February 13, 2023
Ilma bookings open to top-tier Bonvoy members this week
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will this week open reservations for the inaugural season of its second ship, Ilma, exclusively to top-tier members of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. Bonvoy members will be privy to nearly a month’s head-start on the opening for general sales.
Read More…October 18, 2022
First guests welcomed aboard six-star ultra-luxury yacht Evrima
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection officially commenced operation on Saturday marking a significant moment for the iconic hospitality brand as it makes its foray into the luxury yachting space.
Read More…October 14, 2022
New photo collection of Evrima’s public spaces and suite revealed ahead of inaugural
The long-awaited launch of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s first of three ships, Evrima, is set for departure this weekend from Barcelona.
Read More…September 6, 2022
Sampler itinerary released introduced as part of longer transocenanic sailing
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has introduced a new 4-night sampler voyage from Lisbon to the Canary Islands aboard Evrima, departing on 4 November 2022.
Read More…August 9, 2022
Evrima’s inaugural sailing postponed, for an 8th time, by further six-weeks
Ongoing supply issues have been cited by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection for the latest delay in launching its ultra-luxury yacht, Evrima.
Read More…July 18, 2022
21 new voyages aboard Evrima now on sale
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has opened reservations for its 2024 Mediterranean program aboard Evrima – the new ultra-luxury cruise line’s maiden ship. There are 21 new voyages in the Mediterranean, spanning April through November.
Read More…July 14, 2022
First steel cut by Chantiers de l’Atlantique for Ilma
French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique has kicked off the start of production for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s second ultra-luxury vessel, Ilma, at its shipyard in Saint-Nazaire.
Read More…June 22, 2022
Metalworker protests cause three week disruption for Evrima’s over-due debut
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (RCYC) has postponed its planned launch date by three weeks, from 6 August to 31 August 2022, citing delays caused by external strikers.
Read More…March 18, 2022
Ilma and Luminara will sail in 2024 and 2025, featuring 53% more suites than Evrima
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is moving forward with the previously earmarked expansion of its fleet, cementing an order for vessels two and three with French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
Read More…March 1, 2022
Another three-month setback for ultra-luxe Evrima, according to impacted guests
Further delays for the launch of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection [RCYC] appear to have been confirmed by the yet-to-sail ultra-luxury cruise line.
Read More…March 1, 2022
17 brand new itineraries released, including new series of Island Hopping voyages
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has launched its 2023/24 Caribbean program. With its first of three ultra-luxury yachts, Evrima, slated to enter service in just over two months – starting 6 May 2022 from Lisbon – a new season of bookings in the Caribbean has just opened up.
Read More…February 2, 2022
Letter of Intent signed with Douglas Prothero’s The Yacht Portfolio
The Yacht Portfolio, the maritime investment company which owns soon-to-launch The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Sea Cloud Cruises following several months of discussions.
Read More…