The fare
The The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection sailings we would shortlist run from about $9,000 per person for 7 nights, depending on ship, suite, season and itinerary.
ResearchLines, ships and destinations, in detail
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Ilma
Evrima's larger sister: more suites, more restaurants, the same marina.
Overview
Ilma entered service in 2024 and carries around 450 guests, half as many again as Evrima, with larger suites on average, more restaurants and the same stern marina and residential tone.
Ilma is the second yacht of the Collection and the more generous: bigger suites, a broader choice of restaurants including a Michelin-starred chef's room, a larger spa and more deck space, while keeping the anchorages and late departures.
It suits couples and small families who liked the idea of Evrima but wanted more room and more choice. Connecting suites remain few.
At a glance
- Size
- Yacht, around 450 guests
- Entered service
- 2024 (approximate)
- Our pick
- A Terrace suite midship; a Loft suite when hosting
Thinking about Ilma?
We will say whether Ilma is right for your party, which suite we would book and which sailing, or name the ship we would choose instead.
Best for
- Couples who want yacht privacy with more choice
- A family hosting a milestone on a yacht
- Travelers who found Evrima too small
Not for
- Groups needing many connecting suites
- Anyone wanting a small expedition yacht
- Travelers who want traditional cruise ritual
Price
What Ilma costs
Top of the market, in line with Evrima. Planning figures on each sailing page.
What it costs
Planning figures for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the line Ilma sails for
Planning figures from the sailings on this page, not a quote.
What that includes
All-suite accommodation; Dining and most drinks; Gratuities and Wi-Fi; Marina and water sports when conditions allow. Anything not on that list, we price alongside the fare so there is no surprise on board.
Around the ship
Flights, hotel nights before and after, private transfers and any excursions outside the fare sit on top. Your proposal sets out the cruise fare and additional costs so you can compare the full trip.
Have a budget in mind?
Tell us what you are looking for and the figure you have in mind. We will say what it buys on each line, and where the same money goes further.
On board
Suites, cabins, dining and evenings on Ilma
In our words, from the questions we are asked most. Suite names are the line's; which one we would book is ours.
- Suites
- Terrace, Grand and Owner's suites, larger on average than Evrima's; the Loft suites on two levels are the ones to ask about.
- Cabins we would book
- A Terrace suite midship for couples; a Loft suite for grandparents hosting; connecting suites are scarce and sell first.
- Dining
- Several venues including Seta su Ilma by Fabio Trabocchi, the Beach House on the marina, Talaat Nam and Mistral; most included.
- Entertainment
- Live music under the stars, the marina open at anchor, films on deck. Yacht-style evenings, nothing staged.
Want the right suite on Ilma?
Tell us who is traveling and we will name the deck and the suite numbers we would hold, and the ones we would avoid.
Children, grandparents, mobility
Ilma for the whole family
Three honest notes: what the ship does for children, what it does for grandparents, and what it asks of anyone with limited mobility.
- Children
- Ritz Kids program on most sailings; children welcome in every restaurant.
- Grandparents
- Residential, quiet and well served; more room than Evrima for hosting adult children.
- Accessibility
- A few accessible suites; many calls at anchor with tenders. We are direct about fit.
Planning for the whole family?
Connecting suites, different activity levels, dining that works for everyone, and transfers that suit grandparents and toddlers alike. The best family suites go first, so start early.
Where it sails
Where Ilma goes
The regions this ship sails as far as we know; the itinerary confirms the ports and the season.
Mediterranean
The easiest great cruise there is: short flights, famous ports, and a ship for every kind of family.
Greek Islands
Small ships, island overnights, and a late season that runs into October.
Adriatic & Croatia
Venice, Dubrovnik and Kotor in a week, on ships small enough for the old harbors.
Caribbean
Winter sun for the whole family, on ships that make Christmas and half-term easy.
Sample itineraries
Sailings on Ilma
We have not written up a sample sailing on Ilma yet. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection publishes the current itineraries; tell us the season you have in mind and we will send the two or three we would consider, with planning figures.
Not sure where to go?
Give us the month, who is traveling and how far you will fly. A specialist will name the two or three regions and ships we would choose.
Deck plans and photographs
Deck plans and pictures of Ilma
On the Collection's official site; we send the marked-up plan with every proposal.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Evrima alongside at Katajanokka in HelsinkiPhoto: Ilkka Simomaa · CC BY 4.0
Our promise
We will say no.
We do not recommend a cruise because it is expensive, and we do not put people on the wrong ship. If Ilma is not right for your party, we will tell you and suggest the one that is, even if it costs less or is sold by someone else. We are an advisor, not a booking engine.
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Ilma FAQs
Ilma or Evrima?
Ilma for more room and restaurant choice; Evrima for the smaller, more intimate yacht. Both share the marina and the anchorages.
Same line
Other The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ships we have written up
Evrima
A Ritz-Carlton hotel on a yacht: anchorages the ships cannot reach.
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Our pick: A Terrace suite midship; a Loft suite when hosting. Tell us who is traveling and when, and we will say which sailing and which suite, or whether another ship would suit you better.