When Ritz-Carlton decided to launch a cruise line to complement its land-based hotels and resorts and give its guests a new way to vacation, the brand took a more exclusive approach by licensing its name for a fleet of “superyachts” developed by a separate company. Known as The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the partnership launched 298-guest Ritz-Carlton Evrima in October 2022 (after a pandemic delay of more than two years). Guests can enjoy 5- to 11-night itineraries in the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Greek Isles, and the Caribbean, with most sailings offering longer stays in port, often overnighting.
Evrima is joined by the second Ritz-Carlton ship, Ilma, in 2024 and a third, Luminosa, in 2025. These two newcomers are larger, carrying 448 and 452 guests, respectively, and with a gross tonnage that’s almost twice that of Evrima’s they offer a very generous space-to-guest ratio. But what awaits onboard for those who book one of the newest small luxury ships at sea? Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection promises a blissful journey of relaxation and discovery.