The Ritz-Carlton has expanded. Meet Ritz-Carlton cruises 2025. When The Ritz-Carlton expanded into charter yachting and luxury cruises, it was suggested that this could replace pricey luxury yacht charters. However, the two are not the same. While the Ritz-Carlton offers a luxury service unmatched by many other brands, this is still a luxury experience aboard a ship with many times 100+ other guests on a pre-determined route. But is it all it’s really cracked up to be for the price tag? Let’s explore the pros and cons of each.
While the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection is a game-changer for the luxury vacation experience, a true luxury vacation comes with true freedom, something a more commercialized vacation option just cannot provide. Let’s break this down a bit more.
A Ritz-Carlton cruise line is certainly going to bring a luxury flair. Attentive concierge, hosts, top linens, water toys, and sometimes multiple restaurants on board with Michelin-quality food. All incredible amenities.
Look at the Ritz-Carlton Alaska cruise or the Ritz-Carlton Rome, for example. While they are both amazing itineraries, you are still at the mercy of being on someone else’s pre-determined schedule, what’s available, and what’s been prepped, while mingling with other guests aboard a Ritz-Carlton cruise.
True Freedom as the Ultimate Luxury
A Ritz Carlton cruise cost may be as low as $3200 per person or as high as $50,700 per person. A private yacht charter is a comparable investment with privacy, flexibility, amenities, personalization, and the game-changer is total freedom.
Onboard a yacht with the Ritz Carlton, you are subject to meal times at pre-determined times, and meal plans that have been decided for you. The plans for the day are pre-determined, and you will spend time with others on board.
On a private yacht charter, you want to take the jet skis out at sunrise? Go for it. Want to change your current plans and enjoy an extended stay on a private tour of the region? No problem, your yacht will still be waiting for you upon your return.
Your agenda on your vacation. That’s the beauty of a private yacht charter.
Privacy as the Ultimate Luxury
A yacht charter is a private, exclusive experience. True luxury via complete freedom and the privacy to spend it how you want. You are the only guests on your yacht charter, so if you want to enjoy morning coffee on the sundeck overlooking the ocean in your PJs, you can roll out of bed without judgment. You have full customization over meals from flavors to favorites. You have a crew on board where you are always first in line for service. You have a personal concierge planning experiences as the trip unfolds, and more.
Options are the Ultimate Luxury
While there are only a handful of yachts available through The Ritz-Carlton, a yacht broker has access to hundreds of yachts to match your style and vision for your vacation, with options at every level of luxury to ensure your experience is exactly what you want it to be.
At the end of the day, it’s all about what you are looking for in a vacation, but if you are looking for flexibility, privacy, freedom and always being first in line, you won’t find that anywhere other than a private yacht.
With a vacation through The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, you have available options. You can’t always have the same freedom that you do with a private yacht charter.