Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Unveils 2027 Asia, Alaska Sailings

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection revealed its Summer 2027 Asia and Alaska itineraries aboard Luminara. Spanning April through October 2027, the season features 21 curated voyages, including 15 journeys exploring Alaska’s beauty and grandeur, four voyages across Asia, and two transcontinental crossings. Each voyage reflects The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s approach to travel, combining immersive exploration with the ease and comfort of life aboard an intimate ultra-luxury yacht.

Following its inaugural season in Alaska this summer, Luminara will return to the region with an expanded slate of itineraries sailing between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Whittier, Alaska, highlighted by additional calls to Juneau. Select departures will navigate the Inside Passage. Nearly all voyages of eight nights or longer include a glacier day, along with cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord, where guests can take in ice formations and Alaska’s natural beauty from their private ocean-view terraces.

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The intimate size of Luminara allows visits to smaller ports and secluded harbors in Alaska, such as Wrangell and Klawock. Some itineraries also call on Wrangell during bear season and the salmon run. Throughout the region, guests can enjoy close connection to the sea from the yacht’s Marina while at anchor, particularly in locations such as Sitka.

Time on board is equally considered, with opportunities to join wildlife observation sessions, attend expert-led conversations, or simply unwind and take in the scenery from a private terrace. Guests can further connect with the destination through enrichment programming, regionally inspired cuisine, and rejuvenating moments at The Ritz-Carlton Spa. An expansive program of discovery, both on board and ashore, brings the region’s landscapes and culture to life through wildlife observation, intimate talks, and guided exploration with regional experts. Each voyage will host two renowned guest speakers, fostering illuminating moments with leading naturalists, conservation specialists, historians, writers, photographers, and cultural voices. From on-deck wildlife viewings to casual discussions, the program offers a deeper understanding of Alaska’s ecosystems, heritage, and contemporary culture.

Exclusive shore experiences include privately chartered glacier flights, wilderness landings, and small-group Zodiac outings launched directly from the yacht. Culinary programming highlights the region’s bounty with ocean-to-table dining, tastings, and hands-on workshops, including a cured Alaskan salmon masterclass, sourdough workshop, and Alaskan craft beer tasting, while place-inspired wellness at The Ritz-Carlton Spa draws on the surrounding environment, with treatments such as Glacier Contrast Therapy Rituals, Glacier Stone Massage, and a Wild Alaskan Botanical Body Scrub incorporating local botanicals.

“Our Summer 2027 season on Luminara reflects our continued focus on immersive exploration by sea, pairing expanded Alaska voyages and new ports of call across Asia with the comfort of ultra-luxury accommodations and personalized service,” said Ernesto Fara, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. “These new voyages are thoughtfully designed to invite guests to experience and connect with both remarkably distinct regions in a way that feels seamless and enriching.”

The Summer 2027 season builds on The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s presence in Asia with new ports and itineraries across the region. Seoul debuts as a new turnaround port. Tianjin will be introduced as a new port of call. Northern Japan also debuts as a new region for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, with inaugural calls in Otaru. Certain itineraries include an overnight stay in Otaru, featuring regional seafood specialties and artisan glassware to evening strolls along its historic canal.

Across Alaska and Asia, a curated selection of shore excursions invites guests to step into the character of each destination through its landscapes and cultural traditions. Highlights range from guided food tours through Fukuoka’s dining scene and hands-on matcha workshops with master artisans in Uji, to standout moments in Alaska, including wilderness dining in Ketchikan and seaplane journeys over glacier fields, ending with an exclusive dining experience at the historic Taku Glacier Lodge.

Alaska Voyage Highlights

June 28, 2027 | 8-Night Vancouver Round Trip

Journey through small-town Alaska as well as the state’s wilderness on this round-trip voyage from Vancouver. In Klawock, hand-carved totems honor centuries of Tlingit heritage, while Sitka’s domed Russian churches illuminate the history of Russian settlement in the region. Cascading waterfalls and calving glaciers infuse every moment with awe while cruising Tracy Arm. Discover how Scandinavian sensibility distinguishes Petersburg as “Little Norway” and explore Ketchikan’s historic town center set up on stilts.

August 11, 2027 | 9-Night Vancouver to Whittier

From Vancouver to Whittier, Alaska is on splendid display, beginning with more than 500 miles of glaciers, waterfalls, and forested islands along the Inside Passage. As the only yacht docked in Klawock and Petersburg, Luminara offers a rare sense of intimacy in these remote outposts. In Haines, museums and cultural centers preserve the Chilkat Valley heritage, while Valdez, situated on the shores of Prince William Sound, impresses with tidewater and valley glaciers, waterfalls, and wildlife.

Asia Voyage Highlights

April 25, 2027 | 10-Night Tokyo to Seoul

From Japan’s neon capital to South Korea’s modern heart, this voyage blends dynamic cities with tranquil shores. Mount Fuji rises above tea fields and seaside temples near Shimizu, and the Itsukushima Shrine near Hiroshima is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Get a taste of Fukuoka’s food scene before experiencing 19th-century life at the Jeju Folk Village. Two days in Beijing allow time to explore both the Forbidden City and the Great Wall before sailing for Seoul.

October 13, 2027 | 10-Night Tokyo Round Trip

Experience Osaka’s food culture in the Dotonbori district or Namba neighborhood, and gain insights into Hiroshima’s history at the Peace Memorial Garden. Enjoy panoramic views from Fukuoka Castle before delving into Busan’s Buddhist traditions in its temples. After exploring Japan’s southern shores from Nagasaki to Kagoshima, the final day at sea offers time to unwind at The Ritz-Carlton Spa.

Launched in July 2025, Luminara is the third superyacht in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet. With 226 suites accommodating up to 452 guests, the yacht offers an intimate setting for luxury travel, where every suite features a private, oceanview terrace. On board, guests can enjoy innovative dining concepts, an extensive wine collection, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, expansive pool areas, and seamless access to the water from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Marina Beach.