The Authentic Cruise Company

Itinerary

Day 1: Monte-Carlo
Day 2: Cannes
Day 3: Saint-Tropez
Day 4: Toulon
Day 5: Mahón, Menorca
Day 6: Palma de Mallorca
Day 7: Palma de Mallorca
Day 8: Barcelona
Day 1: Monte-Carlo

On one of the best stretches of the Mediterranean, this classic luxury destination is one of the most sought-after addresses in the world. With all the high-rise towers you have to look hard to find the Belle Époque grace of yesteryear. But if you head to the town’s great 1864 landmark Hôtel de Paris—still a veritable crossroads of the buffed and befurred Euro-gentry—or enjoy a grand bouffe at its famous Louis XV restaurant, or attend the opera, or visit the ballrooms of the casino, you may still be able to conjure up Monaco’s elegant past. Prince Albert II, a political science graduate from Amherst College, traces his ancestry to Otto Canella, who was born in 1070. The Grimaldi dynasty began with Otto’s great-great-great-grandson, Francesco Grimaldi, also known as Frank the Rogue. Expelled from Genoa, Frank and his cronies disguised themselves as monks and in 1297 seized the fortified medieval town known today as Le Rocher (the Rock). Except for a short break under Napoléon, the Grimaldis have been here ever since, which makes them the oldest reigning family in Europe. In the 1850s a Grimaldi named Charles III made a decision that turned the Rock into a giant blue chip. Needing revenue but not wanting to impose additional taxes on his subjects, he contracted with a company to open a gambling facility. The first spin of the roulette wheel was on December 14, 1856. There was no easy way to reach Monaco then—no carriage roads or railroads—so no one came. Between March 15 and March 20, 1857, one person entered the casino—and won two francs. In 1868, however, the railroad reached Monaco, and it was filled with Englishmen who came to escape the London fog. The effects were immediate. Profits were so great that Charles eventually abolished all direct taxes. Almost overnight, a threadbare principality became an elegant watering hole for European society. Dukes (and their mistresses) and duchesses (and their gigolos) danced and dined their way through a world of spinning roulette wheels and bubbling champagne—preening themselves for nights at the opera, where such artists as Vaslav Nijinsky, Sarah Bernhardt, and Enrico Caruso came to perform. Along with the tax system, its sensational position on a broad, steep peninsula that bulges into the Mediterranean—its harbor sparkling with luxury cruisers, its posh mansions angling awnings toward the nearly perpetual sun—continues to draw the rich and famous. One of the latest French celebrities to declare himself “Monégasque,” thus giving up his French passport, is superchef Alain Ducasse, who said that he made the choice out of affection for Monaco rather than tax reasons. Pleasure boats vie with luxury cruisers in their brash beauty and Titanic scale, and teams of handsome young men—themselves dyed blond and tanned to match—scour and polish every gleaming surface. As you might expect, all this glitz doesn’t come cheap. Eating is expensive, and even the most modest hotels cost more here than in nearby Nice or Menton. As for taxis, they don’t even have meters so you are completely at the driver’s mercy (with prices skyrocketing during events such as the Grand Prix). For the frugal, Monaco is the ultimate day-trip, although parking is as coveted as a room with a view. At the very least you can afford a coffee at Starbucks. The harbor district, known as La Condamine, connects the new quarter, officially known as Monte Carlo with Monaco-Ville (or Le Rocher), a medieval town on the Rock, topped by the palace, the cathedral, and the Oceanography Museum. Have no fear that you’ll need to climb countless steps to get to Monaco-Ville, as there are plenty of elevators and escalators climbing the steep cliffs. But shuttling between the lovely casino grounds of Monte Carlo and Old Monaco, separated by a vast port, is a daunting proposition for ordinary mortals without wings, so hop on the No. 1 bus from Saint Roman, or No. 2 from the Jardin Exotique – Both stop at Place du Casino and come up to Monaco Ville.

