Luminara: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s New Era of Elevated Yachting

Luxury travel is reaching new heights as The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils its third superyacht, Luminara, setting sail on 3 July 2025 from Monte Carlo to Rome. Designed to blend immersive travel with refined elegance, Luminara will introduce bespoke design, Michelin-starred dining, museum-worthy art, and exclusive wellness experiences.

A Superyacht Designed to Inspire

Spanning 794 feet, Luminara accommodates just 452 guests in 226 sophisticated suites, each featuring a private terrace and world-class furnishings from Minotti, Giorgetti, and Poltrona Frau. The newly introduced Residential Suite, accented with Emporada marble and warm timbers, offers a residential-style retreat at sea.

Collaborating with Chapi Design Luxury Division, AD Associates, and DPA, Luminara’s interiors seamlessly merge craftsmanship and maritime elegance, with curved architecture echoing the fluidity of the sea.

An Art Collection Unlike Any Other at Sea

Luminara is a floating gallery, housing 731 curated works, including pieces from Paul Klee, Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol, and Alexander Calder. With 65% of the collection commissioned exclusively for the yacht, the art tells a story, inspired by Malta’s cultural and maritime heritage. A seven-story suspended light sculpture serves as a striking centrepiece, connecting decks in a luminous expression of movement.

Michelin-Starred Dining Across Five Distinct Venues

Food lovers are in for a global culinary experience, with five exceptional dining concepts:

• Seta su Luminara – An eight-course Michelin-starred tasting curated by Fabio Trabocchi, inspired by Venice’s historic spice routes.
• Beach House – A bold Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fusion menu by Michael Mina.
• Azur – Showcasing seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
• Haesu Bit – A pan-Asian journey spanning Japanese, Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese influences.
• Mistral – A seafood-forward tribute to the Mediterranean coast.

Signature Wellness and Outdoor Retreats

From the Marina Terrace’s floating lounge to the Deck 10 panoramic pool, Luminara invites guests to connect with the sea in curated comfort. Guests can swim in open waters, explore with Seabobs, or relax on deck with tailored service.

Meanwhile, the Ritz-Carlton Spa® delivers bespoke treatments by ESPA, 111SKIN, and Pisterzi, including the Awakening Bamboo Massage and Detoxifying Wellness Poultice Treatment, rooted in the yacht’s Asia-Pacific itineraries.

Luxury Shopping Reimagined at Sea

Luminara’s exclusive retail experience, in partnership with Starboard Luxury, features boutiques from Cartier, Piaget, and IWC Schaffhausen. Guests can browse rare vintage Hermès bags, Olympia Le-Tan clutches, and sustainable Stella McCartney handbags, alongside capsule collections from La DoubleJ, Johanna Ortiz, and Orlebar Brown.

Expanding Global Horizons: New Destinations Await

Following its Mediterranean debut, Luminara will explore the Indian Ocean and Africa, before setting sail for the Asia-Pacific in December 2025. Highlights include Hạ Long Bay, Osaka, and Bangkok, with itineraries crafted for cultural immersion and refined adventure. By May 2026, guests can experience Alaska and Canada’s rugged coastlines, adding new depth to sea-bound luxury.

Book Your Voyage Aboard Luminara

With bespoke experiences, world-class design, and unrivalled luxury, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection continues to set the standard for immersive travel at sea.

To explore more and book your journey, visit Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection today.