The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is offering a seven-night Mediterranean sailing aboard its third and newest superyacht Luminara via auction through Sotheby’s. The voyage will continue the partnership between The Luxury Group by Marriott International and auction house Sotheby’s.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Patrick Mitchell to the role of Senior Vice President, Global Sales, effective immediately. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Mitchell takes over from Kristian Anderson who stepped down from the role suddenly in May.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection hosted an intimate masterclass with world-renowned Chef Tony Tan in Melbourne on Tuesday.

New details of Luminara, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s highly anticipated third ultra-luxury superyacht, have been released ahead of its maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome on 3 July 2025.

With just months to go until Luminara’s debut, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has confirmed the 226-suite vessel will return to Asia in October 2026, with bookings now open for the four new itineraries.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Melbourne-based cruise specialist, Anastasia Kotanidis, as Director, Travel Partnerships, Australia & New Zealand, LATTE can exclusively reveal.

Forbes Travel Guide is expanding its acclaimed global rating system to include rating restaurants on cruise ships – a cruise industry first. The Forbes Travel Guide experts have already been conducting their in-depth research and reviews and will reveal the 2025 cruise ship ratings and restaurant accolades next month when the highly anticipated annual Star Ratings are released, which include hotels, restaurants, and spas in more than 85 countries.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has named cruise industry veteran Spyros Almpertis as Vice President, Port and Destination Operations. With Evrima and Ilma already sailing as the company’s first luxury superyachts, and Luminara slated to debut in 2025, Almpertis’ appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to operational excellence and delivering immersive experiences for guests.

Ahead of the official launch of its brand-new mega yacht, Ilma, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection hosted VIP travel industry and MICE partners on a pre-inaugural sailing from Barcelona to St. Tropez in the Mediterranean last week.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has confirmed a series of strategic internal promotions and key new appointments, positioning the company for ongoing growth and success.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France celebrated the keel laying of the third superyacht in the fleet, Luminara, this week.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has released two additional voyages for its second newbuild yacht, Ilma, as the brand prepares for an early delivery of the 448-guest vessel.