Day 2: Cannes

Cannes is pampered with the luxurious year-round climate that has made it one of the most popular resorts in Europe. Cannes was an important sentinel site for the monks who established themselves on Île St-Honorat in the Middle Ages. Its bay served as nothing more than a fishing port until in 1834 an English aristocrat, Lord Brougham, fell in love with the site during an emergency stopover with a sick daughter. He had a home built here and returned every winter for a sun cure—a ritual quickly picked up by his peers. Between the popularity of Le Train Blue transporting wealthy passengers from Calais, and the introduction in 1936 of France’s first paid holidays, Cannes became the destination, a tasteful and expensive breeding ground for the upper-upscale.Cannes has been further glamorized by the ongoing success of its annual film festival, as famous as Hollywood’s Academy Awards. About the closest many of us will get to feeling like a film star is a stroll here along La Croisette, the iconic promenade that gracefully curves the wave-washed sand coastline, peppered with chic restaurants and prestigious private beaches. This is precisely the sort of place for which the French invented the verb flâner (to dawdle, saunter): strewn with palm trees and poseurs, its fancy boutiques and status-symbol grand hotels—including the Carlton, the legendary backdrop to Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief —all vying for the custom of the Louis Vuitton set. This legend is, to many, the heart and soul of the Côte d’Azur. 

Day 3: Saint-Tropez

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.

Day 4: Toulon
Day 5: Mahón, Menorca

The capital of Menorca since 1721, Mahon has a impressive natural deep water harbour, which is one of the largest in the world. This, coupled with its strategic location, has made it a stronghold for many nations throughout history. Mahon has an abundance of historical buildings, the oldest being the Arch of Saint Roc which is all that remains of the wall that once encircled the whole town. The island was occupied by the British during the 18th century and Lord Nelson is thought to have stayed there. Indeed, San Antoni Mansion, located on the north side of the harbour, houses a collection of Nelson memorabilia. The legacy of colonial rule can be seen in the muted Georgian style of some of the buildings, but Mahon still boasts attractive examples of neo-Classical, Baroque and Romanesque architecture. With narrow streets to explore, pleasant shaded squares and welcoming pavement cafés, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Please be aware that most shops in town close for a siesta between 1330 and 1730.

Day 6: Palma de Mallorca

If you look north of the cathedral (La Seu, or the seat of the bishopric, to Mallorcans) on a map of the city of Palma, you can see around the Plaça Santa Eulàlia a jumble of tiny streets that made up the earliest settlement. Farther out, a ring of wide boulevards traces the fortifications built by the Moors to defend the larger city that emerged by the 12th century. The zigzags mark the bastions that jutted out at regular intervals. By the end of the 19th century, most of the walls had been demolished; the only place where you can still see the massive defenses is at Ses Voltes, along the seafront west of the cathedral.A torrent (streambed) used to run through the middle of the old city, dry for most of the year but often a raging flood in the rainy season. In the 17th century it was diverted to the east, along the moat that ran outside the city walls. Two of Palma’s main arteries, La Rambla and the Passeig d’es Born, now follow the stream’s natural course. The traditional evening paseo (promenade) takes place on the Born.If you come to Palma by car, park in the garage beneath the Parc de la Mar (the ramp is just off the highway from the airport, as you reach the cathedral) and stroll along the park. Beside it run the huge bastions guarding the Almudaina Palace; the cathedral, golden and massive, rises beyond. Where you exit the garage, there’s a ceramic mural by the late Catalan artist and Mallorca resident Joan Miró, facing the cathedral across the pool that runs the length of the park.If you begin early enough, a walk along the ramparts at Ses Voltes from the mirador beside the cathedral is spectacular. The first rays of the sun turn the upper pinnacles of La Seu bright gold and then begin to work their way down the sandstone walls. From the Parc de la Mar, follow Avinguda Antoni Maura past the steps to the palace. Just below the Plaça de la Reina, where the Passeig d’es Born begins, turn left on Carrer de la Boteria into the Plaça de la Llotja (if the Llotja itself is open, don’t miss a chance to visit—it’s the Mediterranean’s finest Gothic-style civic building). From there stroll through the Plaça Drassana to the Museu d’Es Baluard, at the end of Carrer Sant Pere. Retrace your steps to Avinguda Antoni Maura. Walk up the Passeig d’es Born to Plaça Joan Carles I, then right on Avenida de La Unió.

