Kate McCue Captain with Four Seasons Yachts at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in Toronto, Canada
Four Seasons Yachts announces the appointment of Kate McCue as the inaugural Captain of Four Seasons l, the first ultra-luxury yacht in the highly anticipated fleet. A graduate of the California Maritime Academy, Captain Kate brings nearly three decades of maritime expertise, combining technical precision with a passion for hospitality to create a truly transformative yachting experience. A pioneer in the industry, she made history in 2015 as the first American female captain of a mega-ton cruise ship.
As Captain, she is responsible for the safe navigation of the Yacht, as well as the onboard experience for all guests and crew members - a 1:1 guest to staff ratio that ensures a truly personalized journey from port to port. From charting journeys throughout the Caribbean and Mediterranean to establishing a best-in-class onboard service culture, Captain Kate is eager to shape the journey ahead.
Prior to joining Four Seasons, Captain Kate spent nearly a decade with Celebrity Cruises, where she most recently served as Captain of the Celebrity Beyond and played a key role in increasing female representation on ship bridges to more than 30% across the fleet. She has also held numerous maritime positions, from cadet and deck officer to Master Mariner and Captain and has sailed with Royal Caribbean International and Disney Cruise Line.
Captain Kate's appointment marks another milestone for Four Seasons Yachts as the brand prepares to welcome its first guests aboard Four Seasons I in January 2026.
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