Ilma

Ilma is the second yacht in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and a clear step up in size from Evrima, entering service in 2024 with more restaurants, more lounges and a larger pool deck. The extra space shows in the evenings, when you have several dining rooms and bars to choose from, but she still carries only a few hundred guests and keeps the intimate, unhurried feel of a yacht. Suites are bright and residential, each with a private terrace, and the service style borrows heavily from Ritz-Carlton’s hotels. A stern marina opens for swimming and watersports in calm anchorages. She suits guests who want yacht-style cruising with a little more variety on board.

Best for: Couples who want a boutique luxury yacht with hotel-style service and more dining variety than the smallest yachts offer.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection brings the Ritz-Carlton hotel brand to sea with three superyacht-style ships carrying about 300 to 450 guests, every suite with a private terrace. Voyages favor glamorous, smaller harbors in the Mediterranean and Caribbean with long stays and overnights. Fares include drinks, gratuities, Wi-Fi and most dining, and Marriott Bonvoy members earn and redeem points. It suits affluent travelers who want a resort-like yacht experience rather than a traditional cruise.