Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

The next Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection superyacht, Ilma, floated out of the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, marking a significant construction stage. Senior leadership and shipbuilders gathered for this nautical ritual in preparation for Ilma’s first contact with water, marking the beginning of the next construction phase before her maiden voyage in 2024. Jim […]

With a keel-laying ceremony, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrated a significant milestone at the world-renowned shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France. The keel-laying ceremony, a long-standing nautical custom, marks the formal start of construction by lowering the first modular block of Ilma into the building dock. “We are thrilled to celebrate this remarkable milestone […]

The Ritz-Carlton announced the debut of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, marking a significant moment for the iconic hospitality brand as it makes its foray into the luxury yachting space.

The long-awaited Evrima of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will officially begin operations this week, with the first guests welcomed on board in Barcelona on Saturday. The 298-passenger yacht was initially scheduled to debut in June 2020; however, it was delayed owing to severe building delays at its Spanish shipyard, followed by several deferrals due to […]

The first of three Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise ships touched the water for the first time at its float out ceremony at the Hijos De J. Barreras Shipyard in Vigo, Spain.

Ritz-Carlton is diversifying its operations with the launch of a new luxury cruise line. Marriott’s luxury brand has teamed up with Douglas Prothero, Lars Clasen and Oaktree Capital Management to launch “The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection” – a new venture that will include three large yachts handling fewer than 300 passengers each. “The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection […]