There’s a moment at sea, just as the sun starts to dip below the horizon, when the light turns golden, the waves soften and the world feels still. It’s in that moment that you truly feel the harmony among design, environment and experience. This sense of serenity and connection is exactly what we strive to capture across The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s three yachts.
Our yachts are more than modes of travel; they are sanctuaries. We’ve created contemporary yachts with interiors that feel both elevated and deeply personal, designed to inspire ease, discovery and the quiet luxury of being authentically connected with your surroundings. Every element is intentional and each detail is thoughtfully placed. From the moment guests step onboard, they are welcomed into an environment where comfort flows as naturally as the sea that surrounds them.
Our purpose-built superyachts evoke the intimacy of a private yacht while offering the amenities and sophistication of a world-class resort. We’ve prioritised space and scale – our yachts provide some of the highest space-to-guest and employee-to-guest ratios at sea, delivering an unparalleled sense of privacy. Evrima, the inaugural yacht in the fleet, accommodates up to 298 guests, while Ilma hosts up to 448 and Luminara caters for 452. These aren’t just aesthetic choices; they are foundational to the atmosphere of tranquility and attentiveness that defines our voyages.
Every design detail, from materials to spatial flow, reflects our intent to harmonise interior elegance with the natural world. Panoramic windows, private terraces in every suite, and our open-air marina ensure a continuous, immersive connection to the sea, wherever guests are onboard.
The infinity pool on Ilma gives the illusion that the yacht, including the public spaces onboard, flows naturally into the sea
Our yachts are designed as immersive spaces, both in the destinations they explore and in the onboard experience they offer. This might come through a quiet morning coffee overlooking the open sea, a spontaneous conversation sparked by a curated piece of art, or the joy of plunging into the water from our signature marina.
Every material, texture and transition onboard is chosen with intention, reflecting an uncompromising attention to detail and a desire to blur the lines between interior and exterior. Even our culinary venues embody this philosophy – celebrating relaxed yet refined design, layered textures, and storytelling infused with a sense of place and purpose. While the suites serve as intimate sanctuaries designed for serenity, communal spaces invite curiosity and engagement through expansive views, airy design and fluid transitions. Across every touchpoint, the design honours a reverence for the sea and a commitment to elevating every journey through intention and immersion.
The floor-to-ceiling windows, shown here from the Grand Suite on Ilma, provide sweeping ocean views
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection brings the brand’s legendary service, timeless elegance and uncompromising quality to life through design. Interiors emphasise residential-style comfort, natural materials and spaciousness. Light-filled suites feature private terraces with panoramic views, spa-inspired bathrooms and intuitive design elements. We collaborated closely with Marriott International’s design team and some of the most respected names in yacht and hospitality design to translate our brand DNA into an ultra-luxury maritime experience.
Our design journey is one of evolution. With Luminara launching in July 2025, we deepen our commitment to craftsmanship and sensory storytelling. This next superyacht reflects our dedication to creating extraordinary journeys and fostering meaningful connections. We’ve partnered with AD Associates on suite design and Chapi Design Luxury Division under Chapi Chapo Design for the public spaces, with lighting designed by DPA. Together, we’ve used light as a central theme, expressing it through material choices, atmospheric ambience and sculptural forms. Guests can expect warm walnut woods, Arabescato Corchia stone sourced from Italy, and nuanced lighting that brings depth, elegance and a sense of welcoming warmth throughout.
A standout feature will be the Art Bar, a new indoor-outdoor space designed to inspire connection through culture and conversation. Meanwhile, the new Residential Suites will boast expansive living areas spanning over 900 square feet. Luminara will also expand our global footprint, introducing voyages to Asia and Alaska for the first time.
From suite to sea, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection delivers a seamless flow between spaces, people and moments. Our unique experiences at sea embody a lifestyle that values intention, natural beauty and the art of meaningful travel. It’s this philosophy that guides every detail, making the collection not just unlike the rest, but truly unforgettable.
Gaby Aiguesvives is Chief Marketing Officer at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
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