Itinerary
It’s no wonder that all roads lead to the fascinating and maddening metropolis of Athens. Lift your eyes 200 feet above the city to the Parthenon, its honey-color marble columns rising from a massive limestone base, and you behold architectural perfection that has not been surpassed in 2,500 years. But, today, this shrine of classical form dominates a 21st-century boomtown. To experience Athens—Athína in Greek—fully is to understand the essence of Greece: ancient monuments surviving in a sea of cement, startling beauty amid the squalor, tradition juxtaposed with modernity. Locals depend on humor and flexibility to deal with the chaos; you should do the same. The rewards are immense. Although Athens covers a huge area, the major landmarks of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods are close to the modern city center. You can easily walk from the Acropolis to many other key sites, taking time to browse in shops and relax in cafés and tavernas along the way. From many quarters of the city you can glimpse “the glory that was Greece” in the form of the Acropolis looming above the horizon, but only by actually climbing that rocky precipice can you feel the impact of the ancient settlement. The Acropolis and Filopappou, two craggy hills sitting side by side; the ancient Agora (marketplace); and Kerameikos, the first cemetery, form the core of ancient and Roman Athens. Along the Unification of Archaeological Sites promenade, you can follow stone-paved, tree-lined walkways from site to site, undisturbed by traffic. Cars have also been banned or reduced in other streets in the historical center. In the National Archaeological Museum, vast numbers of artifacts illustrate the many millennia of Greek civilization; smaller museums such as the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art Museum and the Byzantine and Christian Museum illuminate the history of particular regions or periods. Athens may seem like one huge city, but it is really a conglomeration of neighborhoods with distinctive characters. The Eastern influences that prevailed during the 400-year rule of the Ottoman Empire are still evident in Monastiraki, the bazaar area near the foot of the Acropolis. On the northern slope of the Acropolis, stroll through Plaka (if possible by moonlight), an area of tranquil streets lined with renovated mansions, to get the flavor of the 19th-century’s gracious lifestyle. The narrow lanes of Anafiotika, a section of Plaka, thread past tiny churches and small, color-washed houses with wooden upper stories, recalling a Cycladic island village. In this maze of winding streets, vestiges of the older city are everywhere: crumbling stairways lined with festive tavernas; dank cellars filled with wine vats; occasionally a court or diminutive garden, enclosed within high walls and filled with magnolia trees and the flaming trumpet-shaped flowers of hibiscus bushes. Formerly run-down old quarters, such as Thission, Gazi and Psirri, popular nightlife areas filled with bars and mezedopoleia (similar to tapas bars), are now in the process of gentrification, although they still retain much of their original charm, as does the colorful produce and meat market on Athinas. The area around Syntagma Square, the tourist hub, and Omonia Square, the commercial heart of the city about 1 km (½ mi) northwest, is distinctly European, having been designed by the court architects of King Otho, a Bavarian, in the 19th century. The chic shops and bistros of ritzy Kolonaki nestle at the foot of Mt. Lycabettus, Athens’s highest hill (909 feet). Each of Athens’s outlying suburbs has a distinctive character: in the north is wealthy, tree-lined Kifissia, once a summer resort for aristocratic Athenians, and in the south and southeast lie Glyfada, Voula, and Vouliagmeni, with their sandy beaches, seaside bars, and lively summer nightlife. Just beyond the city’s southern fringes is Piraeus, a bustling port city of waterside fish tavernas and Saronic Gulf views.
Early travelers described Rhodes as a town of two parts: a castle or high town (Collachium) and a lower city. Today Rhodes town—sometimes referred to as Ródos town—is still a city of two parts: the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site that incorporates the high town and lower city, and the modern metropolis, or New Town, spreading away from the walls that encircle the Old Town. The narrow streets of the Old Town are for the most part closed to cars and are lined with Orthodox and Catholic churches, Turkish houses (some of which follow the ancient orthogonal plan), and medieval public buildings with exterior staircases and facades elegantly constructed of well-cut limestone from Lindos. Careful reconstruction in recent years has enhanced the harmonious effect.
