The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Cruise Line Review

Table Of Content

• What It's Like On Board Evrima, The Ritz-Carlton's First Ship
• Terrace Suites
• Ritz-Carlton's cruise loyalty program (Marriott Bonvoy)
• Ritz-Carlton Evrima cruise ship successfully completes sea trials
• Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection joining Marriott Bonvoy (hotel brand's loyalty program)
• Former names: Ritz-Carlton Azora, Ritz-Carlton Yacht 1
• Ritz-Carlton Evrima

If you didn't prebook a treatment before boarding, your personal concierge can assist you on board; otherwise, call or visit The Spa. A receptionist will explain the options and make your arrangements. An array of facials are also available, including the 90-minute Ultimate Radiance and Renewal Facial ($320) that uses ESPA skincare-brand products. In the beauty salon, a shampoo and style starts at $80 for short hair, $90 for medium and $100 for long.

Ritz-Carlton Expanding Its Reach - Cruise Industry News

Ritz-Carlton Expanding Its Reach.

Posted: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT [source]

What It's Like On Board Evrima, The Ritz-Carlton's First Ship

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection executive attributes this distinction to having a stronger loyalist passenger base and also by being part of Marriott. Ritz-Carlton's voyages 2021 were planned to visit 50+ seaports, premium yacht marinas, small port towns. Most were 7-nights in duration and specially designed to not repeat the same ports on B2Bs (back-to-back cruises). The Marina is an aft-located/stern watersports platform providing direct access to the sea and the ship's watersport equipment. A selection of water toys (sea kayaks, paddleboards) are launched from here and provided complimentary to all passengers.

Terrace Suites

Kick-start each night of your voyage with a special cocktail or Champagne toast and stop by for a nightcap after dinner. Inside, you'll find plenty of room to spread out with a dining table for six, a sitting area with four chairs and a table and a second sitting area with a loveseat, coffee table and two chairs. One more extra amenity is a pair of high-end binoculars for guest use. Finally, the yacht also offers connecting and convertible suites for families and friends traveling together.

Ritz-Carlton's cruise loyalty program (Marriott Bonvoy)

Candela MAREA rum (distilled from fresh-pressed Dominican sugarcane juice) and rum-based cocktails can be tasted at various shipboard dining venues as well as at all bars. The Ritz-Carlton's cruise brand targets travelers familiar with The Ritz-Carlton hotel brand, as well as Asia's booming luxury cruising market. About 5% of cruise industry's multi-billion dollar business (USD 126 billion total economic impact in 2018) belongs to luxury brands. In Europe, Ritz-Carlton's first Mediterranean voyage was planned as 8-day roundtrip from Lisbon to Gibraltar, Valencia, Malaga, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca.

As the company promised when it announced the brand, the 10-deck-high vessel's interiors have an elegant, residential look designed to appeal to Ritz-Carlton regulars. Among marquee spaces is the top-of-the-ship Observation Lounge, which offers views over the bow from curving, floor-to-ceiling windows. There's also an interior "living room" that will serve as a central gathering point on the ship, photos of which the brand did not provide.

Its managing team is led by Bill Marriott (Executive Chairman) and Arne Sorenson (President and CEO). Marriott International is currently ranked the world's largest hotel chain, with 30 brands, 7900+ properties (1,333+ million rooms, 44000+ Homes and Villas) worldwide (in 138 different countries and territories/as of 2021). Since November 9, 2021, Ritz-Carlton's "Yacht Collection" brand's loyalty program is part of The Ritz-Carlton-owned hotels' loyalty program.

Women are donning flowing palazzo pants and pretty blouses as well as cocktail dresses and sundresses. Aboard the yacht, there are several massage options, such as the 60-or 90-minute signature "Evrima" massage (starting at $255), where light to moderate pressure is paired with aromatherapy essential oils. Also available are deep muscle massages (starting at $205) and piedras calientes therapy treatments, which use warmed stones (starting at $275). After a day in port, you might want the hour-long black masque Leg Renewal Treatment ($130) that alleviates tired legs by reducing inflammation and encouraging enhanced circulation.

Former names: Ritz-Carlton Azora, Ritz-Carlton Yacht 1

The offshoot of the company, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, was formed to debut its first ship Evrima, which launched in 2022, and a third ship, Ritz-Carlton Luminara, will join the fleet in 2025. The 456-passenger Ilma will have nearly one crew member for every passenger. Whether the ship really is ready to run at the sort of luxury level Ritz-Carlton fans expect remains to be seen. The ship has been plagued by construction problems for years, resulting in a succession of eight delays that have pushed back its arrival by nearly three years.

Glass doors open to the sweeping staircase leading to Lido / Pool Deck above (aft / on the ship's stern). The Marina is adjacent to an indoor/outdoor solarium (Marina Terrace) which is more a cozy lounge than a conventional sundeck. The fact that you can access any of these 14 suites from Decks 4 or 5 is a pretty neat feature.

The ship's propulsion consists of two Azipods (by ABB) with total power output 15 MW. Azipod D are azimuth thrusters ideal for smaller-sized vessels as they require lower installed power. The unit's electric drive motor is installed in the pod and submerged outside the hull, thus allowing more space for passenger cabins. The thrusters have the ability to turn 360 degrees which increases the ship's maneuverability and allows access to ports without the need of tugboat assistance. Due to fire and safety regulations, most of the ship's spaces are sectioned off and subdivided, with metal walls dividing restaurants from lounges and bars.

There is also an expanded marina with a new mezzanine feature and direct access to the sea. For special events, groups can enjoy an exclusive cocktail reception on the ship's expanded bow. Ilma ship will feature 228 suites, all with private terraces, including two spacious new upper suite categories measuring 1,076 square feet. After-dinner entertainment is provided by the yacht’s resident jazz and classical musicians, and the company says local entertainers will come on board to perform at some ports. The deckchairs on the top deck are removed every night with the space transformed into a nightclub where guests can dance under the stars until sunrise. Evrima is just the first of several vessels that Ritz-Carlton plans for its new cruising arm.

With every detail considered, you’re free to enjoy each moment of your all-inclusive journey. We never forget that curiosity, awe and adventure are what make travel so transformative, both on land and at sea. “This is an exciting chapter for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and I am honored to be a part of a journey that holds incredible potential for creating lasting value for our guests and continues to shape the future of luxury travel,” Murren said. “Our success is driven by a collective team of talented and passionate individuals.