How about a cruise on an exclusive series of luxury yachts, brimming with elegance, comfort, and freedom to explore the most beautiful corners of the world? Discover The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection!
Discover the world with the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
The collection comprises three unique units: Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara. Each unit offers a unique experience.
at sea – access to the highest quality services, exquisite cuisine, perfect service and comfortable stay conditions that create unforgettable memories both on board and on land.
Yachts sail through the world's most fascinating waters, visiting both famous ports and intimate destinations inaccessible to large cruise ships. Experience unforgettable journeys through the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Alaska, Asia, the Indian Ocean, Northern Europe, the Pacific, on transatlantic cruises, and through the Panama Canal.
Three yachts, three faces of luxury
EVRIMA
With just 149 suites, each with a private terrace, Evrima offers an intimate atmosphere. Five restaurants and six bars onboard offer culinary experiences, from relaxing poolside cocktails to exquisite dishes in an elegant setting. After a busy day, guests can unwind at the Ritz-Carlton Spa®, which offers a wide range of revitalizing treatments, ensuring complete relaxation and tranquility.
THE BUT
It offers 224 spacious suites, each with a private terrace, providing exceptional comfort and privacy. The yacht boasts a spacious, sunny poolside lounge area and a marina platform, which provides direct access to the sea, perfect for water sports. A cellar is located on board.
wine cellar, six bars, and five restaurants with menus created by Michelin-starred chefs. Guests also have access to a swimming pool, boutique, Ritz-Carlton Spa®, observation deck, Ritz Kids Club, lounge, fitness studio, and humidor.
LUMINARA
The newest yacht in the Ritz-Carlton collection, it offers 226 spacious suites, each with a private terrace. The yacht boasts exceptional spaciousness, offering one of the largest living spaces on board. Guests can enjoy five restaurants, seven bars, a wine cellar, and The Art Bar, which provides a tranquil retreat during the day and transforms into an entertainment space in the evening, where guests can enjoy live music and exquisite cocktails prepared by master bartenders.
Experience The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection through the eyes of Adam, our VIP Travel Designer on board Luminara
As I left Barcelona, gazing from the deck at the city bathed in golden sunlight, I felt as if I were beginning a new chapter of my journey—not only geographically, but also sensually. The very first step aboard the Ritz-Carlton luxury yacht Luminara confirmed my belief that an experience unlike any other awaited me. Here, luxury isn't ostentatious—it envelops, soothes, and allows me to find myself in a subtle world full of
pleasures.
Even the basic, spacious suite with a private terrace becomes a private retreat – minimalist, yet sophisticated. I spent my mornings sipping freshly brewed coffee while gazing out at the vastness of the Mediterranean Sea, and my evenings welcomed me with a glass of champagne, listening to the waves tell their stories.
"Slow Travel" and exquisite "Slow food"
On board, everything flowed in the rhythm of "slow travel." Restaurants, led by world-class chefs, fed me not only with flavor but also with art—every meal was a celebration, from delicate seafood paired with white wines to refined interpretations of cuisine from around the world. The experience is enhanced by the surroundings—artfully designed interiors where beauty and modern design create a cohesive whole.
During the day, I chose between a moment to myself at The Ritz-Carlton Spa with its panoramic views of the horizon and a dip in the foredeck pool, where the sea breeze reminded me that luxury also means freedom. Evenings, on the other hand, were dedicated to live music (the artists were phenomenal!), conversations in intimate lounges, and dancing, often ending under the starry sky.
Iconic ports and stopovers away from mass tourism. Due to their size, Ritz Carlton ships can enter smaller bays and ports than large cruise ships. Each stop on the cruise—from the finest ports in the Balearic Islands to exclusive corners of the French Riviera—is carefully selected. Thanks to the yacht's smaller size than standard cruise ships, we were able to dock in areas inaccessible to large ships. This provided a sense of authenticity and a sense of rediscovery, away from the tourist hustle and bustle.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection provides exceptional service, with a near-perfect 1:1 ratio between the number of guests and the number of staff on board, resulting in unprecedented attention to every detail of the journey. This multi-day cruise was no ordinary journey. It was a ritual of luxury, tranquility, and the celebration of the moment, while also subtly and attractively complementing the daily schedule organized by Ritz-Carlton for those interested. I returned from it convinced that time flows differently at sea—slower, more beautiful, more intense. Today, when I think of the vastness of the sea and the waves that carried me to one gleaming port after another, I know one thing:
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection isn't a cruise. It's a story I was part of.
hero – and each day a new chapter of a luxurious adventure.
Set off from CARTER on a journey full of unforgettable views and fascinating places
Sample routes
FROM/TO BARCELONA
6 nights
The cruise explores the fascinating history and natural beauty of Gibraltar, then takes you along the diverse coastline of Spain. Guests can relax on the golden beaches of Malaga, explore historic Cartagena, and sample authentic paella in Valencia—the city where paella originated.
FROM ROME TO ATHENS
7 nights
Sorrento is the perfect starting point for exploring the picturesque Amalfi Coast, the island of Capri, and the famous ruins of Pompeii. The next stop is Sicily, where the volcanic slopes, surrounded by lush vegetation and fertile land, are home to vineyards used to produce local wines. The yacht then heads to the Greek islands, allowing you to discover the beaches of Crete, the white cliff towns of Santorini, and the extraordinary landscapes of Milos.
FROM HONOLULU TO TAHITI
12 nights
Every day of this journey is filled with unforgettable experiences. Kayaking the turquoise waters of Tahiti and Hawaii, crossing the equator and welcoming the new day in Kiribati as one of the first in the world. Enjoy the scenic roads of Hawaii, the taro fields, the famous Hana Highway on Maui, and the majestic Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. In French Polynesia, you can snorkel in crystalline lagoons surrounded by volcanic peaks.
FROM HONG KONG TO SINGAPORE
14 nights
It's time for a journey that will take you to the heart of Vietnam and Thailand, where every moment will be filled with unforgettable experiences and stunning views. During the cruise, guests will discover Hanoi, the pristine island of Koh Kood, known as a paradise on earth, the ancient Temple of Literature, and the monumental Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The yacht then sails to bustling Bangkok, before continuing on to modern Singapore.
Time moves differently at sea – slower, more beautiful, more intense. Each day becomes a new chapter in a luxurious adventure. Set sail and experience the world revealing its most beautiful side from the deck of a Ritz-Carlton yacht.
Author: Travel Agency CARTER®
