The previous few years have seen the expansion of a brand new class of cruising: luxurious tremendous “yachts,” with a small variety of company, a excessive degree of service and a decidedly boutique really feel.
They’re additionally largely from a brand new sort of cruise firm: a luxurious resort model making its approach into the ocean.
First, that was Ritz-Carlton, which was the pioneer with its Ritz-Carlton Yacht Assortment and its landmark yacht, Evrima. Then there was 4 Seasons, which is now engaged on its first luxurious yacht.
However Ritz-Carlton continues to set the tempo, this time with its second ship: Ilma, which simply made its debut this week in Europe, with plans to move to the Caribbean this winter.
The 790-foot-long ship has simply 224 suites, and will probably be heading to among the most sought-after — and most tough to succeed in – ports within the Caribbean.
That can embody Virgin Gorda within the British Virgin Islands; St Barth; and the tiny, beloved island of St John within the US Virgin Islands.
So what do it’s good to know concerning the new Alma?
There are 5 eating ideas, together with a pair by Michelin-starrred Cooks Fabio Trabocchi and Michael Mina.
There’s additionally a novel lounge-style eatery known as the Seaside Membership, with panoramic ocean views.
And sure, it’s nonetheless a Ritz-Carlton, which implies there’s a signature Ritz-Carlton Spa (with therapies from wellness model ESPA) — together with a whopping 11 therapy rooms, 5 of which can be utilized for outside therapies — a part of a give attention to the ship on indoor-outdoor experiences.
The brand new ship is a “continuation of our mission to ship legendary service and unparalleled enjoyment to our company,” mentioned Ritz-Carlton Yacht Assortment CEO Jim Murren in an announcement obtained by Caribbean Journal.
