Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the first extra luxury cruise has set sail
After numerous date changes, and almost a year late, the first cruise has set sail from the United States [...]
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After numerous date changes, and almost a year late, the first cruise of the Yacht Collection by Ritz-Carlton .
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The cruise ship line will be marked by the luxury and will therefore not be for every budget, but thanks to the collaboration between the two brands, Marriott will enable mature and spend the Bonvoy points accumulated with the chain also aboard Ritz-Carlton luxury cruises.
Evrima, the first of three luxury yachts custom-built by the brand, officially set sail Oct. 15 going from Barcelona to Nice.
We are thrilled to share a closer look at the experience aboard Evrima, as @ritzcarltonyc embarks on its maiden voyage today. pic.twitter.com/4L6VtkY8I4
- The Ritz-Carlton (@RitzCarlton) October 15, 2022
"We are thrilled to introduce The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and usher in an exciting new chapter for this beloved brand. The Ritz-Carlton has long been rooted in innovation and service excellence, driven by a commitment to be at the forefront of providing transformative travel experiences.
As we continue to evolve our legendary brand, we couldn't be more excited to give our guests the opportunity to experience The Ritz-Carlton in a new way."
Chris Gabaldon, senior vice president for luxury brands, Marriott International
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Routes.
The itineraries: Ritz-Carlton's luxury yachts will be around the world, most trips will range in length from 7 to 10 nights, the trips are also all different so that guests can combine multiple itineraries.
The destinations will range from Mediterranean, Caribbean, Central America e South America, Places to visit include the Balearic Islands, the French Riviera, Aruba and Costa Rica, as well as sought-after ports such as Mykonos, St. Tropez and St. Barts.
"The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is revolutionizing the luxury cruise industry, creating a completely unique category designed for those seeking unparalleled escapes, highly curated itineraries, in-house access and a level of personalization.
Every element of the luxury yachting experience was considered during the design and creation of Evrima, and we are excited to offer unforgettable trips for both long-time cruisers and those who are new to the industry."
Douglas Prothero, managing director of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
The Rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
The ultra-luxurious yacht measures well 190 meters and can accommodate almost 300 passengers distributed in 149 suites luxury.
The range of accommodations is vast, ranging from suite lofts to the one with the most rooms or on two stories, all of them have balconies or a balcony where you can enjoy the view, as well as large windows. The suites have a private bathroom + one service bathroom, as well as king-size beds and H24 services.
On-board services include. high range: treatments SPA, experience culinary varied and rich, area fitness, lounge bar and sushi bar, theater and art performances, music live, jazz and space dedicated to the little ones with Ritz Kids 4 to 12 years old.
For each destination, guests can decide on a wide selection of experiences unique enriched by private and exclusive tours through arrangements with local guides. Tours also available nocturnal For a 360-degree experience.
For Marriott Bonvoy customers the benefits are many, here's how the points are earned:
- 5 Bonvoy points for every dollar spent on the cruise fare
- 1 elite night For each night spent on board
- Expenditure on the cruise will count toward the achievement of Ambassador status
- Bonus points for using a Marriott Bonvoy branded credit card
Points can be used to purchase the packages cruise, every 180,000 points you get a discount of 1000€ on the reservation, as well as elite reception on board the ship and the opportunity to take advantage of special services free of charge.
If, on the other hand, you are quite rich in order to do so, the yachts in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection can also be privately chartered, so you can enjoy it exclusively with your group of friends, shall we book?
