The first cruise ship in the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is set to leave on October 15.
Almost 300 travelers will be accommodated in the 149 suites of the 623-footyacht.
More companies are coming up with high-end cruise brands as the market for luxury cruises is off the charts.
The delayed debut of Ritz-Carlton's first cruise ship is good news for ultra-luxury travelers who have been waiting.
The luxury hospitality company's first cruise ship is finally set to set sail on October 15 after years of delay and reports that the project ran $55 million over budget.
The source is Insider.
The Ritz-Carlton brand will be brought to life at sea.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will sail from Spain to France in seven days.
There are ports of calls in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Central America, and South America on the itineraries for the next ten years.
Several round trips in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as well as sailings from Panama to Costa Rica are included.
All of the cruises will range from four to 13 nights.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is a collection of boats.
Almost 300 travelers will be accommodated in the 149 suites on the 623-foot cruise ship.
It's much smaller than the mega cruise liners.
The source is Insider.
The Ritz-Carlton says that it will be able to access more ports of call in destinations like Greece and France.
The smaller ship won't lack in amenities.
A spa with a sauna, whirlpools, a gym and personal trainers are included in the typical cruise ship services.
The "S.E.A" designed by the chef behind the Ritz-Carlton is one of the places on the list.
The Ritz-Carlton is known for it's high standards and this ship will be no exception.
The moment guests step aboard the ship, they are given cold towels.
The pool deck is covered in mist.
Guests can get access to water toys while the ship is moored.
It's easy to see how the upscale brand of Ritz-Carlton is reflected in the river.
Ritz-Carlton's traditional hotel rooms will be just as stylish as the staterooms, with options like a two-story penthouse and suites with private terraces.
All of the staterooms have terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and king beds.
It's not likely that prices will be comparable to the $30–a-day cruise itineraries that have been popping up.
The source is Insider.
The cheapest sailing currently listed on the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's website is a five-night trip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida in February of 2023.
The price for an 11 night sailing from Istanbul to Athens could go up depending on the suite.
The Ritz-Carlton has no plans to slow down the growth of its cruise arm despite the imminent setting of the Evirma.
In March of this year, it was announced that it would build two more "superyacht" cruise ships.
The luxury cruise market has been off the charts, and it's a good sign for Ritz-Carlton.
The source is Insider.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection only has a few sailings left in 2022, according to the company.
Its 2020 season is already set to exceed expectations, while its 2023 season is booking well at 60%.
Four Seasons announced its new cruise brand, Four Seasons Yachts.
The source is Insider.
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