ensuring each journey is as memorable as the destinations themselves.
AMAN PRIVATE JET EXPEDITIONS
Zen In The Sky
Born from the belief that luxury travel should nourish the soul, not just pamper the body, Aman's private jet expeditions reflect their three-decade commitment to transformative experiences. Limited to just 18 guests, these carefully curated journeys connect extraordinary destinations that embody Aman's philosophy of finding peace in remarkable places.
Their "Around the World in Three Continents" expedition spans 21 nights from Kyoto's sake tastings and geisha-led experiences to Marrakech's spice-filled souks, always staying at exclusive Aman properties. Alternative itineraries explore Southeast Asia's spiritual temples and pristine beaches, or connect vibrant cities with tropical island retreats, ensuring each journey maintains Aman's commitment to authentic cultural immersion and inner transformation at every touchpoint.
FOUR SEASONS YACHTS
Maritime Mastery
For over six decades, Four Seasons has revolutionised hospitality with unwavering commitment to personalised service and life’s most meaningful moments.
This philosophy now sets sail with the 14-deck superyacht Four Seasons 1, debuting in 2026. Ninety-five all-suite accommodations reflect legendary attention to detail, while a revolutionary transverse marina transforms from wellness retreat to Riviera speakeasy as twilight falls.
Eleven dining venues showcase farm-to-table excellence, with Sicilian herbs plucked that morning arriving on your plate that evening. Bespoke tenders, The Limo and The Beachlander, provide hidden champagne service, unlocking intimate Caribbean coves, Spanish rivieras, and Adriatic hideaways inaccessible to larger vessels.
RITZ CARLTON YACHT COLLECTION
Intimate Elegance Afloat
The Ritz-Carlton’s century-long legacy of refined hospitality and its famous “Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen” philosophy now extends across the world’s most beautiful waters.
Their fleet of three superyachts, including the newest Luminara with 226 suites, offers unparalleled space at sea, each suite opening to a private ocean-view terrace. Innovative marinas provide direct access to watersports, while itineraries span from the South Pacific to Alaska’s dramatic coastlines, delivered with the personalised service that makes even their most exclusive hotel suites feel intimate.
Looking ahead, the 2026–27 season unveils over 30 new voyages aboard Evrima and Luminara, sailing into the volcanic beauty of Hawaii, the turquoise lagoons of French Polynesia, and the layered cultures of Asia-Pacific, from Bora Bora to Miyazaki.
Ready to embark on your next extraordinary journey? From storied rails to visionary yachts, the world’s most iconic ways to travel await. Connect with your Y Travel advisor to begin your passage into this new chapter of luxury.