The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has introduced its Winter 2027–2028 itineraries across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific aboard Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara. Sailing from October 2027 to May 2028, the season features more than 60 voyages and introduces 14 new ports of call. The season broadens the brand’s global presence across key regions, pairing established destinations with small, lesser-visited harbors.
As part of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Winter 2027–2028 season, Evrima will sail throughout the Hawaiian Islands and the South Pacific before returning to the Caribbean, while Ilma will complement visits to beach towns and tucked-away anchorages with a total of 27 ports. Luminara will return to Asia-Pacific, where its voyages will connect the region’s bustling capitals and emerging seaside towns.
“Our Winter 2027–2028 season reflects our continued focus on creating journeys that feel both expansive and personal,” said Ernesto Fara, president and chief executive officer of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. “By introducing new destinations across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific, we’re offering guests more ways to explore at their own pace while enjoying the care and connection that define our experience.”
Expanded Exploration in the South Pacific Aboard Evrima
Evrima will sail a series of journeys spanning the South Pacific and beyond. An extended season in the region allows for deeper discovery, including inaugural calls to the coral atolls and lagoons of Rangiroa and Fakarava in French Polynesia, as well as the lush mountains and islets scattered across Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. Destinations such as Huahine offer ideal conditions for enjoying the yacht’s Marina Beach.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will also introduce a 13-night voyage from Los Angeles to Panama City, featuring first-time calls in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, Zihuatanejo, and Puerto Chiapas. In addition, two seven-night voyages from San Juan to Panama City offer a rare opportunity to pass through the Panama Canal.
Flexible Caribbean Voyages Aboard Ilma
Spanning 27 ports across the Caribbean, the upcoming winter season aboard Ilma is designed around flexibility and seamless access. Miami, San Juan, and Oranjestad serve as convenient turnaround ports for itineraries throughout the region. St. Barths remains a highlight with frequent stops across the season, while an expanded collection of three- and four-night round-trip voyages from Miami and San Juan creates new opportunities for long weekends and escapes to destinations such as Great Exuma and Key West.
The season will also welcome Culebra, Puerto Rico as a new port of call. Accessible only to smaller ships, the island is known for its protected turquoise waters and unspoiled beaches. Norman Island, located at the southern tip of the British Virgin Islands, will also debut as a new port, joining Canouan as an idyllic setting for curated beach gatherings and celebrations by the sea.
Immersive Asia-Pacific Itineraries Aboard Luminara
An 11-night voyage from Hong Kong to Tokyo introduces an inaugural call in Kaohsiung, where waterfront promenades and night markets reflect southern Taiwan’s cultural vibrancy, alongside a visit to Ishigaki, Japan, known for its luminous blue waters. In Southeast Asia, a new seven-night sailing from Bangkok to Singapore debuts Bintan, offering access to a secluded Indonesian archipelago known for its white-sand beaches and crystalline waters.
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The season will additionally feature a slate of longer itineraries of up to 14 nights. A Hong Kong-to-Singapore voyage will underscore this balance of urban energy and coastal elegance, combining overnight visits to Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City with direct ocean access from the yacht’s Marina in Koh Kood and Koh Samui. Similarly, Tokyo roundtrip voyages will offer a rich view of Japan beyond its major cities through off-the-beaten-path calls, including Hakodate for its seafood culture, Otaru for its scenic canal and glass ateliers, and Aomori for contemporary art and apple-harvest season.
Winter 2027–2028 Highlights Include:
January 10, 2028 | 3-Night San Juan Round-Trip Voyage Aboard Ilma
Designed with flexibility in mind, this Caribbean sailing is perfect for a quick escape with two standout calls to island destinations. In Gustavia, St. Barths, the port’s two-ship policy will ensure an uncrowded atmosphere, more space ashore, and intimate exploration of the waterfront. The journey continues to Jost Van Dyke, the smallest of the four main British Virgin Islands.
January 24, 2028 | 9-Night Papeete Round-Trip Voyage Aboard Evrima
Guests will venture farther into the South Pacific on a voyage that reaches newly introduced calls in Rangiroa and Fakarava in the Tuamotus of French Polynesia, as well as Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. The journey will reveal an arc of reef-ringed atolls, crystalline lagoons, and volcanic silhouettes. Along the way, beach relaxation on the shores of Taha’a invites guests to slow down, while Marina days at Huahine invite guests into warm, protected waters.
March 7, 2028 | 11-Night Hong Kong to Tokyo Voyage Aboard Luminara
Contemporary culture and island landscapes trade places on this northbound voyage featuring a series of ports across East Asia. From the port city of Kaohsiung to Taipei, each stop in Taiwan highlights the country’s street-food scene and blend of nature and modernity. From there, Luminara continues toward Tokyo with calls along Japan’s coast, including Ishigaki’s waters and Naha’s maritime heritage.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers all-suite accommodations with ocean views, and some of the highest employee-to-guest and space-to-guest ratios at sea. Voyages combine iconic and more off-the-beaten path calls alongside refined onboard experiences, from chef-led dining concepts to treatments at The Ritz-Carlton Spa and a signature Marina offering seamless connection to the sea.
Bookings are now open for Winter 2027–2028 itineraries.
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