Overview
Is The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection right for you?
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is the storied hotel brand's first move into cruising, and it shows — this is hospitality-first ultra-luxury built around genuinely spacious, all-suite living rather than onboard spectacle. Every single suite across the fleet has its own private terrace, a rarity even among luxury lines. The fare is close to fully inclusive: dining across multiple venues, a deep list of premium wines and spirits, and gratuities are all built in, with 24-hour in-suite dining for whenever you want it. A reimagined Marina Beach Club platform lowers right to the waterline for swimming and non-motorized watersports in port. It's a young line — the first yacht only launched in 2022 — but it has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in ultra-luxury for exactly the reason you'd expect: it's run like The Ritz-Carlton.
Who it’s best for
- The Ritz-Carlton loyalists who want that same standard of service at sea
- Couples and milestone celebrations wanting a private-terrace suite
- Travelers who want ultra-luxury without a single formal night
- Guests who value restaurant-quality dining over big-ship entertainment
Popular ships
Evrima
The original yacht — intimate at 298 guests across 149 suites, each with a private terrace.
Ilma
A larger sister ship carrying 448 guests in 224 suites, launched in 2024.
Luminara
The newest and largest of the three, at 452 guests across 226 suites, with two brand-new top suite categories.
Cabin recommendations
Every suite
All accommodations are suites with a private terrace — there's no interior or standard ocean-view category on any ship in the fleet.
Best value
The entry Terrace Suites deliver the full private-terrace experience at the most accessible fare.
Special occasions
Ask about the signature Owner's and Grand Suites for a milestone celebration — genuinely residential-feeling space at sea.
Dining
Multiple included restaurants spanning global and seasonal menus, plus 24-hour in-suite dining course by course. A generous, included pour of premium wines, spirits, cocktails and craft beer runs throughout the day — there's no drink package to buy because it's simply part of the fare. Expect the same attention to plating and service you'd find at The Ritz-Carlton hotel restaurant, just with an ocean view.
Entertainment
Deliberately understated: live music in elegant lounges, a well-regarded spa, and the reimagined Marina Beach Club platform for swimming and non-motorized watersports right off the yacht in port. Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi is included fleet-wide. This is a line where the suite, the food and the destination are the draw — not a theater schedule.
What’s included
- All-suite accommodations, every one with a private terrace
- Premium wines, spirits, cocktails and gratuities included
- 24-hour in-suite dining and multiple included restaurants
- Marina Beach Club watersports platform
- Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection FAQs
Rather than feeling like a large cruise ship, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is designed to provide the atmosphere of a private luxury yacht. With fewer than 500 guests, spacious all-suite accommodations, personalized service, and access to smaller ports that larger ships cannot visit, the experience is more intimate, relaxed, and destination-focused.
The atmosphere is elegant but relaxed. During the day, resort wear and casual attire are appropriate. Evenings feature a “Yacht Sophisticated” dress code, with smart casual or resort-chic clothing recommended. Unlike many traditional cruise lines, there are no formal nights or black-tie events.
Nearly all of it — dining, premium drinks, gratuities and Wi-Fi are built into the fare. Shore excursions and spa treatments are typically the main add-ons, similar to other ultra-luxury lines.
Yes. Marriott Bonvoy members can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and Elite Night Credits on eligible voyages. Guests can also redeem Marriott Bonvoy points toward savings on their cruise fare, making it one of the few luxury cruise experiences connected to a major hotel loyalty program. Marriott Bonvoy Elite members also receive special benefits onboard.