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Luminara: Deck plans, suites and 2027–2028 sailings

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Ilma's sister, built in 2025: 226 suites for 452 guests, 790 ft long.

Guests
452
Suites
226 suites
Decks
8 guest decks
Length
790 ft / 241 m
Launched
Built 2025

The ship

The Residential Suite, two of them forward on Deck 7, is hers alone; her Luminara Suites at the stern of Deck 6 match Ilma's Ilma Suites. She runs the line's Asia and Alaska seasons.

8 suite categories: The Owner's Suite · The Concierge Suite · The Residential Suite · The Luminara Suite · The View Suite · The Grand Suite · The Signature Suite · The Terrace Suite

Crew
374 officers and crew
Service
1 crew member for every 1.2 guests
Tonnage
46,750
Flag
Malta

What the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fare includes

  • Dining across the yacht's restaurants, plus 24-hour in-suite dining from an all-day and a late-night menu
  • A selection of premium wines, spirits, cocktails, mocktails and craft brews, and an in-suite minibar replenished daily
  • Gratuities for the Ladies and Gentlemen on board, included in the cruise fare
  • Complimentary Premium Wi-Fi for every guest — email, browsing, social, video calls, streaming and VPN
  • Access to the spa and wellness facilities, the fitness studio and the pools and public decks
  • Water toys off the Marina, complimentary while at anchor in select ports
All 8 inclusions, and what is charged separately

Suites on Luminara

Categories as the line names them for Luminara, terrace sizes where its site and its deck-plan brochure agree. The two sources give different interior sizes for every category, so we confirm the exact suite with the line before you book.

At a glance

The Owner's Suite

Terrace 596–1,048 sq ft (55–97 m²)

Floor-to-ceiling windows, an in-suite bar and dining area, and a terrace with a whirlpool and an outdoor shower. Walk-in wardrobe, a marble bath with soaking tub and separate shower, and a powder room in select suites.

The Concierge Suite

Terrace 366–395 sq ft / 34–36.7 m²

A terrace with an outdoor shower, reached from both the living area and the bedroom, with dining and living areas indoors and out. Walk-in wardrobe and dressing area, a bath with soaking tub and walk-in shower, and a powder room.

The Residential Suite

Deck 7

The category only Luminara has: two suites forward on Deck 7. Floor-to-ceiling glass opens onto the terrace from the living room and the bedroom, with dining tables inside and out, a walk-in wardrobe, a bath with soaking tub and shower, and a powder room for guests.

The Luminara Suite

Terrace 282–364 sq ft / 26.2–33.8 m²Deck 6

Named for the yacht and laid out like Ilma's Ilma Suite, at the stern of Deck 6: a large terrace with an outdoor shower, floor-to-ceiling windows, a separate dining area and a bedroom with a king bed. Some baths have a separate soaking tub.

The View Suite

Terrace 119–239 sq ft / 11.1–22.2 m²Deck 7

Floor-to-ceiling glass through the suite, with a French balcony from the bath to the living area, a separate bedroom with a second television, and a bath with a soaking tub. Powder room in select suites.

The Grand Suite

Terrace 95–205 sq ft / 8.8–19 m²Decks 6 to 9

A dining table for four, a living area, and double doors to a bedroom with dual walk-in wardrobes. Marble-clad bath with a soaking tub. Expanded terraces on Deck 6.

The Signature Suite

Terrace 65–151 sq ft / 6–14 m²Decks 6 to 9

A separate living and dining area and a king bed. The bath has a double vanity, a soaking tub and a walk-in shower. Expanded terraces on Deck 6.

The Terrace Suite

Terrace 56–108 sq ft / 5.2–10 m²Decks 5 to 9

Floor-to-ceiling windows onto the terrace, a king bed, a separate sitting area and a marble bath with Diptyque amenities, a shower and a double vanity. Five accessible suites; expanded terraces on Decks 5 and 6.

Deck plans

Plans as the line publishes them on the yacht's deck-plans page, bow to the right, with the deck marked on the profile above each plan. We confirm the category of any suite number with the line before we hold it.

Deck 3 plan of Luminara, showing The Marina, The Marina Terrace, Dining Privée, Seta Su Luminara and Azur on Luminara aft and the Medical Center forward

Swipe the plan sideways to follow the deck.

Deck 3

The Marina, The Marina Terrace, Dining Privée, Seta Su Luminara and Azur on Luminara aft and the Medical Center forward.

