November 21, 2024
Luxury mega-yachts appealing to younger, new-to-cruise audience
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is drawing a younger, new-to-cruise traveller to its stylish mega-yachts, with the average age of guests in their 50s, says Seb Seward, VP and GM Asia Pacific.
Read More…November 19, 2024
Cruise industry veteran of 30 years joins ultra-luxe mega-yacht operator
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has named cruise industry veteran Spyros Almpertis as Vice President, Port and Destination Operations. With Evrima and Ilma already sailing as the company’s first luxury superyachts, and Luminara slated to debut in 2025, Almpertis’ appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to operational excellence and delivering immersive experiences for guests.
Read More…October 23, 2024
Luxury brand sets up shop aboard The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s newest superyacht
Passengers aboard The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s newest yacht Ilma will be able to browse the latest Bvlgari creations at sea, as a new collaboration aims to redefine the luxury at sea experience.
Read More…September 26, 2024
Plus, more than 30 Caribbean sailings released for 2025/2026 season
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has discreetly opened bookings for the positioning voyages from Africa to Asia for its third mega-yacht, Luminara, LATTE can exclusively reveal.
Read More…September 11, 2024
Brand’s third ultra-luxury superyacht touches water for the first time
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection successfully completed the float out of its third superyacht, Luminara, at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. This key milestone, marking Luminara’s first touch with water, signals the beginning of the final phase of construction, paving the way for its highly anticipated debut slated for July 2025.
Read More…September 4, 2024
Ultra-luxury superyacht embarks on maiden voyage
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has officially welcomed Ilma, its second newbuild luxury superyacht, to its distinguished fleet. The yacht embarked on its maiden voyage, a seven-night journey from Monte Carlo to Rome, on Monday 2 September 2024.
Read More…August 29, 2024
Aussie travel advisors among industry VIPs on three-day preview sailing
Ahead of the official launch of its brand-new mega yacht, Ilma, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection hosted VIP travel industry and MICE partners on a pre-inaugural sailing from Barcelona to St. Tropez in the Mediterranean last week.
Read More…August 29, 2024
Luxury advisor review: David Brandon, MD Savenio sails on Ilma’s shakedown cruise
Barcelona, Spain 25 August — I’ve just disembarked from the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Ilma and I’m still feeling the magic of this incredible experience. The ship truly redefines luxury at sea. From the moment I boarded to the time I stepped off, it was nothing but elegance, comfort, and top-notch service.
Read More…July 16, 2024
448-guest superyacht switches hands from shipyard to owner/operator
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection took delivery of its second ultra-luxury superyacht, Ilma, on Friday at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint- Nazaire, France.
Read More…July 4, 2024
Seb Seward to lead Sydney-based outpost for ultra-luxury superyacht brand
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has made its first appointment in the Asia Pacific region, recruiting Seb Seward as Vice President and General Manager, LATTE can reveal.
Read More…June 7, 2024
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s second ship signs Chef Trabocchi and Chef Mina
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has unveiled an array of innovative culinary offerings aboard Ilma, the eagerly anticipated second ultra-luxury superyacht in its fleet. Earmarked to set sail on its maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome on 2 September 2024
Read More…May 22, 2024
Countdown to launch for second luxury superyacht for The Ritz-Carton Yacht
Ilma, the second luxury superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, has successfully completed four-days of sea trials, reaching one of the last main construction milestones ahead of its September debut.
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