Undoubtedly the most extraordinary island in the Aegean, crescent-shape Santorini remains a mandatory stop on the Cycladic tourist route—even if it’s necessary to enjoy the sensational sunsets from Ia, the fascinating excavations, and the dazzling white towns with a million other travelers. Called Kállisti (the “Loveliest”) when first settled, the island has now reverted to its subsequent name of Thira, after the 9th-century-BC Dorian colonizer Thiras. The place is better known, however, these days as Santorini, a name derived from its patroness, St. Irene of Thessaloniki, the Byzantine empress who restored icons to Orthodoxy and died in 802. You can fly conveniently to Santorini, but to enjoy a true Santorini rite of passage, opt instead for the boat trip here, which provides a spectacular introduction. After the boat sails between Sikinos and Ios, your deck-side perch approaches two close islands with a passage between them. The bigger one on the left is Santorini, and the smaller on the right is Thirassia. Passing between them, you see the village of Ia adorning Santorini’s northernmost cliff like a white geometric beehive. You are in the caldera (volcanic crater), one of the world’s truly breathtaking sights: a demilune of cliffs rising 1,100 feet, with the white clusters of the towns of Fira and Ia perched along the top. The bay, once the high center of the island, is 1,300 feet in some places, so deep that when boats dock in Santorini’s shabby little port of Athinios, they do not drop anchor. The encircling cliffs are the ancient rim of a still-active volcano, and you are sailing east across its flooded caldera. On your right are the Burnt isles, the White isle, and other volcanic remnants, all lined up as if some outsize display in a geology museum. Hephaestus’s subterranean fires smolder still—the volcano erupted in 198 BC, about 735, and there was an earthquake in 1956. Indeed, Santorini and its four neighboring islets are the fragmentary remains of a larger landmass that exploded about 1600 BC: the volcano’s core blew sky high, and the sea rushed into the abyss to create the great bay, which measures 10 km by 7 km (6 mi by 4½ mi) and is 1,292 feet deep. The other pieces of the rim, which broke off in later eruptions, are Thirassia, where a few hundred people live, and deserted little Aspronissi (“White isle”). In the center of the bay, black and uninhabited, two cones, the Burnt Isles of Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni, appeared between 1573 and 1925. There has been too much speculation about the identification of Santorini with the mythical Atlantis, mentioned in Egyptian papyri and by Plato (who says it’s in the Atlantic), but myths are hard to pin down. This is not true of old arguments about whether tidal waves from Santorini’s cataclysmic explosion destroyed Minoan civilization on Crete, 113 km (70 mi) away. The latest carbon-dating evidence, which points to a few years before 1600 BC for the eruption, clearly indicates that the Minoans outlasted the eruption by a couple of hundred years, but most probably in a weakened state. In fact, the island still endures hardships: since antiquity, Santorini has depended on rain collected in cisterns for drinking and irrigating—the well water is often brackish—and the serious shortage is alleviated by the importation of water. However, the volcanic soil also yields riches: small, intense tomatoes with tough skins used for tomato paste (good restaurants here serve them); the famous Santorini fava beans, which have a light, fresh taste; barley; wheat; and white-skin eggplants.
Milos or Melos is a volcanic Greek island in the Aegean Sea, just north of the Sea of Crete. Milos is the southwesternmost island in the Cyclades group. The Venus de Milo and the Asclepius of Milos were both found on the island, as were a Poseidon and an archaic Apollo now in Athens.
