Itinerary
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí’s majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain’s second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona’s vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
Italy’s vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de’ Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.
Italy’s vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de’ Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.
One of the most photographed villages along the coast, with a decidedly romantic and affluent aura, Portofino has long been a popular destination for the rich and famous. Once an ancient Roman colony and taken by the Republic of Genoa in 1229, it’s also been ruled by the French, English, Spanish, and Austrians, as well as by marauding bands of 16th-century pirates. Elite British tourists first flocked to the lush harbor in the mid-1800s. Some of Europe’s wealthiest drop anchor in Portofino in summer, but they stay out of sight by day, appearing in the evening after buses and boats have carried off the day-trippers.There’s not actually much to do in Portofino other than stroll around the wee harbor, see the castle, walk to Punta del Capo, browse at the pricey boutiques, and sip a coffee while people-watching. However, weaving through picture-perfect cliffside gardens and gazing at yachts framed by the sapphire Ligurian Sea and the cliffs of Santa Margherita can make for quite a relaxing afternoon. There are also several tame, photo-friendly hikes into the hills to nearby villages.Unless you’re traveling on a deluxe budget, you may want to stay in Camogli or Santa Margherita Ligure rather than at one of Portofino’s few very expensive hotels. Restaurants and cafés are good but also pricey (don’t expect to have a beer here for much under €10).
At first glance, it really doesn’t look all that impressive. There’s a pretty port with cafés charging €5 for a coffee and a picturesque old town in sugared-almond hues, but there are many prettier in the hills nearby. There are sandy beaches, rare enough on the Riviera, and old-fashioned squares with plane trees and pétanque players, but these are a dime a dozen throughout Provence. So what made St-Tropez an internationally known locale? Two words: Brigitte Bardot. When this pulpeuse (voluptuous) teenager showed up in St-Tropez on the arm of Roger Vadim in 1956 to film And God Created Woman, the heads of the world snapped around. Neither the gentle descriptions of writer Guy de Maupassant (1850–93), nor the watercolor tones of Impressionist Paul Signac (1863–1935), nor the stream of painters who followed (including Matisse and Bonnard) could focus the world’s attention on this seaside hamlet as did this one sensual woman in a scarf, Ray-Bans, and capris. Vanity Fair ran a big article, “Saint Tropez Babylon,” detailing the over-the-top petrodollar parties, megayachts, and Beyoncé–d paparazzi. But don’t be turned off: the next year, Stewart, Tabori & Chang released an elegant coffee-table book, Houses of St-Tropez, packed with photos of supremely tasteful and pretty residences, many occupied by fashion designers, artists, and writers. Once a hangout for Colette, Anaïs Nin, and Françoise Sagan, the town still earns its old moniker, the “Montparnasse of the Mediterranean.” Yet you might be surprised to find that this byword for billionaires is so small and insulated. The lack of train service, casinos, and chain hotels keeps it that way. Yet fame, in a sense, came too fast for St-Trop. Unlike the chic resorts farther east, it didn’t have the decades-old reputation of the sort that would attract visitors all year around. For a good reason: its location on the south side of the gulf puts it at the mercy of the terrible mistral winter winds. So, in summer the crowds descend and the prices rise into the stratosphere. In July and August, you must be carefree about the sordid matter of cash. After all, at the most Dionysian nightclub in town, a glass of tap water goes for $37 and when the mojo really gets going, billionaires think nothing of “champagne-spraying” the partying crowds—think World Series celebrations but with $1,000 bottles of Roederer Cristal instead of Gatorade. Complaining about summer crowds, overpricing, and lack of customer service has become a tourist sport and yet this is what makes St-Tropez—described by the French daily newspaper Le Figaro as the place you can see “the greatest number of faces per square meter”—as intriguing as it is seductive.
