Ilma, the second ultra-luxury superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, has officially joined the fleet. Company officials took delivery of its newest yacht at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, on 12 July 2024.
After two years of construction, the delivery ceremony marked the final build milestone, celebrated with several maritime traditions, including the changing of flags on board the yacht and a celebratory toast on top of Ilma’s pool deck.
The delivery ceremony was attended by company leadership from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, including Jim Murren, Executive Chairman and CEO, and Ernesto Fara, President and CFO, along with representatives from Chantiers de l’Atlantique, including Laurent Castaing, General Manager, and Arnaud Le Joncour, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Project Director.
Also in attendance was Captain Steve MacBeath and over 350 of the yacht’s ladies and gentlemen, who will participate in a series of preparation voyages before welcoming guests for Ilma’s maiden voyage from Monte Carlo on 2 September 2024.
The design and construction of Ilma has been a major project for Chantiers de l’Atlantique looking to see the highest luxury standards in terms of guest experience, technical innovation, and craftsmanship.
Ilma, named after the Maltese word for water, measures 790ft (241m) in length and accommodate up to 448 guests across 224 suites. Each airy suite features floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace with sweeping sea views.
With one of the highest space ratios at sea, Ilma includes two new, spacious upper category suites offering ample outdoor space to lounge and soak in the enchanting scenery.
The vessel boasts one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios in the luxury cruising category, providing nearly one staff member for every guest.
Ilma features five restaurants, seven bars, a wine vault, and signature spaces such as an expanded Marina with a mezzanine feature and The Ritz-Carlton Spa® with 11 treatment rooms. The yacht’s amenities include three fitness spaces and a dynamic pool and entertainment area on Deck 10. Ilma will join the company’s inaugural yacht, Evima, in sailing to yachting destinations and hidden gems throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean. In the summer of 2025, Ilma will explore the North and Baltic Seas of Northern Europe, offering guests the opportunity to discover cities like Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Reykjavík, and more.
