Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers Ritz-Carlton's Ilma

'Today marks the culmination of a shared vision and the relentless pursuit of excellence, a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication of all those involved,' said Jim Murren, executive chairman and CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. 'We are deeply grateful to the exceptional teams here at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, whose hard work and passion have brought this vision to life.'

Designed and built to the highest luxury standards

For Arnaud Le Joncour, SVP sales and marketing of Chantiers de l’Atlantique and program director, 'Ilma represents a collaboration of two likeminded organizations committed to excellence, offering the best in both hospitality and shipbuilding.' He said Ilma was designed and built to 'the highest luxury standards in terms of guest experience, technical innovation and craftsmanship.'

The delivery ceremony was also attended by Ernesto Fara, president and CFO, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, along with Chantiers de l’Atlantique GM Laurent Castaing, Capt. Steve MacBeath and more than 350 of the yacht’s 'ladies and gentlemen' (as Ritz-Carlton calls them), who will participate in a series of preparation voyages before welcoming passengers for Ilma’s maiden voyage from Monte Carlo Sept. 2.

All about Ilma

Ilma, named after the Maltese word for 'water,' measures 790 feet/241 meters and accommodates up to 448 passengers in 224 suites with terraces.

The yacht showcases interior finishes by London-based architectural and design firm AD Associates and lighting designer DPA. The exteriors reflect the vision of Helsinki-based design studio, Aivan.