Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection expanding to Asia-Pacific
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will be branching into the Asia-Pacific region with its third yacht, Luminara, between December 2025 and May 2026.
June 25, 2024
Luminara will operate 10 voyages to 28 ports across 10 countries, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand and beyond. Cruises range from 10 to 15 nights and depart from Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Destinations include Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam; Puerto Princesa, Philippines and access to city centers such as Seoul, South Korea; Osaka, Japan; Bangkok, Thailand, and others.
Wide choice of excursions
Passengers can choose from group excursions, pre-designed private excursions or custom private excursions. Whether kiteboarding in the Philippines, exploring Thailand's street food, white water rafting in Malaysia or discovering museums in Vietnam, travelers can tailor their journey.
'These new itineraries exemplify our steadfast commitment to continually raising the bar in luxury cruising, offering innovative ways to experience our superyachts and explore vibrant local cultures across the globe,' said Jim Murren, executive chairman and CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
First cruise Singapore to Hong Kong for New Year's 2026
Luminara's first cruise in the region is a 14-night Singapore to Hong Kong voyage departing Dec. 30, 2025. Travelers can toast the New Year with a celebration onboard then relax into 2026 on the beaches of Koh Samui before sailing for an overnight stay in Bangkok. The voyage also includes Hạ Long Bay.
The 12-night Hong Kong to Singapore cruise on Jan. 13, 2026 explores the islands of the Philippines, including the forested mountains and white sand beaches of Busuanga, El Nido and Puerto Princesa. Borneo is another destination.
Japan
The 10-night Tokyo roundtrip on March 20, 2026 calls Osaka, Kagoshima, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, while the 12-night Tokyo to Hong Kong voyage that follows on March 30 includes a call at Seoul and an overnight in Shanghai.
The 452-passenger Luminara is scheduled to debut in July 2025.
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