Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection welcomes third newbuild ship to fleet

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based cruise company the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (RCYC) recently took delivery of a new ultra-luxury ship.

Luminara is the third ship to join RCYC's current fleet and the second in a series to be built by France's Chantiers de l’Atlantique to the same owner after the 2024-built Ilma.

Luminara has a length of 790 feet (241 metres), a beam of 95.5 feet (29.1 metres), a draught of 20.3 feet (6.2 metres), a gross tonnage of 46,750, and 224 suites that can accommodate a maximum of 448 guests. The vessel will be crewed by 374 personnel.

Onboard facilities include five restaurants, six bars, a wine vault, a spa, a mezzanine, a pool, a fitness centre, a library, boutique shops, an observation terrace, a children’s activity area, and a social area at the bow.

Opportunities for watersports such as kayaking and paddle boarding will be available through the aft marina.

The propulsion arrangement includes four dual-fuel MGO engines with LNG to be used as the main fuel. The 17 MW total installed power will deliver a maximum speed of 18 knots.