The 10 best Ritz-Carlton Yacht itineraries or voyages are the Venice, Athens, and Rome round trips, which include iconic cities, island hopping, and diving off the boat into the Mediterranean.
We think the best 2025 Summer Itineraries are:
- Venice Round Trip Aboard Luminara
- Athens Round Trip Aboard Luminara
- Rome Round Trip Aboard Luminara
- Second Rome Round Trip Aboard Luminara
- Barcelona Round Trip Aboard Luminara
- Lisbon to Portsmouth Aboard Ilma
- Copenhagen to Stockholm Aboard Ilma
- Reykjavík Round Trip Aboard Ilma<
- Lisbon to Barcelona Aboard Evrima
- Bridgetown to San Juan Aboard Evrima
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s ship Evrima has to be seen to be believed. This Ritz-Carlton yacht blew me away when I saw it in Monte Carlo. What I saw is pictured above, an epic liner offering levels of luxury that the cruise industry has arguably not experienced before.
We have outlined the best way to book onto Ritz-Carlton Yachts. Simply contact our luxury travel concierge, who will provide you with an itinerary and price. We match the prices of booking directly and will always make sure we offer something extra, just as we do with our hotel bookings, so you get the best deal.
Ritz-Carlton hotels brand, a Marriott subsidiary, moved into the cruise sector with the launch of its first 298-passenger “superyacht” Evrima in 2022. Luminara, like its sister ship Ilma, which will be launched in 2024, will carry 456 passengers and be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), which is currently the cleanest marine fuel.
Ritz-Carlton Luminara
The inaugural Ritz-Carlton yacht, Evrima (pictured above), embarked on its maiden voyage in October 2022. Measuring 624 feet long, Evrima features 149 airy suites across various categories, each with a private terrace, creating a relaxed, casually elegant ambiance for up to 298 guests.
Continuing the fleet’s expansion, two new superyachts boasting among the highest space ratios per guest at sea, Ilma, and Luminara, are slated to set sail in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Spanning 790 feet, Ilma will offer 224 spacious, light-filled suites of varying categories, accommodating up to 448 guests.
Slated to make its 2025 debut, Luminara will join Ilma and Evrima on voyages to secluded harbors and iconic cities. Reflective of The Ritz-Carlton on land, each yacht features personalized service, elevated dining experiences, and exclusive amenities.
Inspiring curiosities and celebrations, Luminara, derived from Latin origin and meaning “light,” will measure 794 feet (242 meters) and accommodate up to 452 guests.
In addition to 226 spacious suites, each boasting a private ocean-view terrace, a higher percentage of upper-suite categories, and superior guest amenities, the onboard experience will feature world-class dining, a wine vault, The Ritz-Carlton Spa®, and an expanded marina providing direct access to the sea.
Among its range of upper-suite categories will be a new expansive accommodation, The Residential Suite, promising a collection of offerings that caters to various preferences.
Luminara’s sleek and graceful exterior design, expertly envisioned by Helsinki-based design studio Aivan, draws inspiration from the elegant aesthetics of private yacht design. Inspired by light and luminescence, Luminara’s design emphasizes elegance and sophistication. Its layout, featuring explorative passages and favoring circular silhouettes over geometric edges, creates a seamless design, forming a sense of limitless space in each area. A serene color palette of soft brown oak, Calcutta marble, leather accents, and touches of rich red, navy, and green will provide an elegant oasis at sea.
Summer 2025 itineraries
The summer season spanning from April to October 2025 presents a curated selection of 53 itineraries featuring new ports of call, standout shore excursions, and an inaugural experience with nine exclusive voyages aboard Ilma in Northern Europe. Ilma will navigate the North and Baltic Seas, offering journeys to dynamic cities like Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Reykjavík, alongside culturally rich stops in Belfast, Bergen, Antwerp, and more. Guests will also explore beloved yachting havens, including the Greek Isles, the Balearic Islands, the French Riviera, and the Italian Riviera.
Breathtaking ports of call bring novel adventures to travelers, such as the historic maritime city of Toulon, the lively nightlife of Marbella, and the pristine beaches in Kos. Wine enthusiasts can discover the iconic vineyards of Bordeaux, while history fans can venture through the historic castles of Edinburgh. With more time in port, the new voyages allow plenty of time for exploration.
Providing the opportunity to uncover all a destination has to offer, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a curated collection of enriching onshore excursions. In Palma de Mallorca, guests can book a private helicopter tour to a wine tasting at the foot of Mallorca’s mountain region.