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí’s majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain’s second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona’s vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed & Bath
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower
- Second bathroom with modern shower system
- Custom luxury bed and bath linens
Suite Features
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean with private whirlpool
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Convertible sleep sofa
Size
- Suite: 1091 SQ FT | 101 SQ M
- Terrace: 635 SQ FT | 59 SQ M
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 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
- Set of high-zoom binoculars
SUITE HIGHLIGHTS
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean, with private whirlpool
SPACIOUS SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom
PERSONALISED 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
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
- Convertible sleep sofa
Size
(Suite 732 & 733)
- Suite: 544 SQ FT | 51 SQ M
- Terrace: 108 SQ FT | 10 SQ M
(Suite 734 & 735)
- Suite: 574 SQ FT | 53 SQ M
- Terrace: 129 SQ FT | 12 SQ M
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 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
SUITE HIGHLIGHTS
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- Dramatic floor to ceiling glass throughout
- 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
PERSONALISED 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
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed & Bath
- Powder room on the upper level
- Double vanity master bathroom with modern soaking tub and separate shower on the lower level
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system on the lower level
- Custom luxury bed and bath linens
Suite Features
- Innovative two story suite with entry from both levels
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean on the upper level
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area on the upper level
- Convertible sleep sofa on the upper level
Size
- Suite: 611 SQ FT | 57 SQ M
- Terrace: 81 SQ FT | 7.5 SQ M
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 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
SUITE HIGHLIGHTS
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean on the upper level
- Picture window on the lower level
SPACIOUS SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Innovative two story suite with entry from both levels
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area on the upper level
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system on the lower level
- Double vanity bathroom
PERSONALISED 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
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 wardrobes
- Convertible sleep sofa
Size
- Suite: 587 SQ FT | 55 SQ M
- Terrace: 108 – 118 SQ FT | 10 – 11 SQ M
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 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
SUITE HIGHLIGHTS
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
SPACIOUS SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom
- Luxurious and modern living and dining area
PERSONALISED 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
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: 429 SQ FT | 40 SQ M
- Terrace: 81 – 118 SQ FT | 7.5 – 11 SQ M
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 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
SUITE HIGHLIGHTS
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
PERSONALISED 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
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: 300 SQ FT | 28 SQ M
- Terrace: 54 – 81 SQ FT | 5 – 7.5 SQ M
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Luxury bath amenities & individual robe and slippers
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 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
SUITE HIGHLIGHTS
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS
- Private, spacious terrace overlooking the ocean
SPACIOUS SUITE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Luxury custom king bed sleep system
- Double vanity bathroom
PERSONALISED 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
Designed with intimate seating arrangements, the spacious main restaurant offers a thoughtfully-designed balance of privacy and social connection. A menu of locally inspired creations change with the seasons to reflect the passing scene. The menu highlights the varied cultures, lands, and sights that are best explored at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection destinations.
Indulge in a specialty dining experience designed by Chef Sven Elverfeld of Aqua, the three Michelin-starred restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton® in Wolfsburg. S.E.A. offers an inspired European tasting menu in a sophisticated setting with a contemporary feel. Cruise dining has never been more refreshing. Reservations required, additional fee applies.
Creative interpretations of Southeast Asian cuisine are paired with sophisticated, laidback luxury in this sleek, contemporary restaurant. Sit down at the sushi bar, enjoy a more family-style table experience, or dine outside and watch the day’s destination disappear with the setting sun.
From a leisurely breakfast for early risers to late-night dining, this casual eatery serves a variety of cuisines prepared à la minute in an open air space. Enjoy a relaxing meal or casual bite at this inspired poolside restaurant.
Come as you are, for lunch or a romantic dinner al fresco. The Mediterranean-inspired menu features fresh local catches, while prime cuts are prepared to order from the grill. The deck serves as one of the best views on the yacht to enjoy dinner or drinks.
Guests will wake to freshly roasted coffees and baked pastries at the espresso counter and bar. An array of ready-made culinary treats is also available for day trips and late nights.
Dine in the comfort of your suite or on your private terrace when you order from the All-Day Dining menu, featuring influences from every dining venue onboard. For guests looking for further flexibility within all of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection suites, a Late-Night Dining menu will also be available.
Sitting right at the water’s edge, the Marina offers sun loungers and a generous choice of water toys. Like a private beach with seamless entry into the sea, it’s the go-to spot while at anchor. Just steps above, the Marina Terrace serves handcrafted cocktails and light bites with stunning views.
Browse through a world-class museum with its curator. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site before opening hours to beat the crowds. Our small-group “must-do” tours to the highlights of a destination are led by local experts for an insider’s perspective.
Our Iconic Sights luxury cruise shore excursions offer intimate tours of each destination’s most iconic, historic and enthralling sights. Ideal for couples, families and all travellers who are yearning to experience the culture of their destinations firsthand.
Go behind the glossy postcards for an insider’s view of the places we visit and locals we meet. Or give back in a unique and immersive way that offers a deep cultural connection.
On select itineraries, deepen your experience mid-voyage to fully immerse yourself beyond the port. On an overnight tour, take a deep dive into immersive cultural experiences before rejoining the yacht at your next destination. Our Overland Programs are among the most immersive of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection shore excursions.
Ignite your adventurous spirit with this selection of excursions from The Shore Collection. Swim, snorkel or dive at world-class reefs. Go whitewater rafting or zip-lining through a rainforest. Climb a waterfall or explore a cave and get your adrenaline flowing. Tick off a box from your bucket list and set your own high-octane pace.
Slow down. De-stress. Practice yoga on a private beach or spend the day at a luxury hotel, relaxing by the infinity pool or at the spa while experts soothe your mind, body, and soul. Stirring the Senses promotes wellness and rejuvenation to help bring your life back into balance.
Guests seeking a truly relaxing and refreshing cruising experience elect our Stirring the Senses Shore Collection excursion.
