[Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection 1] * RITZ-CARLTON CRUISE SHIPS ARE DESIGNED LIKE YACHTS AND COME WITH 149 SUITES — EACH WITH THEIR OWN PRIVATE TERRACE — ACCOMMODATING UP TO 298 GUESTS. * THE RITZ-CARLTON CRUISE LINE WILL BEGIN SAILING IN 2020. * RESERVATIONS FOR THE INAUGURAL SEASON OF THE RITZ-CARLTON YACHT COLLECTION OPENED IN JUNE. ------------------------- Last year the Ritz-Carlton Hotel revealed plans for a luxury cruise line, with three cruise ships set to begin sailing in 2020. Now, reservations are open for its inaugural season. Somewhere between a private super yacht and a small ocean liner, the Ritz-Carlton cruise ships will accommodate the "the 1% of global travelers," according to Bloomberg. Starting prices for voyages can range anywhere from $3,100 to $10,100, depending on length of trip and location. The new Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is designed to defy all cruise ship stereotypes, with larger rooms, relaxing common spaces, and an on-board spa. The cruise ships boast 149 suites — each with their own private terrace — accommodating up to 298 guests. There will also be high-end dining options, including a restaurant from Sven Elverfeld of Aqua — the three Michelin-starred restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg. "This unique combination of yachting and cruising will usher in a new way of luxury travel for guests seeking to discover the world," said Herve Humler, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in a press release. "From the yacht’s design, to programming onboard and ashore, every aspect of the voyage has been carefully created to embody the signature service and casual luxury of a Ritz-Carlton resort," said Lisa Holladay, Global Brand Leader for The Ritz-Carlton, in the most recent news release. Ahead, a look at one of the designs for the Ritz-Carlton cruise ship, created by the firm Tillberg Design of Sweden. STARTING PRICES FOR VOYAGES RANGE FROM TO $3,100 FOR FOUR NIGHTS TO $10,100 FOR 12 NIGHTS, DEPENDING ON LOCATION. THE ALL-INCLUSIVE FARE COMES WITH ONBOARD GRATUITIES, 24-HOUR IN-SUITE DINING, BEVERAGES IN-SUITE AND THROUGHOUT THE YACHT, WI-FI, AND ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT AND ENRICHMENT. The Ritz Carlton THE FIRST OF THE THREE RITZ-CARLTON CRUISE SHIPS WILL SET SAIL IN 2020. WITH TEN DECKS, IT CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 298 PASSENGERS AND HAS A SPACE RATIO OF MORE THAN 89 SQUARE FEET PER PERSON. The Ritz Carlton THE THIRD DECK FEATURES THE MARINA. WITH DIRECT OCEAN ACCESS, IT'S THE PERFECT SPOT TO SUNBATHE AND JUMP ON A WATER TOY OR GO FOR AN OCEAN SWIM. THERE'S ALSO A TERRACE FOR A DRINK AND A LIGHT BITE. The Ritz Carlton SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * I visited the luxurious wilderness resort in British Columbia with a 2-year waitlist that's like a summer camp for the world's most elite travelers * I visited the glittering Greek island of Mykonos, the summer destination of choice for billionaires — and it's a very different experience if you aren't swimming in money * I paid $350 to eat at Noma, the 4-time best restaurant in the world where guests feast on mould, potted plants, and a giant kebab made from vegetables — here's what it was like SEE ALSO: FORGET THE FOUR SEASONS AND THE RITZ-CARLTON: THE MOST LUXURIOUS HOTEL BRANDS IN THE WORLD ARE ONES YOU'VE LIKELY NEVER HEARD OF DON'T MISS: I SPENT 3 YEARS WRITING ABOUT YACHTS, AND OWNING ONE TAKES WAY MORE MONEY THAN YOU THINK
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