Voyages with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection are designed to inspire a sense of openness and fluidity. As each day unfolds, service remains attentive, personal, and flexible to your desires.
Space is one of the defining differences in yacht travel.
With The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, a smaller number of guests and a more considered layout create a quieter, more open experience at sea. There is room to move, to pause, and to settle into the rhythm of the journey, whether on deck, in your suite, or ashore.
Intimate Space by Design
Each yacht in the fleet is intentionally limited in size, allowing for a more personal experience on board. Evrima accommodates 298 guests across 149 suites, while Ilma and Luminara remain similarly scaled, with fewer than 500 guests and just over 200 suites on each voyage.
The result is a sense of openness and fluidity that carries throughout the yacht. Suites are designed for extended time on board, with up to 1,000 square feet of living space, private terraces, generous layouts, and a clear connection to the water. Interiors are refined and understated, with Frette linens and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the ever-changing views.
Service follows the same approach. Suite Ambassadors and onboard concierges provide attentive, personalized support, adjusting to individual preferences rather than directing the experience. Across the yacht, a high staff-to-guest ratio allows interactions to feel natural and unhurried.
This approach has gained recognition, with Ilma earning the first-ever Five-Star Cruise Ship rating from Forbes Travel Guide.
Nimble Access and the Freedom of the Coast
The scale of a yacht also shapes where — and how — you travel.
The yacht’s intimate size allows for entry to the boutique harbors and secluded coves that remain inaccessible to larger ships, often docking closer to the center of each destination. With fewer guests disembarking at once, time ashore feels more manageable, with greater flexibility in how you explore.
Experiences range from guided excursions to more independent time in port. You might spend the day visiting local producers, walking through historic towns or exploring coastal landscapes, returning to the yacht without the constraints often associated with larger-scale travel.
Time in port is also less compressed. Extended stays encourage a deeper, more intentional connection to the local culture, whether that means extending a meal ashore, taking in a second experience, or simply spending more time in a place that invites it.
Space, in this context, is not only physical — it shapes the entire experience. From the design of the yacht to the time spent on board and ashore, it allows for a more measured and flexible way to travel.
