Ritz-Carlton is set to expand its exclusive yacht collection with the launch of its third vessel, LuminaraThe new vessel will be the largest of its fleet and will boast one of the most luxurious floating spas in the world. This new vessel will be the largest in its fleet and will boast one of the most luxurious floating Spas.
The exclusive Ritz-Carlton Spa will be located on the fourth deck, next to the fitness studio, a barber shop and a beauty salon. The spa plans show treatment rooms with private terraces overlooking the sea, separate saunas and steam rooms for men and women, plus a relaxation room.
The firms selected for the spa products include ESPA y 111Skin. In addition, SpaVision has supplied a variety of high-end equipment and furnishings, such as treatment couches for the Living Earth Craftsbarber chairs from Maletti and the recognised PediSpa Curve from Gharieni.
On board there will be two poolsThe main pool on deck five and the main pool on the upper (tenth) deck.
The Luminara will feature 226 suites with private terraces facing the sea, in addition to five restaurants y seven bars.
With a capacity for 452 passengersLuminara becomes the largest yacht in Ritz-Carlton's fleet, which also includes the Evrima (298 passengers), due to open in 2022, and the Ilma (448 passengers), which made its maiden voyage in September 2024. Both yachts also offer Ritz-Carlton spas.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection belongs to Oaktree Capital Management (55 %), the Scheinberg family via Mohari Hospitality (30 %) and the Singapore government (15 %). This luxury collection offers sailings in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America and the Caribbean.
Eight to ten new ships are expected to be added to this collection over the next five to ten years, spanning the Marriott group's various brands.
The next yacht for the Ritz-Carlton collection could be ready by 2027 o 2028.
The maiden voyage of the Luminara shall sail from Monaco on 3 Julyin an itinerary of seven nights which includes stops in Tuscany, Florence, Pisa, Portofino and Portoferraio, ending in Rome. The price per person for this trip starts from 11.250 €.
Over the course of the year, the Luminara will sail to destinations such as Italy, Greece, Spain, Croatia and the Canary Islandsbefore setting off on routes through the Indian Ocean from November.
During the last quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, itineraries will be offered in the last quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. Singapore, Hong Kong y Tokyofollowed by cruises between May and September 2026 by Alaska y Canada.
