The Ritz-Carlton
Yacht Collection
A friend of mine once hesitated to make an unusual request while organizing an event at a Ritz-Carlton property. The response came instantly: “Ma’am, this is the Ritz-Carlton. We can make anything happen.”
That philosophy now sails the seas with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, whose intimate fleet—Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara—features between 149 and 226 suites.
These yachts feel much more like private vessels than typical cruise ships. Suites are elegantly furnished with Frette linens and Diptyque bath amenities, while the onboard Ritz-Carlton Spa embodies the brand’s celebrated wellness experience.
The Ilma recently made headlines as the first Forbes Five-Star resort at sea, a distinction that highlights the company’s commitment to outstanding hospitality.
Dining options are diverse and thoughtfully curated, with most venues included and only a few specialty experiences available à la carte. A marina platform offers watersports, wellness programs range from yoga to Reformer Pilates, and even golfers can use biodegradable balls that dissolve into fish food.
Above all, service remains the hallmark. The legendary training of Ritz-Carlton’s “Ladies and Gentlemen” easily translates from land to sea.
Primary itineraries include the Mediterranean and Greek Isles, Northern Europe and Scandinavia, and Caribbean winter sailings.
Four Seasons Yachts
Few hospitality brands grasp location as well as Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
At sea, the environment becomes even more fundamental: open water and a constantly shifting horizon.
Four Seasons Yachts entered service on March 20, 2026, ushering in a new era of luxury at sea. Its inaugural vessel, Four Seasons I, features just 95 residential-style suites, delivering the brand’s signature personalized service and refined hospitality in an intimate, ultra-luxury setting.
Suites are among the most spacious at sea, each featuring generous outdoor terraces. At the top is the extraordinary Funnel Suite, a four-level residence covering approximately 5,000 square feet indoors and 4,500 square feet outdoors.
Four Seasons has adopted a model similar to its hotels: breakfast, fitness classes, marina watersports, gratuities, and port fees are included, while lunch, dinner, and beverages are available à la carte. This approach provides guests with flexibility—especially when spending ample time ashore exploring local cuisine.
Many of the suites onboard can be combined to create a “yacht within a yacht” experience for families and friends, while still enjoying access to the yacht’s eleven dining and lounge venues, all with Four Seasons’ exemplary service.
Initial itineraries will focus on the Mediterranean and Caribbean, with routes designed to connect destinations where Four Seasons properties already exist.
Four Seasons Yachts
Few hospitality brands grasp location as well as Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
At sea, the environment becomes even more fundamental: open water and a constantly shifting horizon.
Four Seasons Yachts entered service on March 20, 2026, ushering in a new era of luxury at sea. Its inaugural vessel, Four Seasons I, features just 95 residential-style suites, delivering the brand’s signature personalized service and refined hospitality in an intimate, ultra-luxury setting.
Suites are among the most spacious at sea, each featuring generous outdoor terraces. At the top is the extraordinary Funnel Suite, a four-level residence covering approximately 5,000 square feet indoors and 4,500 square feet outdoors.
Four Seasons has adopted a model similar to its hotels: breakfast, fitness classes, marina watersports, gratuities, and port fees are included, while lunch, dinner, and beverages are available à la carte. This approach provides guests with flexibility—especially when spending ample time ashore exploring local cuisine.
Many of the suites onboard can be combined to create a “yacht within a yacht” experience for families and friends, while still enjoying access to the yacht’s eleven dining and lounge venues, all with Four Seasons’ exemplary service.
Initial itineraries will focus on the Mediterranean and Caribbean, with routes designed to connect destinations where Four Seasons properties already exist.
Orient Express Yachts
Few names evoke the romance of the Orient Express.
For over a century, the brand has symbolized refined travel throughout Europe—champagne in sleek carriages, classic design, and relaxed elegance.
Now that legacy extends to the sea with Orient Express Yachts, starting with the Orient Express Corinthian, the largest sailing yacht in the world.
With only 54 suites, the yacht remains one of the most intimate vessels in this new category. Its three impressive masts form a bold silhouette, while its interiors reflect the timeless elegance associated with the brand.
Translating the Orient Express experience from rail to sea required both consistency and careful adaptation. The main goal was to preserve the brand’s iconic luxury, attentive service, and timeless elegance—making sure the Orient Express experience remains distinctive in any setting.
At the same time, those standards needed to be carefully adapted to the practical realities of life at sea, from specialized marine crews to the complexities of a self-contained vessel.
The result is a seamless blend of legendary hospitality and maritime expertise, expanding the Orient Express promise from trains and hotels to yachts.
The expansion feels almost cinematic. With the opening of Orient Express La Minerva, travelers can envision an entire journey shaped by the brand: arriving in Europe on the train, staying in Rome, and then continuing along the Mediterranean by yacht.
Dining aboard Orient Express Corinthian is curated by renowned Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno, whose menus celebrate the flavors of the Mediterranean with the precision and artistry that have defined his culinary career.
Since entering service in 2026, Orient Express Corinthian has been sailing the French and Italian Rivieras, offering guests an intimate voyage through some of the Mediterranean’s most iconic coastal destinations.
