The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Unveils Ultra-Luxury Winter 2027–2028 Voyages Aboard Evrima, Ilma and Luminara

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has released its Winter 2027–2028 itineraries, featuring more than 60 ultra‑luxury voyages and 14 new ports of call across Asia‑Pacific, the Caribbean and the South Pacific aboard Evrima, Ilma and Luminara.

Winter 2027–2028 at a glance

Sailing between October 2027 and May 2028, the new season broadens the brand’s global footprint by pairing marquee destinations with small, lesser‑visited harbours that are perfectly suited to its yacht‑style ships. Each itinerary is curated to balance serene sea days with immersive time ashore, reflecting the line’s focus on discovery, cultural connection and the relaxed feel of an intimate private yacht.

Evrima will roam the Hawaiian Islands, South Pacific and Caribbean, Ilma will span 27 ports across the Caribbean, and Luminara will return to Asia‑Pacific, linking major capitals with emerging seaside towns. Together, the trio offers guests a spectrum of journeys from three‑night escapes to longer voyages of up to 14 nights.

South Pacific and Panama Canal discovery aboard Evrima

Evrima’s extended South Pacific season unlocks deeper exploration of coral atolls, lagoons and volcanic silhouettes. New calls include Rangiroa and Fakarava in French Polynesia’s Tuamotus, along with Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, revealing an arc of reef‑ringed atolls, glassy bays and palm‑fringed shores.

Scenic destinations like Huahine provide ideal conditions for Marina Beach days, where guests can swim, lounge or enjoy water sports with direct access to the Pacific from the yacht. Evrima will also debut a 13‑night Los Angeles–Panama City voyage with first‑time calls at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, Zihuatanejo and Puerto Chiapas, plus two seven‑night San Juan–Panama City itineraries that include a rare, sea‑level Panama Canal transit viewed from private terraces in all‑suite accommodations.

Flexible Caribbean escapes aboard Ilma

Ilma’s Winter 2027–2028 programme spans 27 ports across the Caribbean, built around flexibility for both quick getaways and longer retreats. Miami, San Juan and Oranjestad (Aruba) act as convenient turnaround hubs for voyages that weave vibrant beach towns with tucked‑away anchorages.

St. Barths remains a signature destination, while new three‑ and four‑night round‑trip sailings from Miami and San Juan create opportunities for spontaneous long weekends to places like Great Exuma and Key West. Five‑ to seven‑night itineraries deliver a more lingering sense of escape, moving between lively islands and calm coves.

The season also introduces Culebra, Puerto Rico, as a new port of call—a smaller‑ship‑only island famed for its protected turquoise waters and untouched beaches—and adds Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands as a new stop alongside Canouan, ideal for curated beach parties and celebrations by the sea.

Immersive Asia-Pacific journeys aboard Luminara

Luminara’s Asia‑Pacific season is designed to showcase the region’s contrasts, pairing urban energy with low‑key coastal gems. An 11‑night Hong Kong–Tokyo voyage on March 7, 2028, introduces an inaugural call in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with its waterfront promenades and night markets, plus visits to Taipei, Ishigaki’s sapphire waters and Naha’s maritime heritage before arriving in Tokyo.

In Southeast Asia, a new seven‑night Bangkok–Singapore sailing debuts Bintan, granting access to a secluded Indonesian archipelago known for white‑sand beaches and crystalline waters. Longer itineraries of up to 14 nights, such as a Hong Kong–Singapore voyage, combine overnight stays in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City—with time to explore cutting‑edge dining, fashion and nightlife—with Marina days in Koh Kood and Koh Samui for direct ocean access.

Tokyo round‑trip voyages will reveal Japan beyond its major cities through calls in Hakodate (seafood culture and night views), Otaru (scenic canal and glass ateliers) and Aomori (contemporary art and apple‑harvest season), offering a richer view of the country’s coastal life.​

A new standard for yacht-style luxury at sea

Across all three yachts, The Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection brings the brand’s legendary service to the water, with all‑suite accommodations featuring private terraces, expansive indoor/outdoor spaces and some of the highest space‑ and staff‑to‑guest ratios at sea. Onboard life blends chef‑led dining concepts, The Ritz‑Carlton Spa treatments and a signature Marina that connects guests directly to the sea through swim platforms and water toys.

Voyages combine iconic ports with off‑the‑beaten‑path calls, creating journeys designed around discovery, cultural immersion and genuine connection rather than just ticking off destinations. The brand’s commitment to excellence was recently recognised by Forbes Travel Guide, which awarded Ilma an industry‑first Five‑Star rating in the 2026 Star Awards—the world’s first cruise ship to receive this distinction.