Day 7: Palma de Mallorca

If you look north of the cathedral (La Seu, or the seat of the bishopric, to Mallorcans) on a map of the city of Palma, you can see around the Plaça Santa Eulàlia a jumble of tiny streets that made up the earliest settlement. Farther out, a ring of wide boulevards traces the fortifications built by the Moors to defend the larger city that emerged by the 12th century. The zigzags mark the bastions that jutted out at regular intervals. By the end of the 19th century, most of the walls had been demolished; the only place where you can still see the massive defenses is at Ses Voltes, along the seafront west of the cathedral.A torrent (streambed) used to run through the middle of the old city, dry for most of the year but often a raging flood in the rainy season. In the 17th century it was diverted to the east, along the moat that ran outside the city walls. Two of Palma’s main arteries, La Rambla and the Passeig d’es Born, now follow the stream’s natural course. The traditional evening paseo (promenade) takes place on the Born.If you come to Palma by car, park in the garage beneath the Parc de la Mar (the ramp is just off the highway from the airport, as you reach the cathedral) and stroll along the park. Beside it run the huge bastions guarding the Almudaina Palace; the cathedral, golden and massive, rises beyond. Where you exit the garage, there’s a ceramic mural by the late Catalan artist and Mallorca resident Joan Miró, facing the cathedral across the pool that runs the length of the park.If you begin early enough, a walk along the ramparts at Ses Voltes from the mirador beside the cathedral is spectacular. The first rays of the sun turn the upper pinnacles of La Seu bright gold and then begin to work their way down the sandstone walls. From the Parc de la Mar, follow Avinguda Antoni Maura past the steps to the palace. Just below the Plaça de la Reina, where the Passeig d’es Born begins, turn left on Carrer de la Boteria into the Plaça de la Llotja (if the Llotja itself is open, don’t miss a chance to visit—it’s the Mediterranean’s finest Gothic-style civic building). From there stroll through the Plaça Drassana to the Museu d’Es Baluard, at the end of Carrer Sant Pere. Retrace your steps to Avinguda Antoni Maura. Walk up the Passeig d’es Born to Plaça Joan Carles I, then right on Avenida de La Unió.

Day 8: Barcelona

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.

The Owner's Suite
The Concierge Suite
The Ilma Suite
The View Suite
The Grand Suite
The Signature Suite
The Terrace Suite
The Owner's Suite

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
The Concierge Suite

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

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
The View Suite

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
The Grand Suite

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 Signature Suite

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 Terrace Suite

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
Tides
Dining Privée
Seta Su Ilma
Memorī
The Living Room
In-Suite Dining
Beach House
Tides

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.

Dining Privée

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.

Seta Su Ilma

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.

Memorī

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.

The Living Room

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.

In-Suite Dining

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.

Beach House

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.

The Boutique
The Observation Terrace
The Humidor
Marina and Marina Terrace
The Boutique

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.

The Observation Terrace

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.

The Humidor

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.

Marina and Marina Terrace

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.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa®
Main Pool and Infinity Pool
Fitness Studio
Barber & Salon Services
The Ritz-Carlton Spa®

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.

Main Pool and Infinity Pool

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.

Fitness Studio

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.

Barber & Salon Services

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.

Ritz Kids®
Ritz Kids®

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.

Deck 10
Deck 9
Deck 8
Deck 7
Deck 6
Deck 5
Deck 4
Deck 3
Deck 10
  • Minstral
  • The Main Pool
  • The Main Pool Bar
  • Mistral Bar
Deck 9
  • 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
Deck 8
  • The Owners Suites
  • The Concierge Suites
  • The Grand Suites
  • The Signature Mid Suites
  • The Signature Suites
  • The Terrace Mid Suites
  • The Terrace Suites
Deck 7
  • 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
Deck 6
  • The Concierge Suites
  • The Ilma Suites
  • The Grand Suites
  • The Signature Mid Suites
  • The Signature Suites
  • The Terrace Mid Suites
Deck 5
  • The Living Room
  • Beach House
  • Infinity Pool
  • The Humidor
  • The Boutique
  • Suites 501-527
Deck 4
  • 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
Deck 3
  • The Marina Terrace
  • The Marina
  • Tides
  • Dining Privee
  • SETA
  • Medical Centre
  • Wine Vault

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