It’s no wonder that all roads lead to the fascinating and maddening metropolis of Athens. Lift your eyes 200 feet above the city to the Parthenon, its honey-color marble columns rising from a massive limestone base, and you behold architectural perfection that has not been surpassed in 2,500 years. But, today, this shrine of classical form dominates a 21st-century boomtown. To experience Athens—Athína in Greek—fully is to understand the essence of Greece: ancient monuments surviving in a sea of cement, startling beauty amid the squalor, tradition juxtaposed with modernity. Locals depend on humor and flexibility to deal with the chaos; you should do the same. The rewards are immense. Although Athens covers a huge area, the major landmarks of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods are close to the modern city center. You can easily walk from the Acropolis to many other key sites, taking time to browse in shops and relax in cafés and tavernas along the way. From many quarters of the city you can glimpse “the glory that was Greece” in the form of the Acropolis looming above the horizon, but only by actually climbing that rocky precipice can you feel the impact of the ancient settlement. The Acropolis and Filopappou, two craggy hills sitting side by side; the ancient Agora (marketplace); and Kerameikos, the first cemetery, form the core of ancient and Roman Athens. Along the Unification of Archaeological Sites promenade, you can follow stone-paved, tree-lined walkways from site to site, undisturbed by traffic. Cars have also been banned or reduced in other streets in the historical center. In the National Archaeological Museum, vast numbers of artifacts illustrate the many millennia of Greek civilization; smaller museums such as the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art Museum and the Byzantine and Christian Museum illuminate the history of particular regions or periods. Athens may seem like one huge city, but it is really a conglomeration of neighborhoods with distinctive characters. The Eastern influences that prevailed during the 400-year rule of the Ottoman Empire are still evident in Monastiraki, the bazaar area near the foot of the Acropolis. On the northern slope of the Acropolis, stroll through Plaka (if possible by moonlight), an area of tranquil streets lined with renovated mansions, to get the flavor of the 19th-century’s gracious lifestyle. The narrow lanes of Anafiotika, a section of Plaka, thread past tiny churches and small, color-washed houses with wooden upper stories, recalling a Cycladic island village. In this maze of winding streets, vestiges of the older city are everywhere: crumbling stairways lined with festive tavernas; dank cellars filled with wine vats; occasionally a court or diminutive garden, enclosed within high walls and filled with magnolia trees and the flaming trumpet-shaped flowers of hibiscus bushes. Formerly run-down old quarters, such as Thission, Gazi and Psirri, popular nightlife areas filled with bars and mezedopoleia (similar to tapas bars), are now in the process of gentrification, although they still retain much of their original charm, as does the colorful produce and meat market on Athinas. The area around Syntagma Square, the tourist hub, and Omonia Square, the commercial heart of the city about 1 km (½ mi) northwest, is distinctly European, having been designed by the court architects of King Otho, a Bavarian, in the 19th century. The chic shops and bistros of ritzy Kolonaki nestle at the foot of Mt. Lycabettus, Athens’s highest hill (909 feet). Each of Athens’s outlying suburbs has a distinctive character: in the north is wealthy, tree-lined Kifissia, once a summer resort for aristocratic Athenians, and in the south and southeast lie Glyfada, Voula, and Vouliagmeni, with their sandy beaches, seaside bars, and lively summer nightlife. Just beyond the city’s southern fringes is Piraeus, a bustling port city of waterside fish tavernas and Saronic Gulf views.
Natural light streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Owner’s Suite, illuminating the interior of up to 1,033 square feet. The contemporary living area includes an in-suite bar for hosting cocktail hour before enjoying dinner with friends in the dining area — or alfresco on the expansive private terrace. After sunset, unwind under the stars in the terrace’s whirlpool spa and indulge in a soothing outdoor shower before heading inside to retire. The bedroom welcomes you to a sanctum of repose, complete with a custom king bed and spacious walk-in wardrobe, and the marble bath includes a modern shower, soaking tub, double vanity and a powder room that can be accessed conveniently from the foyer.
