Ritz-Carlton Evrima

The Modern Décor: Created by Sweden-based Tillberg Design, the ship’s interiors evoke contemporary penthouse living in Los Angeles or Miami by blending the best of residential, resort and yacht design to create spaces that are sleek and elegant with enough casual touches to maximize comfort. Light neutral colors and walls of glass create an airy ambience for enjoying ocean views, even while dining, lounging or reading.

The Two Aft Pools and Marina: There’s something about an aft infinity pool that makes you instantly surrender to total relaxation—the frothy wake, the expansive blue horizon, the gentle breezes. Ritz-Carlton Evrima has two aft infinity pools, the larger one flanked by a pair of whirlpools and located off of The Pool House casual eatery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the smaller one set just beyond the tables of the Mistral restaurant. Plus, when the ship is at anchor, passengers can also sunbathe or swim from the water-level Marina, which features chaises, an open-air Marina Terrace Bar and non-motorized watersports.

The Culinary Options: This small ship poses a big question: Where to dine first? Options include The Evrima Room, featuring a menu that changes seasonally and regionally, allowing diners to discover the ingredients and flavors of the countries they visit; S.E.A., offering a contemporary European tasting menu by Chef Sven Elverfeld of the three Michelin-starred Aqua at The Ritz-Carlton in Wolfsburg, Germany; Talaat Nam, featuring creative Southeast Asian cuisine; and Mistral, serving casual Mediterranean fare poolside.

Familiar Ritz-Carlton Touches: Not only does Ritz-Carlton Evrima feature luxury suites and staterooms ranging from 300 to 1,091 square feet—rivaling those of contemporary hotel and resort properties (there are even duplexes called Lofts)—and epic tasting menus by award-winning Chef Elverfeld, but the ship also offers a Ritz Kids club for children aged 4-12 and a Ritz-Carlton Spa with five treatment rooms and an option for al fresco services.

Longer Stays in Port: Yachting is known for its relaxed pace and Ritz-Carlton Evrima aspires to emulate that with itineraries that include 12-to-14-hour port calls with late-evening all-aboard times and select overnight stays in some places.

Couples and Young Families: Small luxury ships are generally havens of tranquility for couples, but having licensed the Ritz-Carlton name this ship is also designed to accommodate some families, especially those with younger children (or grandchildren) who may already know and enjoy the Ritz Kids club experience. Tweens and teens, however, won’t find an arcade or other onboard amusements to keep them occupied.

Theatrics Aren’t on the Agenda: Nightlife aboard Ritz-Carlton Evrima will be as sophisticated and intimate as the ship itself, with a focus on classical and jazz performances, dancing to live music and a Living Room lounge that transforms into a piano bar after dark. Pack with a “Yacht Sophisticated” dress code in mind—but leave that evening gown at home since there are no formal nights.

Luxury Commands a Premium: As is the case with other small luxury cruise ships, the five-star service, indulgent suites, gourmet culinary experiences and abundant pampering onboard don’t come cheap: Fares start at $5,000-$7,000 per person for a seven-night itinerary.