- It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will soon launch its third ship—and it’s the largest ship in its fleet so far.
- The Luminara The brand will be sailing to destinations in Asia and Alaska as well as Canada for the first time.
- Onboard, there will be two restaurants and 226 suites.
The third yacht from Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection. LuminaraThe first guests are expected to arrive next week. They will depart from Monte Carlo at the end of July.
The brand’s largest ship to date. Luminara There are 226 suites with terraces. (IlmaThe, launched in 2024, has 224 cabins, making it slightly smaller. This yacht is different from the two sister yachts before it. Luminara Will sail to Asia Alaska. Canada—all firsts for the company.
“Luminara will lead the collection’s expansion into Asia-Pacific beginning December 2025, with voyages to destinations including Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam; Osaka, Japan; BangkokErnesto Fara is the president and chief financial officer of Ritz-Carlton yacht collection. “In the summer of 2026, Luminara “The brand will bring its ultra-luxury experience to the remotest and most breathtaking coastlines of the world by sailing to Alaska and Canada.”
The ship’s five restaurants are home to top chefs, such as Michael Mina and FabioTrabocchi. Both worked on Ilma’s restaurants. “Mina, the creative brain behind LuminaraA spokesperson for’s Beach House says that the restaurant offers Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes inspired by its Egyptian heritage in a relaxed and vibrant setting. Italian restaurant Seta su Luminara is by Trabocchi and offers both à la carte Venetian fare and an eight-course dégustation menu. Haesu Bit, the Ritz-Carlton’s first venture into Asia, will serve Pan-Asian cuisine. Seven bars are on board, including the Art Bar where guests can “mix and mingle with a striking curation” of Cycladic artwork.
Luminara It is designed by the same team as IlmaAivan Studio designed the exterior, while AD Associates and Chapi Chapo handled the interiors, and the creative direction. The first Ritz-Carlton Yacht, designed by Tillberg from Sweden, was the inspiration for this yacht.
As of 2022, the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection has launched. Evrima—a ship half Luminara’s size that affords travelers access to lesser-visited cruise ports—it has continually introduced non-cruisers to the benefits of this style of travel. On Evrima“50% of guests are first-time vacationers on the water.” Chrissie McClatchie Report on T+L.
Fara confirms that “we’ve seen a remarkable interest from luxury travelers who are first time at sea.” “Many of our guests are loyal to The Ritz-Carlton, or other Marriott luxury brand hotels. They’re looking for a different way to travel the world.” They choose to extend their stay at the Ritz Carlton or other luxury hotels within the portfolio.
You can also find out more about Evrima In 2022 it was the start of an important trend. Since then, Four Seasons Hotels, Orient-Express Hotel, Aman and others have all adopted this trend. Waldorf Astoria, have invested in ships—following The Ritz-Carlton’s lead.
“When Evrima Tina Edmundson is the president of Marriott International luxury brands. She sent a message to T+L exclusively. As we look forward to the launch LuminaraWe’re reminded that we are committed to excellence and innovation. We offer chef-led cooking experiences, art worthy of a museum, and cultural programming that is immersive. Luminara The Ritz-Carlton has raised the bar yet again, delivering the type of elevated and personalized travel that guests have come expect from it.”