On board Luminara

Restaurants and bars

Azur on Luminara
The main restaurant, on Deck 3, with menus drawn from the regions the yacht sails. Included.
Seta Su Luminara
Italian cooking created with Chef Fabio Trabocchi, on Deck 3. Reservations required, additional fee.
Beach House
Middle Eastern-inspired menus developed with Chef Michael Mina, opening onto the pool deck on Deck 5. Included.
Haesu Bit
Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean and Cantonese dishes around a central sushi bar, on Deck 4. Included.
The Grill
Al fresco grilled meats and seafood with manakish breads, on Deck 10. Included.
Mistral and Mistral Bar
Mediterranean lunches and dinners indoors and al fresco, on Deck 10. Included.

Spa, pools and public areas

The Ritz-Carlton Spa
Eleven treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, quiet zones, a beauty lounge and a grooming salon, on Deck 4.
The Marina
The expanded aft marina on Deck 3, with The Marina Terrace, for swimming, kayaks and paddleboards at anchor in select destinations.

Sailings on Luminara

7 sailings on Luminara, from our shortlist of the The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection calendar, with the fare as we last read it. Open one for the route, the map and our hotels at either end, or send it straight into the form.

  • 21 Jan 2027 · 11 nights

    Asia

    Bali to Phuket

    From USD 17,500 per person51 suites left · read 9 Oct

    Booked through usUSD 1,500 from us at USD 40,000+ · STARS or Virtuoso amenities below that

    View the route
    Route map: Bali to Phuket
    1. Day 1: Bali, Indonesia
    2. Day 2: Ta'aktana, Indonesia
    3. Day 3: Komodo, Indonesia
    4. Day 4: At Sea
    5. Day 5: Semerang, Indonesia
    6. Day 6: At Sea
    7. Day 7: Singapore, Singapore
    8. Day 8: Singapore, Singapore
    9. Day 9: At Sea
    10. Day 10: Penang, Malaysia
    11. Day 11: Langkawi, Malaysia
    12. Day 12: Phuket, Thailand
  • 27 May 2027 · 9 nights

    Alaska

    Whittier to Vancouver

    From USD 9,900 per person44 suites left · read 9 Oct

    Booked through usUSD 1,500 from us at USD 40,000+ · STARS or Virtuoso amenities below that

    View the route
    Route map: Whittier to Vancouver
    1. Day 1: Whittier
    2. Day 2: Valdez
    3. Day 3: At Sea
    4. Day 4: Sitka
    5. Day 5: Haines
    6. Day 6: Juneau
    7. Day 7: Sailing by the Tracy Arm Glacier
    8. Day 8: Ketchikan
    9. Day 9: At Sea
    10. Day 10: Vancouver
  • 20 Jul 2027 · 8 nights

    Alaska

    Vancouver roundtrip

    From USD 11,900 per person59 suites left · read 9 Oct

    Booked through usUSD 1,500 from us at USD 40,000+ · STARS or Virtuoso amenities below that

    View the route
    Route map: Vancouver roundtrip
    1. Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    2. Day 2: At Sea
    3. Day 3: Ketchikan, Alaska
    4. Day 4: Wrangell, Alaska
    5. Day 5: Sitka, Alaska
    6. Day 6: Sailing by the Tracy Arm Glacier
    7. Day 7: Klawock, Alaska
    8. Day 8: At Sea
    9. Day 9: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • 10 Sept 2027 · 9 nights

    Alaska

    Vancouver to Whittier

    From USD 9,900 per person54 suites left · read 9 Oct

    Booked through usUSD 1,500 from us at USD 40,000+ · STARS or Virtuoso amenities below that

    View the route
    Route map: Vancouver to Whittier
    1. Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    2. Day 2: At Sea
    3. Day 3: Klawock, Alaska
    4. Day 4: Petersburg, Alaska
    5. Day 5: Sitka, Alaska
    6. Day 6: Juneau, Alaska, United States
    7. Day 7: Icy Strait Point, Alaska
    8. Day 8: At Sea
    9. Day 9: Valdez, Alaska
    10. Day 10: Whittier, Alaska
  • 2 Oct 2027 · 11 nights

    Asia

    Tokyo to Tokyo (Yokohama)

    From USD 19,400 per person61 suites left · read 9 Oct

    Booked through usUSD 1,500 from us at USD 40,000+ · STARS or Virtuoso amenities below that

    View the route
    Route map: Tokyo to Tokyo (Yokohama)
    1. Day 1: Tokyo
    2. Day 2: At Sea
    3. Day 3: Hakodate
    4. Day 4: Otaru (Sapporo)
    5. Day 5: Otaru (Sapporo)
    6. Day 6: Aomori
    7. Day 7: Akita
    8. Day 8: At Sea
    9. Day 9: Busan, South Korea
    10. Day 10: At Sea
    11. Day 11: Shimizu
    12. Day 12: Tokyo (Yokohama)
  • 18 Jan 2028 · 9 nights