For the most personalised way to explore a destination, choose from one of our predesigned private excursions and allow our Concierge Ashore to assist with reservations. In addition, our Concierge Ashore can help you organise any Shore Experience on a private basis or customise your own experience tailor-made to your travel style. Our Concierge Ashore services are an extension of our The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection service, with world-class services for guests.
Life is meant to be savoured, and our Epicurean Experiences allow guests to enjoy every bite of this luxury cruise shore excursion package.
Visit a winery with the sommelier in Tuscany or learn how to make patacones from a native chef in Costa Rica. Explore the timeless traditions of a culture through its culinary arts.
Bold shades of blue reflecting the sea provide a vibrant accent to the yacht’s gathering place, with its chic, comfortable furnishings and library with travel guides and best sellers. Diffused lighting transforms the space into a cocktail lounge with piano bar, dancing and live music later on, making The Living Room one of the most popular Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection onboard features.
From exclusive sportswear and branded apparel to jewellery and leather goods, leading labels offer enticing options. In select ports, your shopping experience is further enhanced by bespoke collaborations with local artisans who come on board to showcase their offerings.
Like the yacht itself, entertainment and enrichment onboard are an intimate affair. Our in-house classical and jazz musicians will provide highly personal performances across the many venues onboard throughout each voyage. The yacht’s leisurely pace offers the freedom and flexibility for our team to arrange fully immersive cultural experiences both onboard and ashore. From partnerships with the local arts and music communities to discussions led by renowned experts and lecturers, each experience is designed to stir the senses in an uncommonly profound way. Our commitment to immersive and enriching entertainment offerings sets our luxury cruise features apart from others.
Top-deck views erase the borders between land and sea, an inspired setting for lounging, cocktails or socialising. At twilight, the space is transformed into a venue with cocktails and live entertainment, extending into a late-night hangout. Whether exploring on luxury repositioning cruises, luxury Baltic cruises, US-based cruises, or anything in between, The Observation Lounge is your vantage point for sightseeing anywhere at sea.
Cap off your day with a premium cognac in this intimate lounge with its comfortable furnishings. An excellent selection of premium hand-rolled cigars is showcased in the state-of-the-art humidor.
Begin your evening with a bubbly cocktail, toast a special event or relax with an after-dinner nightcap, this intimate cocktail lounge serves top labels from around the world, as well as premium champagnes with caviar pairings.
Listen to the gentle lap of waves while reclining on a massage table, savouring a therapeutic spa treatment from the private terrace of one of our treatment rooms. Inspired by the destinations we visit and curated to fulfil 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.
Exceptional massages, facials, and a variety of locally inspired treatments await you within our serene onboard oasis. Enjoy a rejuvenating spa treatment in one of five private rooms, or al fresco, paired with ocean views. Plus, a full-service Beauty Lounge, Gentleman’s Grooming Salon, as well as a sauna, steam room and quiet zones allow you to truly disconnect. Reservations required, additional fee applies.
An infinity oasis of blue is just steps away from The Pool House, where guests can enjoy all-day dining. Frozen treats, whirlpools to soak in, and refreshing water mistings pamper guests on the sun loungers and banquettes. A spacious venue for deck parties and open-air movies.
The Fitness Studio is home to a health and wellness program that integrates fitness and spa with lectures and nutrition that can be customised for each guest. From personal training to sunrise yoga and mat Pilates, each voyage has opportunities to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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 revitalised.
Families exploring the world together are welcome aboard The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. With its own dedicated space on board, Ritz Kids® is an educational and fun-filled program that encourages children to explore the world around them. Enhanced services will be available during holidays and summer months.
- The Observation Terrace
- The Observation Lounge
- The Humidor
- The Spa Terrace
- Fitness Studio
- Outdoor Spa
- The Relaxation Lounge
- The Ritz-Carlton Spa®
- The Barber
- The Salon
- Women’s Changing Room
- Men’s Changing Room
- The Medical Centre
- Mistral
- Ritz Kids®
- Pool
- The Grand Suites
- The Signature Suites
- The Terrace Mid Suites
- The Terrace Suites
- The Owner’s Suites
- The View Suites
- The Grand Suites
- The Signature Mid Suites
- The Signature Suites
- The Terrace Mid Suites
- The Terrace Suites
- Talaat Nam
- The Bar
- S.E.A.
- The Signature Mid Suites
- The Signature Suites
- The Terrace Mid Suites
- The Terrace Suites
- The Pool House
- The Pool
- The Two-Story Loft Suites
- The Terrace Mid Suites
- The Terrace Suites
- The Living Room
- The Boutique
- The Two-Story Loft Suites
- The Evrima Room
- The Living Room Café
- The Meeting Rooms
- Wine Vault
- Wine Tasting Area
- Dining Privée
- The Marina Terrace
- The Marina
Get in touch with our team to start planning
Call and speak to a member of our experienced team today on +44 (0)1491 528 988 or email info@authenticcruises.co.uk.
Alternatively, leave your details and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.