Are you a lover of hotels and resorts and don't consider yourself a "cruise person?” Does the thought of thousands of people on a cruise ship make you shake in your boots or run for a COVID test?? I've just met with the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection and am so impressed with their brand new ships! The all-suite rooms will blow you away with gorgeous décor and more space per person than any other luxury cruise line.

The Inaugural Season begins in May 2022 with its first small sail yacht, EVRIMA (which means Discover in Greek), sailing from Lisbon to Barcelona. The season continues in the Meditteranean before heading over to the Caribbean from October to early 2023.

When I think about cruising, I can only remember the budget friendly but overcrowded cruise our family took along the pacific coast in Mexico many years ago. I can assure you, it was not memorable! I crave the luxury and service at a resort property and enjoy the thoughtful surroundings. Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection addressed all these feelings and incorporated them into its design and service standards. They found that 50% of all new bookings are people new to cruising!

Here's what I learned - EVRIMA's stats include:

149 luxury suites with private ocean-view terraces
Only 298 guests on board with a 1:1 crew to guest ratio
Clients are ten years younger than the average luxury cruiser
All-inclusive except for spa and excursions
Shorter 7 to 10-night sailings for busy clients
Ten different dining experiences
3 star Michelin chef on board
Overnights in ports of call to experience the local culture
Ability to enter coveted yachting destinations
Variations of connecting rooms for families and multigenerational groups
Ritz Kids Club for 4-12 years

If you’re feeling some hesitation about cruising due to COVID concerns, I’ve learned that the cruise lines are taking this very seriously, and have added new protocols for passenger safety. Click here to learn more.

Want to dip a toe into luxury cruising, or are you a cruising veteran and need to be part of the Inaugural Season of Ritz Carlton Yachts? In that case, this is the perfect vacation for you to celebrate a special occasion or experience the Ritz Carlton brand on the water.

Attention Hotel Lovers! A Luxury Cruise for YOU