Ritz-Carlton Yachts Plan New Routes for Winter 2027–2028
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has released its Winter 2027–2028 programme, covering sailings between October 2027 and May 2028. More than 60 voyages are planned across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean and the South Pacific, with 14 new ports added. Three yachts - Evrima, Ilma and Luminara - will operate the season, combining established destinations with smaller ports that are not always included in standard cruise routes.
Evrima will operate in the South Pacific, including first-time visits to Rangiroa and Fakarava in French Polynesia, as well as Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. Ilma is set to call at 27 ports across the Caribbean, while Luminara will run routes in Asia-Pacific, mixing larger cities with smaller coastal stops. Some ports will have longer stays instead of brief visits.
“Our Winter 2027–2028 season reflects our continued focus on creating journeys that feel both expansive and personal. By introducing new destinations across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific, we’re offering guests more ways to explore at their own pace while enjoying the care and connection that define our experience."
Selected voyages from the winter schedule
- January 10, 2028 | 3-night San Juan round-trip aboard Ilma (St. Barths, Jost Van Dyke)
- January 24, 2028 | 9-night Papeete round-trip aboard Evrima (Rangiroa, Fakarava, Rarotonga, Aitutaki)
- March 7, 2028 | 11-night Hong Kong to Tokyo aboard Luminara (Kaohsiung, Taipei, Ishigaki)
Alongside these sailings, the programme includes both short breaks and longer journeys. Caribbean trips of three to four nights run from Miami and San Juan, while longer routes connect places such as Los Angeles and Panama City. In Asia, itineraries combine major cities with smaller coastal stops, adding variety without requiring additional transfers between destinations.
The updated routes make smaller and less visited locations easier to include in one trip. Islands such as Culebra in Puerto Rico and Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands appear due to the size of the yachts. In the Pacific, remote atolls and lagoons are part of regular sailings, while Asia routes bring together busy capitals and quieter coastal areas.
The schedule shows a shift towards more flexible travel formats. Shorter sailings sit alongside longer routes, giving more options depending on time and budget. At the same time, the mix of ports moves beyond the usual cruise stops, offering different routes without making journeys more complicated or adding extra travel stages.