Captain Kate McCue Resigns from Four Seasons Yachts to Care for Family

Captain Kate McCue announced on 5 August 2026 that she is stepping down from her role as captain of Four Seasons Yachts. After a 30‑year maritime career that included pioneering service as the first American woman to command a major cruise‑line mega‑ship for Celebrity Cruises, she said she will focus on family following her mother’s unexpected death in June and her father’s ongoing health needs.

McCue’s resignation marks a pause in the luxury‑yacht brand’s early operations; she had been appointed the inaugural captain of Four Seasons Yachts in 2025 after the company launched its first cruise‑focused vessel in March 2026. Her departure is being noted as a significant moment for the cruise industry, where she has been a high‑profile advocate for gender diversity and innovation in ship design.