The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: What Is Included, the Three Yachts and Where They Sail
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection sails three superyachts, Evrima, Ilma and Luminara, built for travelers who like the hotel more than the cruise. Here is what the fare includes, what it does not, and how to choose a yacht, a suite and a region.
- Three yachts: Evrima (149 suites, 298 guests), and the larger sisters Ilma and Luminara.
- Every suite faces the ocean and has a private terrace; gratuities, dining, beverages, entertainment and Wi-Fi are in the fare.
- Shore excursions, spa treatments and flights are not included.
- New regions include French Polynesia and Asia, with late departures and overnight stays in port.
The short answer
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is a small-ship line of three yachts, Evrima, Ilma and Luminara, run with the service of a Ritz-Carlton hotel. Every suite has an ocean view and a private terrace, and the fare includes gratuities, several dining venues, 24-hour in-suite dining, beverages, onboard entertainment and Wi-Fi. It is worth it if you want a yacht atmosphere, ports that big ships cannot reach and no formal cruise routine; it is less suited to travelers who want shore excursions folded into the price.
What is included, and what is not
- Included: an all-suite, ocean-view room with private terrace; onboard gratuities; multiple dining venues; in-suite dining at any hour; beverages in suite and throughout the yacht; onboard entertainment and enrichment; Wi-Fi; and the aft Marina, with watersports from the yacht while at anchor.
- Not included: shore excursions, spa treatments, some specialty dining experiences, flights and hotels before or after the voyage.
The three yachts
- Evrima. The first and smallest: 149 suites for up to 298 guests. The most intimate of the three and the one that reaches the smallest harbors.
- Ilma. Larger, with more dining and a wider choice of suites, and still well under 500 guests.
- Luminara. The newest, a sister to Ilma, and the yacht leading the line into Asia.
Where they sail
The yachts follow the seasons through the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and northern Europe, and the newer itineraries reach French Polynesia and Asia. Voyages are planned with late departures and overnight stays, so you can have dinner ashore and see a port after the day visitors have left. For Polynesia, see our Bora Bora and French Polynesia guide; for the Mediterranean seasons, our guide to where luxury cruising is best in 2026 and 2027.
Which suite to choose
Every suite has a terrace, so the choice is about space and location. Entry suites suit couples who spend their days ashore. The upper categories, including the Owner's Suite and the two-level Loft Suites, add living space and a larger terrace and are the first to sell on any sailing. Families and friends traveling together should ask about connecting suites early.
Ritz-Carlton yacht, luxury cruise or private charter?
A yacht of this size sits between the two. Against the ultra-luxury ocean lines in our comparison of the best luxury cruise lines, it is more casual, with no fixed dining times and a marina platform on the water. Against a private yacht charter, you give up control of the route in exchange for more restaurants, a spa and a full crew at a far lower cost per person. If you want the whole vessel to yourselves, see when to book a crewed yacht charter.
What it starts from
As a planning guide, we budget from around US$1,000 per person, per night for sailings at this level, with two sharing an entry suite; the figure rises with the suite, the region and the season. Your advisor confirms the fare for your sailing. On selected sailings, Virtuoso Voyages adds a hosted program on board and ashore; Virtuoso privileges differ by sailing, so they are confirmed for each booking, not assumed. Forest Travel's planning fee is US$250 per itinerary.
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Questions, answered.
An all-suite, ocean-view room with a private terrace, onboard gratuities, multiple dining venues, 24-hour in-suite dining, beverages, onboard entertainment and Wi-Fi. Shore excursions, spa treatments, some specialty dining and flights are additional.
Yes. The fare includes dining in the yacht's restaurants and in-suite dining at any hour, along with beverages. A small number of specialty dining experiences carry a supplement.
As a planning guide, we budget from around US$1,000 per person, per night with two sharing an entry suite. The fare rises with the suite category, the region and the season, and your advisor confirms it for your sailing.
It is if you value a small yacht, a terrace on every suite, late nights in port and hotel-style service over a traditional cruise program. Travelers who want excursions and flights included in one price may prefer a line that folds those in.
Evrima has 149 suites for up to 298 guests. Ilma and Luminara are larger, each carrying fewer than 500 guests.
The Mediterranean, the Caribbean and northern Europe by season, with newer itineraries in French Polynesia and Asia. Many voyages include late departures and overnight stays in port.
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