OWNERS SUITE
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean, with private whirlpool and outdoor shower
SPACIOUS SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
PERSONALIZED SERVICE AND AMENITIES
- The Personal Concierge is your single onboard touch point to ensure a flawless, seamless journey from beginning to end
- 24-hour in-suite dining, espresso machine, complimentary coffee and teas and a mini-bar provisioned to your preferences, upon request once on board
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed & Bath
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
- Second powder room in select suites
- Custom luxury bed and bath linens
Suite Features
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean with private whirlpool and outdoor shower
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Convertible sleep sofa
Size
- Suite: 732 – 1033 SQ FT | 68 – 96 SQ M
- Terrace: 581 – 721 SQ FT | 54 – 67 SQ M
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Premium Wi-Fi, supporting browsing, social media, streaming services, video calls and VPN services
- Complimentary chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival
- Espresso machine with complimentary coffee and teas
- Digital flat screen television
- In-suite safe
- Vanity mirror
- Hair dryer
- Hypoallergenic pillows, upon request
- 230v and 120v outlets, as well as USB charging capabilities
Spacious indoors and out, the Concierge Suite offers up to 786 square feet of interior area and a private terrace of up to 409 square feet. The bedroom includes a generous walk-in wardrobe and dressing area as well as a marble bath with a double vanity, walk-in shower, soaking tub and an enclosed powder room accessible from the foyer. Sunlight casts a warm glow through the floor-to-ceiling glass in the bedroom and living room, which both open onto the terrace so you can step out to take in the views. The interior and outdoor spaces each feature an elegant dining area and a comfortable living area with a plush sofa, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a romantic evening for two.
CONCIERGE SUITE
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean, with entry from living area and bedroom
SPACIOUS SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
PERSONALIZED SERVICE AND AMENITIES
- The Personal Concierge is your single onboard touch point to ensure a flawless, seamless journey from beginning to end
- 24-hour in-suite dining, espresso machine, complimentary coffee and teas and a mini-bar provisioned to your preferences, upon request once on board
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed & Bath
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
- Custom luxury bed and bath linens
Suite Features
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Convertible sleep sofa
Size
- Suite: 689 – 785 SQ FT | 64 – 73 SQ M
- Terrace: 355 – 409 SQ FT | 33 – 38 SQ M
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Premium Wi-Fi, supporting browsing, social media, streaming services, video calls and VPN services
- Complimentary chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival
- Espresso machine with complimentary coffee and teas
- Digital flat screen television
- In-suite safe
- Vanity mirror
- Hair dryer
- Hypoallergenic pillows, upon request
- 230v and 120v outlets, as well as USB charging capabilities
The Ilma Suite embraces the ever-changing vistas along the horizon with an expansive private terrace of 291 to 301 square feet. Sunbathe with a traveling companion on the dual chaise lounges or curl up with a bestseller on the comfortable outdoor sofa. Host friends for dinner with a seaside harbor as a backdrop when you dine alfresco on the terrace or view the tableau through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the indoor dining area. Within up to 657 square feet of interior space, the cozy bedroom retreat features a luxurious king bed, spacious closets, and a modern shower system in the bath, which may also include a separate soaking tub.
ILMA SUITE
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
SPACIOUS SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
PERSONALIZED SERVICE AND AMENITIES
- The Personal Concierge is your single onboard touch point to ensure a flawless, seamless journey from beginning to end
- 24-hour in-suite dining, espresso machine, complimentary coffee and teas and a mini-bar provisioned to your preferences, upon request once on board
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed & Bath
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
- Custom luxury bed and bath linens
Suite Features
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Convertible sleep sofa
Size
- Suite: 506 – 657 SQ FT | 47 – 61 SQ M
- Terrace: 291 – 301 SQ FT | 27 – 28 SQ M
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Premium Wi-Fi, supporting browsing, social media, streaming services, video calls and VPN services
- Complimentary chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival
- Espresso machine with complimentary coffee and teas
- Digital flat screen television
- In-suite safe
- Vanity mirror
- Hair dryer
- Hypoallergenic pillows, upon request
- 230v and 120v outlets, as well as USB charging capabilities
Within the View Suite interiors of up to 689 square feet, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows in the living area and bedroom connect you to the surrounding seascapes. Step from the bedroom onto your private terrace of up to 205 square feet, where fresh sea breezes and scenic views await. After an alfresco breakfast, prepare for your day in the spacious marble bath featuring a double vanity, modern soaking tub and separate shower. The walk-in wardrobe and dressing area in the bedroom provide ample space to ready yourself for the day’s exploration. When evening comes, invite friends to join you in the dining area of your suite, which may also include a separate powder room for your guests.
