Immerse yourself in the vastness of the ocean and invite introspection in a haven of comfort and calm.
Nothing says romance quite like an ocean voyage. It conjures images of glamorous movie stars engaging in high-stakes dramas, contemplating their lives with an expanse of blue sea providing the backdrop.
Film classics aside, being surrounded by a seemingly endless ocean brings the quiet thrill of the unknown and the promise of discovery, enhanced by the serenity of stillness. With nothing but horizon in sight, crossing voyages aboard Ilma and Evrima transform time into something more meaningful, and a rare chance to find both peace in the journey and purpose in the experience of simply being at sea.
Ilma: An Homage to the Sea
Ilma means “water” in Maltese, and the yacht’s ocean crossings pay tribute to the Golden Age of Travel as it voyages to some of the world’s most celebrated yachting destinations. Two 13-night voyages marry long spans of sailing time with unique as well as tried-and-true ports of call.
The Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale crossing calls in three ports and offers much to contemplate, such as the volcanic island of Madeira, known as the “Pearl of the Atlantic” for its exotic colors. A sail to San Salvador reveals a city that is the exposed peak of a submerged mountain rising 15,000 feet from the ocean floor, while Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, governs a nation comprised of numerous islands and tiny cays.
Ilma’s crossing voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Lisbon calls in two ports, including an overnight stay in Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island (also known as The Green Island), the capital of the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. There, you can delight in the exploration of crater lakes, volcanoes, beaches and forested peaks before returning to Ilma for more meditative days at sea.
On board, Ilma’s intimate luxury is a sanctuary of comfort and calm. Spacious suites with private terraces provide little distance between you and the vastness of the sea, while open-air lounges and an aft Marina keep you connected with the passing seascapes. In addition to immersing yourself in the yacht’s casual elegance and savoring the yachting lifestyle, ocean crossings provide you with time, the greatest luxury of all — time to indulge in myriad onboard dining and spa experiences, as well as time to enjoy being alone or with your traveling companion during such special, seemingly endless days at sea.
Evrima: Voyages of Discovery
Named for a word of Greek origin meaning “discovery,” Evrima’s two transatlantic crossing journeys are best experienced from your suite and private terrace, each one with a seaside view.
The leisurely, 12-night crossing from San Juan to Lisbon features several days of continual sailing before an overnight two-night stay in Ponta Delgada. Just outside the city, you can reflect on the view from the Mirador do Rei lookout, where local legend says that the blue-green shade of the twin crater lakes, Sete Cidades, were formed by the tears of star-crossed lovers — one had blue eyes and the other green. Later, you’ll return to Evrima for more expansive days of relaxation, rejuvenation and repose.
Evrima’s 13-night sail from Barcelona to San Juan pauses only for your exploration of Gibraltar on Spain’s southern coast, most famously home to the Rock of Gibraltar. A short cable car ride to the top of “The Rock” offers spectacular views where, on a clear day, you can marvel at the sight of two continents (Europe and Africa), two bodies of water (Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea) and three countries (Gibraltar, Spain and Morocco). A few days later, Evrima calls in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, known for its sailing culture and quintessentially Caribbean coastline of secluded white sand beaches and hidden coves.
In addition to Evrima’s myriad secluded spaces, exemplary dining options and renowned spa, a National Geographic photographer is onboard to host exclusive workshops and immersive experiences, making this voyage a truly a singular adventure.
As the horizon stretches in every direction, time slows. The vastness of the sea invites introspection, as ocean crossings are not about arrivals, but rather presence. These transatlantic voyages transform time into something sacred — a rare opportunity to discover not just new places, but also new parts of yourself.
