Ilma Superyacht Redefines Luxury Travel at Sea, Expanding The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
(IN SHORT) The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has launched its second superyacht, Ilma, offering a new level of luxury cruising. Ilma features 224 ocean-view suites, world-class dining by MICHELIN-starred chefs, and luxurious amenities such as a spa, fitness center, and expansive pool deck. The yacht will sail to exclusive destinations across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Northern Europe, providing guests with personalized service and bespoke travel experiences. With a sleek design and top-tier offerings, Ilma continues The Ritz-Carlton’s legacy of redefining luxury yachting. Reservations are now open.
(PRESS RELEASE) Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2024-Sep-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has set a new standard in ultra-luxury yachting with the debut of its second superyacht, Ilma. Embarking on her maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome, Ilma offers an exclusive blend of world-class hospitality, innovative design, and exquisite culinary experiences that elevate the luxury cruising industry.
Measuring 790 feet and hosting 224 ocean-view suites, Ilma promises intimate, high-end experiences with one of the best guest-to-staff ratios at sea. Designed with elegance and comfort in mind, the yacht invites guests to explore a range of global destinations—from Mediterranean gems like Santorini to the unspoiled beauty of the Caribbean and Northern Europe’s cultural capitals.
Guests can enjoy five extraordinary dining venues, including signature restaurants helmed by MICHELIN-starred chefs Fabio Trabocchi and Michael Mina, offering refined Italian and Pan-Latin cuisine. In addition to top-tier dining, Ilma boasts luxurious amenities such as a sprawling pool deck, a rejuvenating spa, and a cutting-edge fitness center.
With her sleek design, expansive suites, and personalized service, Ilma enhances The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s legacy of offering extraordinary, tailor-made journeys. Reservations for Ilma are now open, promising a transformative and unforgettable yachting experience.
ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON YACHT COLLECTION
Designed to combine the luxury lifestyle of The Ritz-Carlton® with the casual freedom of a yachting vacation, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers bespoke voyages in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, and Central America. Calling on unique and distinguished destinations, voyages typically span five to ten nights with an all-inclusive onboard journey and curated excursions ashore.
Its inaugural yacht, Evrima, embarked on its maiden voyage in October 2022. Measuring 624 feet in length, Evrima features 149 airy suites across various categories, each with a private terrace, creating a relaxed and intimate ambiance for up to 298 guests. Continuing the fleet’s expansion, two new superyachts boasting among the highest space ratios per guest at sea, Ilma and Luminara, are slated to set sail in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Spanning 790 feet, Ilma will offer 224 spacious, light-filled suites of varying categories, accommodating up to 448 guests. Slated to make its 2025 debut, Luminara will join Ilma and Evrima on voyages to secluded harbors and iconic cities. Reflective of The Ritz-Carlton on land, each yacht offers personalized service, elevated dining experiences, and exclusive amenities.
Private charter options are also available, allowing guests to craft a truly tailored journey. For more information, visit ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com.
ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY, LLC
Delivering the Gold Standard in service in coveted destinations around the world, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC currently operates more than 120 hotels in over 35 countries and territories. From iconic urban destinations to stretches of paradise in untouched corners of the earth, The Ritz-Carlton offers the opportunity for true discovery and transformative escapes that stay with guests long after they depart. Committed to thoughtful innovation, The Ritz-Carlton encompasses two groundbreaking brand extensions, Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a collection of rare estates set apart from the world, where personalized care and cultural immersion are paramount. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection translates the brand’s legendary service and hospitality for sea, reimagining the ultra-luxury cruising category. For more information or reservations, visit the company website at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.marriott.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR). The Ritz-Carlton is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including complimentary nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com. The Ritz-Carlton is committed to supporting the destinations where it operates through Community Footprints, the company’s social and environmental responsibility program.
Media Contacts:
Meg Connolly
Meg Connolly Communications
ritzcarltonyachtcollection@mcc-pr.com
Diana Gdula
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
diana.gdula@ritz-carltonyachtcollection.com
Source: Marriott International, Inc.
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