Ritz-Carlton’s super yacht debuts in Rome

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection proudly introduces Ilma, its second new-build luxury super yacht, to its distinguished fleet.

The yacht embarked on its maiden voyage, a seven-night journey from Monte Carlo to Rome, on Sept. 2.

As the first and only luxury hospitality company at sea, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection advances its position at the forefront of the industry with a second yacht now sailing, illustrating a future-focused vision that keeps pushing the boundaries of luxury travel at sea.

Ilma measures 790 feet, offering 224 airy and intuitive suites, all with private terraces providing direct access to the sea. Stopping at signature and intimate ports of call, Ilma takes guests on enchanting itineraries to coveted destinations.

Ilma’s inaugural season in the Mediterranean includes ports of call visiting Santorini, Porto Cervo, and Valletta, before departing for the Caribbean, with stops in Virgin Gorda, Gustavia, and St. John. Ilma will additionally sail the North and Baltic Seas of Northern Europe—a first for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection—during the 2025 summer season offering immersive itineraries in dynamic and culturally rich destinations like AmsterdamStockholm, and Reykjavík.

The purposefully designed yacht accommodates up to 448 guests and offers among the highest space-to-guest and guest-to-staff ratios at sea.

On board the yacht

Ilma invites guests to discover five dining venues, a refreshed in-suite dining program, sevens bars, and a signature wine vault.

Highlights include two dining venues conceptualized by MICHELIN-starred restaurant chefs Fabio Trabocchi and Michael Mina.

The Beach House, designed by the Toronto-based luxury design firm Chapi Chapo Design, offers 180-degree views of the sea that seamlessly integrate with the coast, creating a daytime to nighttime experience where guests can relax and unwind.

The beach club-inspired venue draws from Peruvian and Pan-Latin cuisine, blending globally influenced flavors in a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere.

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 EuropeCaribbean, 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.

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.

Share:

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

Latest

Valentine's Day getaways luxury hotels

The Best Last-Minute Luxury Escapes for Valentine’s Day

Take it from us: a last-minute getaway is the most romantic Valentine’s Day gift there is. Valentine’s Day has a habit of defaulting to prix-fixe menus and predictable bouquets, but the most memorable celebrations as a couple come from experiencing something new together. From overwater villas to historic city hideaways, these romantic hotels around the world prove February 14 is

Raffles Hotels The Butler Did it Collection Printemps Collaboration

Raffles Debuts a Chic Collection Inspired by Its Famous Butler Service

The luxury hotel brand debuts a playful fashion and home edit at Printemps, inspired by the rituals and details that define a stay at Raffles. If you’ve ever stayed at a Raffles hotel, you know the magic isn’t just in the architecture or the destination. It’s in the details. The perfectly timed cup of tea. The pressed pajamas waiting at

Six Senses Krabey Island Journey Into The Elements Wellness Retreat

Six Senses Krabey Island’s New Ayurveda Retreat Is a Complete Reset

Six Senses Krabey Island’s new five- to seven-day Ayurveda retreat is designed to restore rhythm, clarity and balance on a private island off Cambodia’s southern coast. Launching in 2026 at Six Senses Krabey Island, Journey Into the Elements is the resort’s most immersive wellness experience to date. Set on a secluded 30-acre private island off the coast of Cambodia, the

Feynan EcoLodge in Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan

The Road Less Travelled in Jordan

This candle-lit ecolodge on the edge of the Dana Biosphere Reserve is designed with purpose. By Ann Ruppenstein There are two main ways to reach Feynan Ecolodge—the easy way and the challenging way—and, to borrow from Frost, I stood contemplating the road not taken. After traversing uneven terrain, scrambling over boulders, wading through a stream, and even using my guide’s