The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has opened reservations for 52 European voyages, sailing through the Mediterranean and Northern Europe from late April to October 2028.
The four to nine-night itineraries will operate aboard Evrima and Ilma, combining calls at established coastal destinations with time in smaller ports. Gijón in northern Spain and Portovenere on the Italian Riviera are new additions, while Ilma will offer greater coverage of the Greek Isles and Adriatic.
Round-trip departures will be available from Rome, Monte Carlo, Athens, Venice and Reykjavík. The routes span whitewashed Aegean villages, historic Adriatic ports, Iceland’s volcanic terrain, Baltic cities and Norway’s UNESCO-listed fjords.
“The destinations our guests remember most are often the ones where they form the strongest connections, with the places they visit, the people they meet, and the moments they experience along the way,” Ernesto Fara, president and chief executive officer of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, said in the announcement.
Two yachts, two distinct European programmes
At 624 feet, Evrima is the smaller and more intimate of the two yachts assigned to the season. The collection’s inaugural vessel launched in October 2022 and accommodates up to 298 guests across 149 suites, each offering a private ocean-view terrace.
The onboard spaces aboard *Evrima* include five restaurants, six lounges, The Ritz-Carlton Spa and an aft marina offering direct access to the water. The yacht’s size allows it to visit compact harbours and island communities, as well as longer scenic passages.
Following its September 2024 launch, the 790-foot Ilma has 224 terrace suites and space for up to 448 guests. Helsinki-based studio Aivan designed the yacht, which features open-air lounges, a spa, infinity pools and a wine cellar offering curated tastings. With no casino, theatre or buffet, the vessel has more of a resort-style atmosphere than a conventional cruise ship layout.
In 2026, Forbes Travel Guide awarded Ilma Five-Star status, describing it as the first cruise ship to receive the rating. Forbes Travel Guide says its anonymous inspectors pay their own way and assess properties against as many as 900 criteria, with an emphasis on service.
Evrima follows the Italian Riviera to Rome
Departing Nice on 14 May 2028, Evrima’s seven-night voyage to Rome traces the French and Italian Rivieras before turning towards Elba.
Cannes is the first stop on the Côte d’Azur, followed by Portofino and its compact harbour of pastel waterfront buildings. The route then reaches Portovenere, one of the season’s two new ports, where colourful houses rise between the Ligurian Sea and the surrounding hills.
The final part of the voyage brings a quieter shift in pace on Elba. Historic fortifications overlook clear coves, contrasting with the busy promenades and harbours earlier in the itinerary.
This sailing is well suited to travellers seeking a Riviera journey without committing to a longer cruise, with four distinctive stops arranged between Nice and Rome.
Norway’s fjords shape a nine-night northern sailing
On 12 July 2028, Evrima will leave London for a nine-night voyage to Copenhagen, following Norway’s coastline during the long summer days.
The itinerary includes Haugesund and Geiranger, with waterside settlements appearing beneath steep mountains as the yacht moves deeper into the fjords. Scenic sailing forms an important part of the experience, bringing close views of high cliffs, narrow waterways and waterfalls descending towards the sea.
Kristiansand introduces a more urban side of southern Norway before the route continues to Aalborg in Denmark and concludes in Copenhagen. The voyage combines extended landscape views with time in Scandinavian cities.
Ilma expands its time in the Greek Isles
Departing Athens on 9 May 2028, Ilma’s seven-night round-trip itinerary visits Mykonos, Santorini, Patmos, Amorgos and Nafplio.
Mykonos brings whitewashed lanes and lively waterfront dining, while Santorini offers the elevated caldera views that define the island’s volcanic coastline. Patmos and Amorgos provide a gentler atmosphere, with more time for unhurried walks and quiet beaches away from the busier Cycladic ports.
Back on the Greek mainland, Nafplio is the final stop, known for cafés along its waterfront and neoclassical streets. The compact route gives guests access to five destinations without separate ferries or repeated hotel transfers, while allowing them to see islands with very different characters.
Malta and southern Italy feature on Ilma’s Rome voyage
A seven-night Ilma sailing from Rome on 27 July 2028 moves south through Valletta, Taormina, Amalfi and an additional island call in southern Italy before returning to the capital.
In Malta, Valletta’s honey-coloured architecture and café-lined squares provide an introduction to the central Mediterranean. Taormina follows, its rooftops looking toward Mount Etna, before Amalfi’s steep lanes and lemon groves lead down toward the sea beneath the mountains.
The closing island stop shifts the focus to cliffs, coves and the quieter pace of southern Italy. For travellers planning additional time in Rome, the round-trip format makes the voyage easy to combine with a city stay.
Private excursions range from oyster farms to remote glaciers
The collection will offer Pre-Designed Private Excursions, Select Group Excursions and fully customised private arrangements across the season. Experiences are designed to move beyond standard port visits, using local guides and smaller-scale settings.
In the Mediterranean, guests can take a boat from Portofino to the secluded bay of San Fruttuoso or collect oysters from the seabed at a family-owned farm in Croatia’s Mali Ston Bay. Other options include flying by helicopter above Mallorca before a guided winery tasting, and crossing Milos’s volcanic terrain by Jeep.
Northern European excursions draw on the region’s open landscapes. In Iceland, a helicopter experience passes over waterfalls, lava fields and glaciers before making a remote landing. In Bordeaux, guests can instead enjoy French caviar privately at an eco-friendly estate, with the tasting accompanied by Champagne.
These outings are available within the collection’s wider excursion programme, with private formats offering more flexibility over pace and personal interests.
Booking the summer 2028 season
Reservations are now open through The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Exact fares and availability vary by departure, suite category and itinerary.
The programme’s shortest voyages run for four nights, while the longest extend to nine. Travellers can choose the Mediterranean for island villages, historic ports and warm-weather dining, or Northern Europe for long daylight hours and sailing through fjords and volcanic coastlines.
