Following the Evrima, the brand new Ilma has not too long ago turn into the second ship for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Assortment fleet.
Constructed on the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, the upscale mega-yacht was delivered to the model in mid-July.
With its maiden cruise scheduled for early September, the 456-guest vessel is ready to spend its inaugural season cruising between the Japanese Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
Cruise Trade Information takes a more in-depth take a look at among the highlights of the ship’s inaugural deployment.
Inaugural Cruise
Date: September 2, 2024
Size: 7 nights
Homeports: Monte Carlo (Monaco) to Civitavecchia (Italy)
Itinerary: St. Tropez, Cannes and Bastia (France); Livorno and Porto Cervo (Italy)
After being delivered to the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Assortment in mid-July, the Ilma is scheduled to set sail on its first income cruise on September 2, 2024.
Specializing in the Western Mediterranean and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the seven-night itinerary sails from Monaco to Rome (Civitavecchia) and options visits to France and Italy, together with St. Tropez, Bastia and Porto Cervo. The cruise can be highlighted by an in a single day keep in Livorno, from which company can attain Florence and Tuscany.
Greek Islands
Date: September 19, 2024
Size: 7 nights
Homeport: Piraeus (Greece)
Itinerary: Mykonos, Patmos, Milos, Rhodes and Santorini (Greece); and Kusadasi (Turkey)
In late September, the Ilma repositions to the Japanese Mediterranean for itineraries visiting the Greek Islands and Turkey.
This conventional week-long cruise within the area sails roundtrip from Athens (Piraeus) and consists of visits to a complete of six locations within the area. In accordance with Ritz-Carlton, the itinerary combines wealthy historical past and mythology with “glowing blue waters and fascinating magnificence.”
Southern Italy and Malta
Date: October 8, 2024
Size: 7 nights
Homeport: Civitavecchia (Italy)
Itinerary: Amalfi, Sorrento and Catania (Italy); and Valletta (Malta)
Again within the Western Mediterranean, the Ilma provides a singular itinerary to Southern Italy and Malta. Crusing roundtrip from Civitavecchia, the port for Italy’s capital metropolis, Rome, the seven-night cruise is highlighted by locations in Sicily and the Amalfi Coast, similar to Catania and Sorrento.
Along with late-night departures, the itinerary additionally options in a single day stays in Valletta and Amalfi, permitting company to discover additional and go to UNESCO-designated websites.
Iberian Peninsula
Date: October 22, 2024
Size: 10 nights
Homeports: Barcelona (Spain) to Lisbon (Portugal)
Itinerary: Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena, Málaga and Cádiz (Spain); Tangier (Morocco)
Earlier than crossing the Atlantic for the primary time, the Ilma closes out its maiden season in Europe with a ten-night cruise to Portugal, Spain and Morocco.
With three in a single day stays, the itinerary permits company additional time to discover Palma de Mallorca, Málaga and Lisbon, Ritz-Carlton mentioned. The cruise throughout the Iberian Peninsula can be highlighted by a 13-hour go to to Tangier.
Caribbean Debut
Date: November 14, 2024
Size: 6 nights
Homeport: San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Itinerary: Soufrière (St. Lucia); Terre-de-Haut (Guadeloupe); St. John’s (Antigua); Virgin Gorda (British Virgin Islands)
The Ilma is ready to make its debut within the Caribbean in mid-November, with a six-night cruise out of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Visiting a number of distinctive locations, similar to Soufrière and Terre-de-Haut, the itinerary is claimed to offer passengers a chance to go to palm-shaded shores, secluded stretches of sand and boulder-laden grottos.