<strong>Inaugural cruise:</strong> Ritz-Carlton's superyacht cruise has made its debut, three and a half years after its maiden voyage was originally scheduled to set sail.
Inaugural cruise: Ritz-Carlton's superyacht cruise has made its debut, three and a half years after its maiden voyage was originally scheduled to set sail.
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<strong>Setting sail:</strong> Evrima, from the hotel chain's <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection,</a> began its maiden voyage, a seven-night cruise from Barcelona to Nice, on Saturday October 15.
Setting sail: Evrima, from the hotel chain's Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, began its maiden voyage, a seven-night cruise from Barcelona to Nice, on Saturday October 15.
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<strong>Elegant suites:</strong> The 190-meter vessel, which has capacity for 298 passengers, is made up of 149 suites, with standard cabins as well as "loft-style" apartments.
Elegant suites: The 190-meter vessel, which has capacity for 298 passengers, is made up of 149 suites, with standard cabins as well as "loft-style" apartments.
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<strong>Luxury lifestyle:</strong> Rates begin at $6,400 per person for a one-week Mediterranean voyage, while Caribbean voyages start at $5,100 per person.
Luxury lifestyle: Rates begin at $6,400 per person for a one-week Mediterranean voyage, while Caribbean voyages start at $5,100 per person.
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<strong>Yachting vacations:</strong> Evrima will voyage to a range of destinations throughout the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, as well as Central America and South America.
Yachting vacations: Evrima will voyage to a range of destinations throughout the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, as well as Central America and South America.
Francisco Martinez
<strong>Spacious ship</strong>: According to Ritz-Carlton, Evrima has one of the highest space ratios in luxury cruising, with 85.2 square feet of space per guest.
Spacious ship: According to Ritz-Carlton, Evrima has one of the highest space ratios in luxury cruising, with 85.2 square feet of space per guest.
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<strong>New chapter:</strong> "We are thrilled to introduce The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and usher in an exciting new chapter for this beloved brand," says Chris Gabaldon, senior vice president for luxury brands at Marriott International.
New chapter: "We are thrilled to introduce The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and usher in an exciting new chapter for this beloved brand," says Chris Gabaldon, senior vice president for luxury brands at Marriott International.
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<strong>Welcoming guests: </strong>Evrima, which means discovery in Greek, was originally set to debut in 2019.
Welcoming guests: Evrima, which means discovery in Greek, was originally set to debut in 2019.
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<strong>Custom-built yacht: </strong>The luxury yacht will be followed by two others, Ilma and Luminara, which are currently under construction at Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
Custom-built yacht: The luxury yacht will be followed by two others, Ilma and Luminara, which are currently under construction at Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
Christopher Cypert