The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announces its first Asia-Pacific season aboard Luminara

Wednesday, 02 Jul, 2025 0
The RitzCarlton Yacht Collection announces its expansion into the AsiaPacific region with Luminara, offering 10 new journeys between December 2025 and May 2026.
These voyages will explore 28 ports across 10 countries, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, and beyond, providing unparalleled experiences for discerning travelers.
“As luxury travelers continue to seek unforgettable, personalized experiences around the world, we are thrilled to introduce voyages in the AsiaPacific region,” said Jim Murren, Executive Chairman and CEO of The RitzCarlton Yacht Collection. “These new itineraries exemplify our steadfast commitment to continually raising the bar in luxury cruising, offering innovative ways to experience our super yachts and explore vibrant local cultures across the globe.”
The RitzCarlton Yacht Collection is dedicated to inspiring guests by creating experiences that fuel curiosity. The 10 journeys, ranging from 10 to 15 nights in length and departing from either Tokyo, Hong Kong, or Singapore, provide guests with the opportunity to discover the ancient treasures, modern marvels, and the exotic, offthebeatenpath locations the region has to offer.
Itineraries will include stops in coveted ports such as Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam; Puerto

Princesa, Philippines, and access to lively city centers such as Seoul, South Korea; Osaka, Japan; Bangkok, Thailand, and more.

“As the first luxury hotel brand to venture into the cruise space, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of our yacht voyages into Asia’s most soughtafter destinations. This milestone underscores our commitment to providing exclusive and immersive experiences that cater to the discerning tastes of luxury
travelers, said Jenni Benzaquen, Senior Vice President of The RitzCarlton, St. Regis, and Bulgari Hotels and Resorts.

Sophisticated adventurers will enjoy the hallmarks of luxury and personalized service for which The RitzCarlton brand is renowned.”

10 itineraries in Asia

10 crafted itineraries are planned including the following voyages :

  • December 30, 2025 | 14Night Singapore to Hong Kong Voyage including Bangkok and Vietnam. 
  • January 13, 2026 | 12Night Hong Kong to Singapore Voyage including the Philippines and the island of Borneo.
  • March 20, 2026 | 10Night Tokyo RoundTrip Voyage.
  • March 30, 2026 | 12Night Tokyo to Hong Kong Voyage. 

Opportunities for enrichment are endless when journeying with The RitzCarlton Yacht Collection. Guests are invited to choose from Select Group Excursions, PreDesigned Private Excursions, or Custom Private Excursions. 

The debut of The RitzCarlton Yacht Collection marked the first time a luxury hospitality company expanded into the cruising category. Since its debut with Evrima in October 2022, the RitzCarlton Yacht Collection has welcomed travelers to embark on extraordinary journeys of discovery.

With Luminara, the third luxury super-yacht, slated to set sail in July 2025, the RitzCarlton Yacht Collection continues to deliver unforgettable explorations at sea. Luminara will offer 226 spacious suites, for up to 452 guests. The onboard experience will feature world-class dining, an extensive wine collection and a signature Ritz-Carlton Spa. 



 

profileimage

TravelMole Editorial Team



Most Read

Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know

Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham

Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago

Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research

Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact

Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference

Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role

Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal

Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination

Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness

Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future

Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
TRAINING & COMPETITION
Skip to toolbar
Clearing CSS/JS assets' cache... Please wait until this notice disappears...
Updating... Please wait...