May 12, 2025
RCYC’s SVP Global Sales exits to embark on “next chapter”
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has confirmed the departure of Kristian Anderson, Senior Vice President of Global Sales.
Read More…April 30, 2025
Strategic appointments and internal promotions as Wave season sales soar
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has made several strategic appointments and internal promotions across its global sales team, underscoring the brand’s ongoing investment in commercial growth and its commitment to delivering best-in-class service to travel partners worldwide.
Read More…April 7, 2025
‘Unlike the Rest’ celebrates the transformative power of travel
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (RCYC) has unveiled a new global brand campaign, “Unlike the Rest.” The campaign celebrates the transformative power of travel while inviting discerning travellers to discover a new standard of unparalleled hospitality and bespoke offerings at sea.
Read More…February 17, 2025
Luxury cruise specialist named Director, Travel Partnerships, Australia & New Zealand
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Melbourne-based cruise specialist, Anastasia Kotanidis, as Director, Travel Partnerships, Australia & New Zealand, LATTE can exclusively reveal.
Read More…January 22, 2025
Inaugural Alaska season for Luminara to feature 13 departures
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s long-mooted inaugural Alaska season has officially been confirmed for 2026 by the mega-yacht operator.
Read More…December 18, 2024
SVP Global Sales, Kristian Anderson in Australia to strengthen trade ties
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will bring a new level of luxury to Alaskan cruising when Luminara launches in the destination from late May 2026, SVP of Global Sales, Kristian Anderson said in Sydney last night. His comments to an assembled audience of Australia’s top travel executives thereby confirming Ritz-Carlton Yacht’s intention to add Alaska as a future destination to its expanding program.
Read More…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…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…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…April 3, 2024
Chief People Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior VP of IT onboarded
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced three key executives to its C-suite and senior leadership team, reaffirming the company’s unwavering commitment to continued growth and the delivery of exceptional luxury travel experiences.
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