Ritz Carlton, one of the world’s newest cruise lines, is first luxury hotel company to bring the ambiance of their resorts to the sea.
Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection’s first vessel touched water for the first time during a flout-out ceremony that took place at the Hijos De J. Barreras Shipyard in Vigo, Spain.
The ship is the first of three vessels from Ritz Carlton. Each yacht will feature 149 suites, each with its own private terrace, and accommodate up to 298 guests in a relaxed, casually elegant atmosphere. As with the Ritz-Carlton on land, each yacht will feature personalized service, elevated dining and luxury amenities. To provide the highest quality service, there will be nearly as many staff members as guests.
The specially designed yacht will measure 190-meters, accommodate up to 298 passengers and feature 149 suites, each with its own private terrace. The yacht will also feature two 158 square-meter lavish Owner’s suites, each with its own private whirlpool, modern craftsmanship and interior finishes jointly designed by The Ritz-Carlton and leading design firm Tillberg Design of Sweden.
All-inclusive fares include:
- All-suite oceanview accommodations, each with private terrace
- Dedicated Personal Assistant attending each suite
- Onboard gratuities
- Multiple dining venues
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Beverages in-suite and throughout the yacht
- Onboard entertainment and enrichment
- Wi-Fi
- Marina-style platform with access to watersports
The first cruise on this new cruise line from Ritz-Carlton will depart from Ft. Lauderdale on February 5, 2020 for a 10 night cruise to the Caribbean. Port stops include San Juan, Vieques, Santo Domingo, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Barbados. Prices start at $7,900 per person for the maiden voyage.
We’re one step closer to our inaugural voyage after yesterday’s Splashdown Ceremony! Stay tuned for the next big #milestone – our naming ceremony this December. #RCyacht #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryCruise pic.twitter.com/Bk16gCPRGC
— The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (@ritzcarltonyc) October 11, 2018
The onboard experience will reflect the sublime comfort and unparalleled level of individualized guest service for which the iconic Ritz-Carlton brand is recognized, with one of the highest staff to guest service ratios in the cruise industry.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection guests will enjoy an all-inclusive luxury sailing experience including spacious accommodations, onboard activities and entertainment, beverages, multiple dining venues, onboard gratuities, WiFi and watersports from the yacht’s marina.
Signature experiences available for an additional fee include a culinary experience at Aqua, the yacht’s signature restaurant designed by Michelin-starred chef Sven Elverfeld, spa treatments, and immersive excursions offered through The Shore Collection.
Voyages will range from seven to ten nights with ports including Barbados, Cartagena, Bordeaux, Copenhagen, Mykonos, Portofino and many more. Each itinerary is packed with unique programming at each destination, from the Christening Celebration on the Inaugural Voyage to the Monaco Grand Prix, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, exploring the yachting playgrounds of the Greek Isles, Balearic Islands and French Riviera, as well as celebrating the holidays in the Caribbean.