First look: Inside the new Ritz-Carlton cruise ship Evrima, which finally debuts this week

Table Of Content

• How To Redeem Marriott Points on The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Sailings
• MS Evrima Inaugural cruise itineraries 2022
• What It's Like On Board Evrima, The Ritz-Carlton's First Ship
• Review of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
• Ritz-Carlton unveils 2024-2025 winter Caribbean cruises for the ships Evrima and Ilma
• The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Review — Ships, Destinations, Dining, and More
• Review: Ritz-Carlton Evrima

Sizes range from 300-square-foot Terrace suites to 575-square-foot View suites, 600-square-foot two-story Lofts, and the crown jewel Owner’s Suite for over 1,000 square feet of luxury complete with a hot tub on the additional 635 square feet of terrace. Excursions on the Europe circuit include historic city-center tours, winery visits, and workshops like perfume-making and cooking classes. On sea days, enjoy programming like high tea and live entertainment while the shoreline whizzes by. Ritz-Carlton offers the industry's first "cruise and land vacation" deals provided by a single operator. The deals include pre- and post-voyage stays in Ritz-Carlton hotels in port cities.

How To Redeem Marriott Points on The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Sailings

Just before its 20th voyage -- a seven-night roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale -- Cruise Critic had the opportunity to visit the luxury yacht in Port Everglades. Each Ritz-Carlton yacht has been thoughtfully designed to marry a spacious, residential feel with the innovative design of the world’s most stylish yacht interiors. Our Ladies and Gentlemen ensure that your every need is met with genuine care and the legendary service that The Ritz-Carlton is known for.

MS Evrima Inaugural cruise itineraries 2022

From Barbados was scheduled a 12-night Transatlantic repositioning cruise (March 28 - April 9) to Portugal (Lisbon), with prices from EUR 4720 pp. The itinerary included Canary islands - Tenerife (April 5 / 8 am - 9 pm) and Lanzarote (April 6 / 9 am - 10 pm). The yacht Evrima is powered by four MAN marine diesel engines (model 9L32/40, total power output 18 MW), as opposed to the new trend for LNG-powered passenger ships. The diesel-electric propulsion is with common rail fuel injection, providing better fuel efficiency at various speeds. On October 9, 2018, the vessel was launched (floated out from drydock) and moved to a shipyard pier for final outfitting.

What It's Like On Board Evrima, The Ritz-Carlton's First Ship

It's a library and coffee house during the day, but it morphs into a piano bar and dance hall at night. When you want to enjoy a more relaxed meal, be it an early-risers breakfast, lunch or late-night nosh, The Pool House — on Deck 5 directly in front of the aft pool — will punch the ticket. Inside, you'll find plenty of room to spread out with a dining table for six, a sitting area with four chairs and a table and a second sitting area with a loveseat, coffee table and two chairs.

One more extra amenity is a pair of high-end binoculars for guest use. Upon arrival at your suite, a chilled bottle of Moët et Chandon (Grande Marque Champagne, Brut Imperial, Non-Vintage, according to a publicist we spoke to) will greet you. Enjoy that out on your private balcony before getting to know the intricacies of your cabin.

Review of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

With six lounges on board, nearly every space felt lively, but none too crowded. From The Living Room, we migrated to deck 10 where the cozy, 404-square-foot Humidor, outfitted with a The Macallan cart, Davidoff cigars, and an array of reserve-list whiskies, was — sorry, there’s no other way to say it — poppin’ off. What to expect on The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Evrima, a 149-suite ship with five restaurants, six lounges, and plenty of over-the-top hotel amenities. The food onboard has also gotten positive feedback from passengers, both regarding the quality of the meals and the dining venues on board. Upon embarkation, your first taste of Evrima is the Living Room on Deck 4, which is not unlike a hotel lobby. Where cruise lines would typically aim to dazzle you with the atrium, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Club plays it differently.

Luminara, like its sister ship Ilma launching in 2024, will carry 456 passengers and be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), which is currently the cleanest marine fuel. Travelers can also use Marriott Bonvoy points for a discount on their cruise fare (180,000 points for a $1,000 savings, with increments of 90,000 points each offering a $500 savings thereafter). Marriott Bonvoy member status will also be recognized onboard with benefits such as in-suite welcome gifts and priority boarding and departure. While the official daytime dress code is “Yacht Casual,” the word yacht does imply designer labels, so you can expect some above-average attire amid the typical cruise wardrobe of sundresses, shorts, and t-shirts.

