Set Sail With Four Seasons

Whatever floats your boat, Four Seasons has a maritime adventure for you.

Oct 4, 2012

By: Callie Young

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Sailing school, Four Seasons Resort Nevis

Canoeing, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi saltwater kayaking

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The two-day Sailing School at Four Seasons Resort Nevis is run in part by SailLaser, and is geared to experienced and novice boaters alike. A half-day of training in safety and navigational basics is followed by a day of sailing with an instructor for some hands-on tacking and jibbing.

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Learn to paddle an outrigger canoe Hawaiian style at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, and you’ll get a sense of how Polynesian explorers ventured across the Pacific in these swift and lean boats. Mahinis (newcomers) find out how to row and chant while guides tell a wala’au, or “talking story”; seeing reef systems, sea turtles and manta rays in the open water makes the experience feel all the more authentic.

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For a resort-at-sea experience, charter the Four Seasons Explorer and discover the waters and islands of the Maldives. The 129-foot (40-metre), three-deck catamaran embarks on three-, four- and seven-night cruises from Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa; from there, visit dive sites and reef systems, secluded beaches, and remote island communities in the atolls en route to Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru. The Explorer has the first-rate attention to detail and amenities that Four Seasons is known for, and then some: The luxury vessel also has an on-board PADI 5-Star Dive Centre for diving and snorkelling adventures.

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Four Seasons Resort Langkawi offers naturalist-led kayaking tours of the island’s diverse ecosystem and the Andaman Sea. Venture through tributaries into the lush mangrove forests of UNESCO-protected Kilim Geopark; another tour has you going from a saltwater lake through a 49-foot (15-metre) cave tunnel to the sea. Kayaking offers the best vantage point for seeing the many dramatic geological features and fascinating wildlife that make Langkawi a paradise for nature lovers.

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Lisbon has a long and rich maritime heritage that continues today as the port city hosts sailing regattas such as the Volvo Ocean Race. With the proximity of Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon to the Tagus River and the oceanfront, opportunities for sailing are plentiful. The Concierge can arrange for private sailing lessons, or book an excursion on the Tagus River for seeing historic points such as Praça do Comércio and Belém.

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Lisbon

Sightseeing by Sidecar

Jump into one of six Four Seasons motorcycle sidecars and get ready for a fun ride. Zoom along 14th-century cobblestone streets as you take in castles, monuments, monasteries and alleyways too tight for cars.

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Nevis

Local Entertainment

Don’t miss the horse racing hosted by the Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track. These races are celebrations, afternoon affairs with live music, barbecues and a carnival atmosphere.

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Lisbon

Dine Like a Local

100 Maneiras offers a fun approach to Portuguese cuisine. Belcanto in Chiado delivers delightful dishes in a beautiful ambience. And for traditional Portuguese specialties, visit Tasquinha d’Adelaide, a warm, family-run restaurant.

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Maldives

Private Island Adventures

Enjoy fishing, searching for dolphins, or snorkelling with manta rays and whale sharks before enjoying a delicious barbecue on your Private Island Escape.

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What floats your boat? Perhaps it’s a private cruise aboard a cosy luxury yacht to explore hidden coves and atolls. Maybe taking the helm of your own watercraft suits your seafaring style. From open-water kayaking to charting the seas aboard a luxury vessel, Four Seasons has a nautical adventure for you.

Set Sail With Four Seasons