90 DESIGN PERSPECTIVE Plans for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection were announced in 2017, with a mission to enable guests to discover the world in a relaxed and casually elegant way with a high level of personalised service. Our goal was to provide an experience unlike any other in the market. Rather than looking at reimagining the interiors of The Ritz-Carlton resorts as a challenge, we viewed it as an opportunity to introduce something new and exciting to the luxury cruise industry. To achieve this, we worked with the Marriott International Global design team, Tillberg Design of Sweden and AD Associates to incorporate contemporary and elegant interiors with elevated amenities onboard our first vessel Evrima, which debuted in October 2022. When it comes to yacht interiors, you have to think very carefully about fabrics and materials that can withstand sea air and the elements. You also have to be very creative with the use of space – we wanted our ships to travel to small and unique ports, as well as the world’s most famous cities, but this meant that we had to be space-conscious with our designs. To create the illusion of a larger ship, we opted for floor-to-ceiling windows and open-plan spaces wherever possible onboard the 298-guest Evrima, which is best exemplified in our Observation Room, which offers uninterrupted views of the sea. The bifold doors that lead onto the terrace and large skylight evoke the feeling of being outside, helping to create a calm and relaxing onboard environment. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is reinterpreting its land-based interior personality for life at sea By Douglas Prothero, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Connecting guests with their destinations Image: Jack Hardy Image: Christopher Cypert The Observation Lounge offers 360-degree views (top) and the Mistral pool (above) overlooks the Marina platform
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