The Ritz-Carlton desires to offer you a digital tour of its second cruise liner.
The American hospitality titan unveiled inside renders of the 790-foot Ilma on Tuesday. The “superyacht,” as Ritz-Carlton calls it, first hit the water on the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, final September, together with her debut voyage slated for this fall. The Ritz-Carlton fleet additionally consists of the 623-foot Evrima that launched in 2022 and the 794-foot Luminara that can hit the seas in 2025.
“As we sit up for the launch of Ilma, our dedication to increasing our superyacht fleet reinforces our imaginative and prescient of ultra-luxury hospitality at sea,” Jim Murren, government chairman and CEO of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Assortment, stated in an announcement. “Ilma has been meticulously crafted to enliven the senses and elevate each side of our visitors’ journey.”
Named after the Maltese phrase for “water,” Ilma showcases a glossy, superyacht-inspired exterior by the parents at Finnish studio Aivan and a chic, light-filled inside by British agency AD Associates. Impressed by parts of Maltese mythology, shoreline, historical past, and native fauna, the decor sees impartial tones juxtaposed by darkish finishes and assertion lighting by designer DPA. The curated artwork assortment additionally consists of “thought-provoking items that encourage visitors to immerse of their environment,” in keeping with Ritz-Carlton.
The 790-footer consists of 224 spacious suites that may sleep as much as 448 passengers. Every suite showcases floor-to-ceiling home windows and personal oceanview terraces that foster a connection to the ocean. As with Evrima, Ilma has a set of bigger, extra luxurious suites for seafarers seeking to go all out. The Proprietor’s Suite, as an illustration, gives simply over 1,000 sq. ft of dwelling house, an in-suite bar, and a classy eating space. The crew-to-guest ratio is nearly one-to-one, so you may count on personalised service akin to a five-star lodge, too.