VIEW SUITE
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
- SPACIOUS SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
PERSONALIZED SERVICE AND AMENITIES
- The Personal Concierge is your single onboard touch point to ensure a flawless, seamless journey from beginning to end
- 24-hour in-suite dining, espresso machine, complimentary coffee and teas and a mini-bar provisioned to your preferences, upon request once on board
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed & Bath
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
- Custom luxury bed and bath linens
- Powder room in select suites
Suite Features
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Convertible sleep sofa
Size
- Suite: 517 – 689 SQ FT | 48 – 64 SQ M
- Terrace: 108 – 205 SQ FT | 10 – 19 SQ M
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Premium Wi-Fi, supporting browsing, social media, streaming services, video calls and VPN services
- Complimentary chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival
- Espresso machine with complimentary coffee and teas
- Digital flat screen television
- In-suite safe
- Vanity mirror
- Hair dryer
- Hypoallergenic pillows, upon request
- 230v and 120v outlets, as well as USB charging capabilities
With 560 square feet of interior luxury plus a private terrace of up to 199 square feet, the Grand Suite has all the comforts of home and then some. Host friends for dinner at the stylish dining table for four and enjoy after-dinner drinks and conversation in the spacious living area. When it’s time to retire, open the double doors onto your bedroom retreat, which includes dual walk-in wardrobes, and enjoy a relaxing soak in the marble-clad tub before drifting off in the comfort of the custom king bed. Each morning, sip an espresso on your terrace as you take in the view of the enchanting destination you’re about to explore.
GRAND SUITE
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
SPACIOUS SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
PERSONALIZED SERVICE AND AMENITIES
- The Personal Concierge is your single onboard touch point to ensure a flawless, seamless journey from beginning to end
- 24-hour in-suite dining, espresso machine, complimentary coffee and teas and a mini-bar provisioned to your preferences, upon request once on board
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed & Bath
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
- Custom luxury bed and bath linens
Suite Features
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Dual walk-in wardrobe
- Convertible sleep sofa
Size
- Suite: 560 SQ FT | 52 SQ M
- Terrace*: 90 – 199 SQ FT | 8.4 – 18.5 SQ M
- *Expanded terrace on Deck 6
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Premium Wi-Fi, supporting browsing, social media, streaming services, video calls and VPN services
- Complimentary chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival
- Espresso machine with complimentary coffee and teas
- Digital flat screen television
- In-suite safe
- Vanity mirror
- Hair dryer
- Hypoallergenic pillows, upon request
- 230v and 120v outlets, as well as USB charging capabilities
The welcoming entry corridor of the Signature Suite leads to an intimate dining area for two, where you can enjoy a delicious meal at any time of day or night. Then take in a movie from the plush sofa in the living area, or from the custom king bed in the spacious bedroom that features a second television. The bath offers the convenience of a double vanity for couples, a walk-in shower and a soaking tub, perfect for unwinding after adventures ashore. The ample 409 square feet of interior space is complemented by a private outdoor terrace of up to 151 square feet, where a comfortable lounger is equally suited to sunbathing or stargazing.
SIGNATURE SUITE
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
SPACIOUS SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
PERSONALIZED SERVICE AND AMENITIES
- The Personal Concierge is your single onboard touch point to ensure a flawless, seamless journey from beginning to end
- 24-hour in-suite dining, espresso machine, complimentary coffee and teas and a mini-bar provisioned to your preferences, upon request once on board
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed & Bath
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
- Custom luxury bed and bath linens
Suite Features
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Convertible sleep sofa
Size
- Suite: 409 SQ FT | 38 SQ M
- Terrace*: 71 – 151 SQ FT | 6.6 – 14 SQ M
- *Expanded terrace on Deck 6
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Premium Wi-Fi, supporting browsing, social media, streaming services, video calls and VPN services
- Complimentary chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival
- Espresso machine with complimentary coffee and teas
- Digital flat screen television
- In-suite safe
- Vanity mirror
- Hair dryer
- Hypoallergenic pillows, upon request
- 230v and 120v outlets, as well as USB charging capabilities
The airy interiors of the Terrace Suite offer 294 square feet of comfort, and just beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, the namesake private terrace provides up to 108 square feet overlooking the sea.
