THE PIONEER
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
The first hotel brand to go to sea. Its three yachts (Evrima, Ilma and Luminara) carry roughly 300 to 450 guests and feel like a Ritz-Carlton resort that moves overnight.
NEW IN 2026
Four Seasons Yachts
Four Seasons I set sail this year in the Mediterranean, with 95 suites and a top suite of nearly 10,000 square feet. A second yacht follows in 2027.
SUITES WITH A VIEW
Explora Journeys
The luxury line from the MSC Group, where every suite faces the ocean with its own terrace and the style is relaxed and European. Its third ship joined the fleet in 2026.
FOR FOOD LOVERS
Oceania Cruises
Oceania’s promise is “the finest cuisine at sea,” and its newest ship, Oceania Allura, carries about 1,200 guests with a deep lineup of restaurants. A new, smaller class of ships begins in 2027.
ON THE HORIZON
What’s next
Orient Express’s Corinthian, a 110-guest sailing yacht, launched in 2026; Regent Seven Seas’ Prestige debuts in December with what’s billed as the largest suite at sea; and Aman’s first yacht arrives in 2027.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Big ship or small yacht?
Smaller yachts mean fewer guests and ports big ships can’t reach. Larger luxury ships offer more restaurants and activities. Choose by the experience you want, not just the ship.
