The luxury hospitality company’s first cruise ship finally set sail after years of delay amid COVID-19 and reports that the project ran $55 million over budget …
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… officially bringing the Ritz-Carlton brand’s promise of luxury to life at sea.
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Evrima began its time at sea with a seven-day sailing from Spain to France in October.
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And it now has a list of itineraries from 2022 into November 2024 with ports of calls in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Central America, and South America …
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… including sailings from Barbados to St. Maarten, Panama to Costa Rica, Spain to Italy, and several round trips in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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No two sailings will be the same, according to the new cruise brand, and all range from four to 13 nights.
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Source: Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
It’s significantly smaller than the mega cruise liners heavy hitters like Royal Caribbean have recently built.
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But its smaller size lets it to access more ports of call in destinations like Greece and France, according to the Ritz-Carlton.
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And it’s not like the smaller ship is lacking in amenities.
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The Evrima still has the typical cruise ship services and facilities like a spa with a sauna, infinity and whirlpools, a gym with personal trainers …
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… and a list of dining venues like the “S.E.A” designed by the chef behind the Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg’s three Michelin-starred restaurant.
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The Ritz-Carlton is known for its luxury and guest pampering, and this ship is no different.
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From the cold towels offered to guests the moment they step aboard the ship …
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… to the water misting on the pool deck …
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… to the marina that gives guests direct access to water toys while the ship is anchored …
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… it’s not hard to see how Ritz-Carlton’s upscale brand is reflected in the Evrima.
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The staterooms are just as glamorous as Ritz-Carlton’s traditional hotel rooms with options like a two-story penthouse and suites with private terraces.
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