This personal oasis includes a custom king bed, an ample wardrobe and a separate sitting area for curling up with a good book. The marble bath features luxurious amenities by Diptyque Paris, a modern shower system and a double vanity — ideal when sharing the space with a companion. Wake each morning to fresh coffee from the in-suite espresso machine and conclude each day with a nightcap from the mini-bar, while a Suite Ambassador attends to your wishes in the moments in between.
TERRACE SUITE
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
SPACIOUS SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern shower system
PERSONALIZED SERVICE AND AMENITIES
- The Personal Concierge is your single onboard touch point to ensure a flawless, seamless journey from beginning to end
- 24-hour in-suite dining, espresso machine, complimentary coffee and teas and a mini-bar provisioned to your preferences, upon request once on board
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed & Bath
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern shower system
- Custom luxury bed and bath linens
Suite Features
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
Size
- Suite: 294 SQ FT | 27.3 SQ M
- Terrace*: 52 – 108 SQ FT| 4.8 – 10 SQ M
- ADA
- Suite: 452 SQ FT | 42 SQ M
- Terrace*: 73 – 161 SQ FT | 6.8 – 15 SQ M
- *Expanded terrace on Decks 5 and 6
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Premium Wi-Fi, supporting browsing, social media, streaming services, video calls and VPN services
- Complimentary chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival
- Espresso machine with complimentary coffee and teas
- Digital flat screen television
- In-suite safe
- Vanity mirror
- Hair dryer
- Hypoallergenic pillows, upon request
- 230v and 120v outlets, as well as USB charging capabilities
The thoughtful design of the spacious main restaurant creates a warm, welcoming ambiance that balances a sense of privacy with the desire for social connection. Both traditional and innovative, the breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes showcase the fresh local ingredients and seasonal cuisines of the destinations that Ilma explores, with menus ever changing like the tides of the sea.
Join friends at a private enclave within Tides for an exclusive dining experience. The stylish and inviting ambiance of Dining Privée provides the perfect setting for celebratory dinners and other special events. Reservations are required, and an additional fee applies.
In collaboration with Chef Fabio Trabocchi, Seta Su Ilma, named after the Italian word for “silk,” offers a contemporary interpretation of Italian cuisine, nodding to regional flavors. Savor fresh seafood, perfectly grilled steak and handmade pasta — each course impeccably paired with a fine wine. Accompaniments like freshly baked bread, cold-pressed olive oils, and seasonal truffles complete an elegant Italian dining experience worthy of a Michelin star. Reservations are required, and an additional fee applies.
From sashimi to tempura to Wagyu beef dishes, Memorī offers contemporary interpretations of authentic Japanese cuisine. With sleek angles and textural accents, the vibrant space centers around the sushi bar at the heart of the restaurant, while also offering ample seating at comfortable tables indoors and alfresco.
Comfortable and stylish, The Living Room greets you with fresh coffee, tea, pastries and other sweet and savory treats each morning. As the day progresses, the bar pours premium cocktails, fine wines and champagne, and a live pianist sets the mood. Each evening this becomes the perfect spot to enjoy canapés and an aperitif before dinner — and then return afterward for late-night dancing.
When you wish to dine in the comfort of your suite or on your private terrace, our All-Day Dining menu offers a variety of selections from the onboard restaurants. Later in the evening, a Late-Night Dining menu is available.
At the Beach House, bright, airy interiors flow into an expansive outdoor pool deck, creating an effervescent setting for enjoying Pan-Latin cuisine alongside craft beers, bold wines, and an elevated tequila selection. The menu, developed in collaboration with James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina, is inspired by the bold, fire-born flavors of South and Central America while highlighting ingredients from the Caribbean with light, refreshing shareable bites, such as grilled meats, seafood, and ceviche. Located on Deck 5.
