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Chantiers de l'Atlantique floats out Ritz-Carlton's Luminara

Days after The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma set off on its maiden voyage, 2025 sister ship Luminara was floated out at Chantiers de l'Atlantique.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

September 10, 2024

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Luminara, shown here in a rendering, is the sister of the just-introduced IlmaRENDERING: THE RITZ-CARLTON YACHT COLLECTION

At a Glance

  • Luminara is derived from Latin for 'light'
  • Set to debut in the Mediterrranean July 2025
  • Inaugural Asia-Pacific itineraries follow

Luminara is now positioned at an outfitting dock where the interiors will be completed. The vessel is scheduled to debut in July next year.

Setting new standards

'Our ongoing collaboration with the team at Chantiers de l’Atlantique has been invaluable. With three yachts soon in the water, we remain committed to delivering exceptional journeys at sea, setting new standards in luxury cruising with unparalleled amenities and service,' said Jim Murren, executive chairman and CEO, RCYC.

'After the smooth delivery of Ilma, Luminara’s float-out and seamless transfer to the outfitting dock were completed with great success,' according to Arnaud Le Joncour, SVP sales and marketing, Chantiers de l’Atlantique. 'As we look ahead to its exciting launch next summer, we are proud to continue our valued collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection to deliver another extraordinary yacht that will embody the pinnacle of luxury cruising.'

Luminara features

Luminara, derived from the Latin word for 'light,' measures 794 feet/242 meters and will accommodate up to 452 passengers in 226 terrace suites. Multiple dining venues, a marina and The Ritz-Carlton Spa are among the amenities.

After debuting in the Mediterranean, Luminara is scheduled to sail The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's inaugural Asia-Pacific season, December 2025 to May 2026.

Related:All about Ilma

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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