It’s perhaps the ultimate experience in luxury travel – the New era of yacht-style cruising as the Ritz-Carlton announced the debut of its yacht collection. It marks a significant moment for the iconic hospitality brand as it makes its foray into the luxury yachting space.
Envisioned to perfectly blend the lifestyle of The Ritz-Carlton resorts with the casual freedom of a yachting vacation, Evrima, the first of three custom-built yachts from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
Stopping at both intimate and signature ports of call, most voyages range from seven to ten nights, with no two journeys alike so that guests can combine itineraries without repeating a destination. Depending on the season, Evrima visits the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Destinations along the way range from Spain’s Balearic Islands and coveted havens along the French Riviera, to the aquamarine shores of Aruba and the tropical coastlines of Costa Rica. The intimate size of Evrima also allows unique access into some of the most sought-after ports of call, delivering yacht-style cruising in destinations such as Mykonos, Saint-Tropez, and St. Barts.
“The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is revolutionizing the luxury cruising industry, creating an entirely unique category designed for those in search of unmatched getaways, highly curated itineraries, insider access and a level of personalization previously unseen in the space”, commented Douglas Prothero, Chief Executive Officer for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
The specially designed yacht measures 190-meters and can accommodate up to 298 passengers. In addition to offering a high percentage of large suites, Evrima also features several innovative two-story loft suites, a unique duplex accommodation. All rooms feature a private terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows, select suites also have the option to be combined into larger, open-concept spaces allowing for more flexibility when selecting accommodations.
Travellers enjoy a relaxed sense of freedom aboard Evrima, with access to a curated menu of spa treatments, a sauna and steam room, water sports from the yacht’s marina while at anchor, an infinity pool, a fitness studio and more.
Guests can also select from a breadth of dining options including locally-inspired creations in The Evrima Room, Southeast Asian Cuisine and a sit-down sushi bar at Talaat Nam, a speciality dining experience in S.E.A., designed by chef Sven Elverfeld of Aqua, the three Michelin-starred restaurants at The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg, and more.
In each destination, guests can choose from a selection of unique experiences within The Shore Collection that align with their interests or utilize the services of the Concierge Ashore to customize their own private tours.
Experiences onshore range from a guided tour in a world-class museum with its curator, visiting a UNESCO World Heritage site, to truffle hunting, and more. On select itineraries, guests can deepen their experience mid-voyage through an overnight tour, promising an unforgettable and uniquely immersive cultural experience before re-joining the yacht at their next destination.
The yachts of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection are also available for private charter.