From exclusive sportswear and branded apparel to jewelry and leather goods, The Boutique offers enticing options to shoppers. In select ports, your shopping experience is further enhanced by collaborations with local artisans who come on board to showcase their bespoke offerings.
A tranquil open-air retreat on Deck 9 forward, The Observation Terrace offers comfortable chaises and sofas for sunbathing or socializing while taking in the panoramic views. Cool off with a frozen cocktail, spritzer or ice cream treat from the bar, and enjoy attentive deck service offering chilled misting and iced towels.
A softly lit enclave furnished in rich leathers and dark walnut timbers, this cozy lounge is named for its state-of-the-art humidor showcasing fine tobaccos that include an exceptional collection of hand-rolled cigars by Davidoff. Settle into a plush armchair and sip a premium cognac or a well-aged Macallan single-malt whisky.
Right at the water’s edge, the Marina offers space for lounging as well as direct access to the sea for kayaking, paddle boarding and other watersports. Just steps above, the expansive Marina Terrace serves cool refreshments, such as handcrafted cocktails, frozen sorbet and chilled fruit brochettes, with a backdrop of dramatic seascapes.
Listen to the gentle lap of waves while reclining on a massage table, savoring a therapeutic spa treatment from the private terrace of one of our treatment rooms. Inspired by the destinations we visit and curated to fulfill your needs, our treatments feature the finest ESPA products to awaken the senses, refresh the body and renew the spirit. Arrive early, stay a while and drift away into relaxation aboard your oasis at sea.
With panoramic views from high atop the yacht, Deck 10 is home to Ilma’s large Main Pool, with tanning ledges and spacious sundecks for lounging and The Pool Bar serving refreshing drinks. This lively space is also an entertainment hub for sail-away parties, themed events and movies under the stars. A few decks down, the Beach House not only serves delicious Latin-inspired cuisine but also features the aft Infinity Pool, where views from a comfortable chaise stretch as far as the horizon.
The Fitness Studio is home to a health and wellness program that integrates fitness and spa with lectures and nutrition that can be customized for each guest. From personal training to sunrise yoga and mat Pilates, each voyage has opportunities to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With a selection of machines such as bikes, rowers and ellipticals as well as free weights and other equipment, guests can take their regular exercise routine onboard.
The Salon offers a variety of beauty and hair services including manicure and pedicure treatments, hair consultations, cutting, styling and blow drying. Next door at The Barber, gentlemen can enjoy a close shave or invigorating facial before heading ashore to explore the port feeling refreshed and revitalized.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection welcomes families traveling the world together. Ritz Kids® is an educational and fun-filled program that encourages children to explore the world around them. Enhanced services are available during holidays and summer months.
- Minstral
- The Main Pool
- The Main Pool Bar
- Mistral Bar
- The Observation Terrace
- The Owner’s Suite
- The Concierge Suite
- The Grand Suites
- The Signature Mid Suites
- The Signature Suites
- The Terrace Mid Suites
- The Terrace Suites
- The Owners Suites
- The Concierge Suites
- The Grand Suites
- The Signature Mid Suites
- The Signature Suites
- The Terrace Mid Suites
- The Terrace Suites
- The Owner’s Suites
- The Concierge Suites
- The View Suites
- The Grand Suites
- The Signature Mid Suites
- The Signature Suites
- The Terrace Mid Suites
- The Terrace Suites
- The Concierge Suites
- The Ilma Suites
- The Grand Suites
- The Signature Mid Suites
- The Signature Suites
- The Terrace Mid Suites
- The Living Room
- Beach House
- Infinity Pool
- The Humidor
- The Boutique
- Suites 501-527
- The Ritz-Carlton Spa
- Memori
- The Fitness Studio
- Ritz Kids®
- Women Steam & Sauna
- Men Steam & Sauna
- Relaxation Room
- Launderette
- The Barber
- The Salon
- Guest Services
- Ritz Kids / Meeting Room
- The Marina Terrace
- The Marina
- Tides
- Dining Privee
- SETA
- Medical Centre
- Wine Vault
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