Guests in Livorno, Italy, may sail the city’s canals in a boat exclusively for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection guests before disembarking for a mixology class with a world-class bartender. Panoramic views of Portofino Bay await voyagers at the elegant Hotel Splendido, where guests will enjoy a lunch of traditional Italian recipes paired with one of Italy’s most precious ingredients: olive oil.
1. Venice Round Trip Aboard Luminara
Departing June 5, 2025, this 7-night Adriatic cruise takes in culture, cuisine and history. This journey begins and concludes along the iconic canals of Venice, which means you could spend a night or two at Hotel Cipriani, our favorite hotel in Venice, at the start or end of your cruise. Stroll the narrow medieval streets of the Old Towns in Kotor and Zadar, sip Croatian wine as the sun sets on Dubrovnik, and tour the 15th-century Venetian palace in Koper’s historic center.
2. Athens Round Trip Aboard Luminara
Departing June 27, 2025, this 9-night cruise takes in two of Turkey’s most wondrous icons with an overnight stay in a nexus of civilization, the city of Istanbul, and a visit to the remarkably restored ruins of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Ephesus. Along the way, go Greek island hopping through whitewashed villages dripping in bougainvillea from Skiathos to Mykonos.
3. Rome Round Trip Aboard Luminara
Departing July 31, 2025, this 7-night Mediterranean cruise includes an overnight in Livorno, truffle hunting in Tuscany, climbing the infamous Tower of Pisa, and discovering the Renaissance icons of Florence. Then, take in the scenic Ligurian coast by kayak from Portofino and the equally stunning Côte d’Azur via helicopter from Monte Carlo, continuing to the mountains of Corsica and the yacht-filled harbor of Porto Cervo.
4. Rome Round Trip Aboard Luminara
Departing August 7, 2025, this 7-night cruise starts on the rooftop terrace of a 17th-century palace in Malta. The Michelin-starred restaurant De Mondion offers a delicious prelude to adventures in Italy. Contrast Sicily’s ancient Greek theaters with the vast ruins of Pompeii near Sorrento and reflect on the ancient history you’ve witnessed while boating along the Amalfi Coast and exploring ethereal blue grottoes.
5. Barcelona Round Trip Aboard Luminara
Departing August 21, 2025, this 7-Night journey enjoys two days to explore the countless icons of Rome, such as the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums, and toss a coin in Trevi Fountain to ensure your return. The natural wonders take center stage as you kayak the Ligurian coastline and explore the scenic countryside around Collioure that inspired artists like Matisse and Picasso.
6. Lisbon to Portsmouth Aboard Ilma
Departing June 29, 2025, this 9-night cruise is ideal for wine connoisseurs and novices alike. You will appreciate the opportunity to sip port in Portugal, taste Rioja in Spain, and spend two days exploring the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux. Culinary delights are complemented by cultural marvels like Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum and the magnificent abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel perched on a tidal island near Saint-Malo.
7. Copenhagen to Stockholm Aboard Ilma
Departing July 24, 2025, this 7-night cruise starts in Copenhagen. UNESCO protects many cultural treasures surrounding the Baltic Sea, including the 17th-century naval port of Karlskrona, the 18th-century fortress guarding Helsinki, and the medieval Old Town of Tallinn. While exploring five different countries along these fascinating shores, shop for a souvenir of Baltic amber in Gdansk and try Swedish pancakes and smoked salmon in Mariehamn.
8. Reykjavík Round Trip Aboard Ilma
Departing August 17, 2025, this 7-night Reykjavík Round Trip sets off from the cosmopolitan capital of Reykjavík to circumnavigate Iceland and experience this green wonderland from the waterfalls and thermal baths around Akureyri to the mountains and glaciers near Grundarfjörður. Explore remote villages where intrepid locals have made lives amidst the raw natural beauty and sail as far north as the Arctic Circle along the way.
9. Lisbon to Barcelona Aboard Evrima
Departing April 24, 2025, this 10-night cruise basks in the Mediterranean’s balmy spring as you sail from Lisbon to Barcelona. Compare two grand Moorish fortresses protected by UNESCO – the Alcázar royal palace of Seville and Granada’s Alhambra castle near Málaga – and then explore the contrasting cultures and unrivaled beaches of the Balearic Islands.
10. Bridgetown to San Juan Aboard Evrima
Suppose you prefer a short cruise in the Caribbean, Departing January 22, 2025. In that case, this 6-night from Bridgetown, Barbados, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, visits scenic harbors like Bequia and St. John’s, offering opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and delving into the rich history of Antigua and Barbuda.
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