    Asia

    Singapore to Bali

    From USD 17,100 per person59 suites left · read 9 Oct

    Booked through usUSD 1,500 from us at USD 40,000+ · STARS or Virtuoso amenities below that

    View the route
    Route map: Singapore to Bali
    1. Day 1: Singapore, Singapore
    2. Day 2: At Sea
    3. Day 3: Belitung, Indonesia
    4. Day 4: At Sea
    5. Day 5: Semerang, Indonesia
    6. Day 6: At Sea
    7. Day 7: Lombok, Indonesia
    8. Day 8: Ta'aktana, Indonesia
    9. Day 9: Komodo, Indonesia
    10. Day 10: Bali, Indonesia
  • 23 Apr 2028 · 10 nights

    Asia

    Tokyo roundtrip

    From USD 22,300 per person65 suites left · read 9 Oct

    Booked through usUSD 1,500 from us at USD 40,000+ · STARS or Virtuoso amenities below that

    View the route
    Route map: Tokyo roundtrip
    1. Day 1: Tokyo, Japan
    2. Day 2: At Sea
    3. Day 3: Beppu, Japan
    4. Day 4: Busan
    5. Day 5: At Sea
    6. Day 6: Kanazawa
    7. Day 7: At Sea
    8. Day 8: Otaru (Sapporo)
    9. Day 9: Hakodate
    10. Day 10: At Sea
    11. Day 11: Tokyo, Japan

Ask us for the full calendar and the dates that suit you.

Each fare is the lowest suite category still open when we last read the line's own booking data (the date is on the row), per person at double occupancy. A suite for two runs roughly double, and the line's booking terms include port fees in fares booked since July 2025. These are a spread across all three yachts and every region; the published calendar runs to more than two hundred voyages into 2028, so tell us your dates and we will send the ones that fit.

Questions about Luminara

How many guests does Luminara carry?
Luminara carries 452 guests in 226 suites, with a crew of 374. That is 1 crew member for every 1.2 guests.
Which suite categories does Luminara have?
8 categories, as The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection names them: The Owner's Suite, The Concierge Suite, The Residential Suite, The Luminara Suite, The View Suite, The Grand Suite, The Signature Suite and The Terrace Suite. Each is listed above with its size, its deck and the photographs The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection publishes.
Can I choose a particular suite number on Luminara?
Usually, yes. Most The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection categories are sold by suite number, so you can pick one from the deck plans above and we ask The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection to hold it while the category is open. Some fares are sold as a guarantee, where the line assigns the suite later; we tell you which before you commit.
When does Luminara sail next?
Our shortlist above holds 7 The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection sailings on Luminara, 21 Jan 2027 to 23 Apr 2028. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's own calendar is longer; tell us your month and we send every departure that fits.
What does the The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fare include on Luminara?
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection publishes the fare as including: Dining across the yacht's restaurants, plus 24-hour in-suite dining from an all-day and a late-night menu; A selection of premium wines, spirits, cocktails, mocktails and craft brews, and an in-suite minibar replenished daily; Gratuities for the Ladies and Gentlemen on board, included in the cruise fare; Complimentary Premium Wi-Fi for every guest — email, browsing, social, video calls, streaming and VPN. The full list, and what is charged separately, is on the The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection page.
What changes when I book Luminara through Via Privata?
USD 1,500 onboard credit per suite. Credited by Via Privata on bookings of USD 40,000 or more — on top of Marriott Bonvoy points, Elite Night Credits and the sailing's own programme amenities, at the fare you would pay booking direct. Below that, the sailing's STARS or Virtuoso Voyages amenities apply instead — we confirm which your dates carry before you book.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: the line, what the fare includes, every sailing

Deck plans, suite sizes and photographs from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's own published materials · read October 2026 · a size in parentheses and the crew ratio areour arithmetic on the line's figures

Photography and deck plans appear courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and remain the line's property; Via Privata shows them as an independent travel advisory that arranges The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection bookings. We are not owned by or affiliated with the line, and all trademarks belong to their owners. Layouts can change at a refit: we confirm the plan for your sailing before you choose a room.

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Sail on Luminara

Tell us roughly when you would like to sail on Luminara. We reply with what is open, the fare and the suite worth having, with every benefit in writing.

No commitment — nothing is booked until you say so.