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Here, you can borrow gear — like paddleboards, windsurf boards, kayaks, sailboats and snorkel equipment — for complimentary watersports. As with similar watersports platforms on other ships, the Marina will only open when weather conditions are right and local authorities permit its usage. The complete spa oasis includes a Relaxation Lounge and outdoor relaxation areas, including a hot tub all the way forward on that deck.

Comfy seating areas abound where you can grab a drink and chat with newfound friends. This deck is especially atmospheric at night with accent lighting that creates a beautiful blue glow. Guests can also take advantage of complimentary group exercise programs and presentations on such wellness topics as nutrition. If you didn't prebook a treatment before boarding, your personal concierge can assist you on board; otherwise, call or visit The Spa.

It will be interesting to see if the line sticks to its three initial ships or expands to a five-ship fleet. The line tapped Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France, to build ships two and three, and Ilma and Luminara will be much larger than Evrima. They'll be 171 feet longer than their sister ship and measure 46,750 gross register tons compared with Evrima's roughly 24,000 gross register tons. Like Evrima, the second and third ships will be all-suite ships, but they will feature 228 suites instead of 149.

At the inception of the cruise line, the company announced it would sail three identical yachts. While three yachts are still the plan — Ilma and Luminara are set to join Evrima in 2024 and 2025, respectively — the ships will not have the same design. Luxury travel fans that love small-ship sailing with a focus on "greatest hits" cruise destinations, suite-style accommodations and Michelin-level dining want to know if The Ritz-Carlton is worth the wait. The launch of the line was delayed for three years due to a variety of circumstances that included slowdowns at the shipyard, the pandemic and moving its first yacht to a new shipyard for completion. So it was a thrilling moment when its first ship, Evrima, welcomed guests in Barcelona on Saturday.

Clear focuses on cuisine, relaxation, and small entertainment offerings like live music trios and high tea make this feel like a luxury hotel you never want to leave—one that just so happens to be floating at sea. All Evrima cruise ship staterooms (149 total) are balcony suites with tall ceilings, including two Duplex Suites (2-level apartments). The fore-located Owner Suites are the yacht's largest accommodations, featuring upper suite living area, floor-ceiling windows (for 270-degree views) and a huge wraparound terrace (with an outdoor plunge pool).

Evrima’s itineraries had longer in-port stays providing more time on land, including overnights in Casablanca, Dubrovnik, Saint-Tropez, Ibiza, Monte Carlo (Monaco), Ravello (Italy's Amalfi Coast), Valletta (Malta). Ritz-Carlton cruise prices include staterooms, multiple onboard dining venues, activities and live entertainment, tips (onboard gratuities), Wi-Fi. Initially was planned the three vessels to be identical/sisterships, with max passenger capacity 298, crew capacity 246, volume GT-tons, LOA length 190 m (623 ft), passenger staterooms 149 (all-balconied). However, the design was later altered and with these specifications was constructed only the first boat (Evrima/by Tillberg Design Sweden). Officially inaugurated in 2022, the Ritz-Carlton cruise company (based in Miami USA / Coconut Grove) operates a fleet of three ultra-luxury superyachts.

All of these suite categories offer living room space with spots for dining, as well as bedrooms. Being built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in France Luminara, and its sister vessel Ilma, are both larger the Evrima which was constructed in Spain. As a result, they feature a larger number of cabin categories, including a two upper suite categories measuring where staterooms measure 1,076 square feet. Ritz-Carlton claims the ship, with Ilma, will offer the highest space ratios at sea.

The company's fleet consists of 3 newbuilds, with a shipbuilding option to expand to 5 vessels. Ritz-Carlton's cruise company was created by Douglas Prothero (CEO, founder of Canadian Maritime Group) and Lars Clasen (Managing Director, former President of AIDA Cruises). For instance, all shore excursions require an additional fee, and the same goes for the use of certain onboard amenities like the Kid's Club.

The yacht's 611-square-foot, bi-level Loft Suites are interesting because they separate the living space (upstairs) from your sleeping quarters (downstairs). The plus is that you can enter the suite from hallways on both levels. The bathroom situation is also upgraded, with a double vanity master bathroom that includes a soaking tub and a separate shower (on the lower level) and a powder room on the upper level. Adding a bit of privacy, the convertible sleeper sofa in this stateroom is on the upper level that's otherwise devoted to living/dining space. The terrace is also on the upper level, at 76 square feet, and downstairs features a panoramic picture window for sea views.