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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: Our Cruise Line Guide

Three superyachts of 149 to 226 suites, every one with a private terrace, a Marina at the stern for swimming and paddleboarding, and gratuities, drinks and most dining in the fare.

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The back story

Fleet: Evrima (149 suites), Ilma (224 suites), Luminara (226 suites) (ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com, Oct 2026) · Suites: All suites, each with a private terrace · What’s included: Dining in the included venues and 24-hour in-suite dining; premium wines, spirits, cocktails and craft beers; gratuities for the whole onboard team; minibar replenished daily; premium Wi-Fi; Marina watersports (ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com, Oct 2026) · Fares from: £4,100 per person, Ilma, Miami round trip, 4 nights, 9 Nov 2026 (ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com, 22 Oct 2026) · Sails to: The Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Baltic, the Caribbean, Asia, the South Pacific and Alaska, with ocean crossings · Brand: Operated by Cruise Yacht OpCo Ltd and Next-Gen Cruises Ltd, using The Ritz-Carlton marks under licence (ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com)

  1. The back story

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: the back story

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·In depth

    A hotel name takes to the sea in yachts of 149 to 226 suites, with a swimming platform at the stern and chefs’ restaurants on board.

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The fleet

Who it suits. On a budget: There is no budget route aboard, but the shorter voyages cost least: Ilma’s four nights from Miami, with a Marina Day at Sandy Point, from £4,100 per person (ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com, 22 Oct 2026). Drinks and gratuities are included. Mid-range: A Terrace Suite on a Caribbean week aboard Ilma, calling at Gustavia, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke, with a dinner at Seta Su Ilma for the occasion. Luxury: The Owner’s Suite on Luminara, up to 99 m² with a terrace of up to 97 m², on an Asian voyage between Hong Kong, Bali and Phuket with business-class air included.

  1. 149 suites

    Evrima

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Superyacht · flagship·€€€€

    The flagship yacht, named for a Greek word meaning “discovery”: 149 suites, five restaurants and six lounges.

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  2. 224 suites

    Ilma

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Superyacht·€€€€

    224 suites, a sun-soaked pool deck, restaurants by named chefs and an expansive Marina beach platform.

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  3. 226 suites

    Luminara

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Superyacht · newest·€€€€

    The newest yacht: 226 suites, five restaurants, seven bars, a wine vault and an expanded Marina.

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The suites

  1. 72–99 m²

    Luminara Owner’s Suite

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Suite · Luminara·€€€€

    The largest suite category on Luminara, with a terrace of up to 97 m² and an outdoor shower.

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  2. 50–62 m²

    The Luminara Suite

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Suite · Luminara·€€€€

    A suite named for the yacht, with a terrace of up to 34 m², an outdoor shower and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Dining on board

  1. Evrima · additional fee

    S.E.A.

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·European tasting menu · Sven Elverfeld·€€€€

    Chef Sven Elverfeld’s precise, contemporary European cooking, served as a tasting menu on Evrima.

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  2. Ilma and Luminara · additional fee

    Seta Su

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Italian · Fabio Trabocchi·€€€€

    Chef Fabio Trabocchi’s contemporary Italian cooking: seafood, prime cuts, handmade pasta and seasonal truffles.

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  3. Ilma · included

    Beach House

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Pan-Latin · Michael Mina·€€€

    Pan-Latin dishes, craft beers and a tequila selection by the pool, with a menu developed with chef Michael Mina.

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  4. Ilma · included

    Memorī

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Japanese·€€€

    Contemporary Japanese cooking around a central sushi bar: sashimi, tempura and charcoal-kissed Wagyu.

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  5. Evrima · included

    Talaat Nam

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Southeast Asian·€€€

    Contemporary Southeast Asian cooking, a sushi bar and outdoor tables as Evrima sails.

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  6. Luminara · included

    Haesu Bit

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Pan-Asian·€€€

    Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean and Cantonese flavours, a central sushi bar and indoor and open-air seating.

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  7. Included

    Mistral

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Mediterranean, al fresco·€€€

    Relaxed lunches and romantic dinners al fresco, with local catches, handmade pasta and grilled prime cuts.

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Spa and wellness

  1. All three yachts

    The Ritz-Carlton Spa at sea

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Spa and fitness·€€€

    Massages, restorative facials and globally inspired treatments, steam rooms, a salon and a fitness studio.

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Life on board

  1. Water toys included

    The Marina and Marina Terrace

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Watersports

    A platform at the stern for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding at anchor, with a terrace bar above.

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  2. Ilma

    Ritz Kids at sea

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Children’s programme

    A family programme of age-appropriate activities about the natural world, in a bright, supervised space.

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  3. Live music

    The Humidor and evenings on board

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Bars and entertainment

    Cognacs, single malts and hand-rolled cigars in The Humidor, and intimate performances by classical and jazz musicians.

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Where it sails

  1. Winter 2026/27

    Ilma in the Caribbean

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Where it sails

    Seven-night voyages from Miami and San Juan to Gustavia, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Canouan and Soufrière.

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  2. Winter 2026/27

    Luminara in Asia and Evrima in Polynesia

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Where it sails

    Luminara between Hong Kong, Bali, Phuket, Singapore and Tokyo; Evrima around Tahiti and Bora Bora.

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  3. Summer

    The yachts in Europe

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Where it sails

    The Mediterranean and Northern Europe in summer, with crossings between seasons.

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What’s included and how to book

  1. Gratuities included

    What the Ritz-Carlton yacht fare includes

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Inclusions and gratuities

    Suite, included restaurants and in-suite dining, premium drinks, gratuities, premium Wi-Fi and Marina watersports.

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  2. Fares per person

    Booking the Ritz-Carlton yachts

    The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection·Fares and passports

    Fares are per person, cruise only, based on two sharing; a passport is needed for every voyage.

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