COURTESY RITZ-CARLTON: Sept. 29, 2023 – The newest ultra-luxury superyacht enters the water for the primary time on the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, shifting one step nearer to its debut in 2024 SAINT-NAZAIRE, France, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Assortment marked a major development milestone with the profitable float out of its subsequent superyacht, Ilma, at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. This conventional maritime celebration introduced collectively senior management and shipbuilders in anticipation of Ilma touching water for the primary time, signifying the graduation of its subsequent part of development in preparation for its maiden voyage in 2024.

The float out occasion was attended by firm management from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Assortment together with Jim Murren, Government Chairman and CEO, and Ernesto Fara, President and CFO. Additionally current had been representatives from Chantiers de l’Atlantique, together with Laurent Castaing, Common Supervisor, and Arnaud Le Joncour, Senior Vice President of Gross sales and Advertising.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Assortment Celebrates Float Out of A lot[1]Anticipated Second Yacht, Ilma

As a part of the float out, the yacht’s dry dock was crammed with water in a single day, then moved to an outfitting dock the place it would stay for the remainder of its construct resulting in sea trials in April and begin of its first season. Now afloat, final-stage development will concentrate on finishing interiors, fixtures, and fittings for suites, eating places, and different public areas that can welcome visitors to expertise a brand new journey of discovery at sea in simply lower than a yr.

“As we rejoice this outstanding milestone, we’re immensely happy with the dedication and craftsmanship by all these concerned within the development of Ilma,” remarked Jim Murren. “We’re thrilled to have partnered with the group at Chantiers de l’Atlantique and are excited to enter the following stage of development and outfitting in anticipation of the yacht’s inaugural journey subsequent yr, increasing our fleet and imaginative and prescient inside the ultra-luxury house.”

Ilma, which means “water” in Maltese, would be the second newbuild superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Assortment. Measuring 790-feet, the yacht will characteristic 224 ethereal, light-filled suites, all with non-public terraces, and can accommodate as much as 448 passengers. Paving the best way for a brand new period of cruising, this model extension introduces a wholly distinctive expertise at sea, illustrating the continued dedication to progressive luxurious journey experiences from The Ritz-Carlton. Ilma will supply expansive public areas and can have one of many highest house ratios at sea, making certain an distinctive journey.

The onboard expertise will replicate the unparalleled way of life and legendary service for which The Ritz-Carlton model is acknowledged, together with state-of-the-art expertise, 5 distinct eating venues, and a Ritz-Carlton Spa®. Delivering thoughtfully curated itineraries and unforgettable journeys for visitors, Ilma will be part of the corporate’s first yacht Evrima in

visiting essentially the most coveted locations within the Mediterranean and Caribbean, with choose ports of name in Central America and South America, relying on the season.

The yacht’s glossy and sleek exterior design, expertly crafted by Helsinki-based design studio Aivan, attracts inspiration from the elegant aesthetics of personal yacht design. Interiors will seamlessly mix heat and class with a relaxed environment, showcasing fashionable craftsmanship and inside finishes imagined by AD Associates, a famend

London-based architectural and design agency, and award-winning lighting designer, DPA. “We’re thrilled to witness Ilma’s float out. Ilma embodies Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s dedication to ultra-luxury,” expressed Arnaud Le Joncour. “This milestone marks the start of the following development part of outfitting. Drawing inspiration from Ilma’s magnificence, clear strains, and distinctive options, our groups are united within the pursuit of assembly the expectations of in the present day’s most discerning luxurious vacationers.”

Reservations for Ilma and Evrima are presently open, and the superyachts are additionally obtainable for personal constitution.

ILMA FAST FACTS

• Constructed Saint-Nazaire, France (2024)
• Size 790 Ft (241 Meters)
• Gross Tonnage 46,750 GT
• Decks 11
• Suites 224
• Visitors 448
• Crew 374
• Crew-to-Visitor Ratio 1 to 1.2
• Visitor-to-Area Ratio 1 to 104.3
• Itineraries Mediterranean & Caribbean

About The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Assortment

Designed to mix the luxurious way of life of The Ritz-Carlton® with the informal freedom of a yachting trip, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Assortment provides bespoke voyages within the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Central America. Calling on distinctive and distinguished locations, voyages sometimes span 5 to 10 nights with extra in a single day calls, an all[1]inclusive onboard journey, and curated excursions ashore.

Its inaugural yacht, Evrima, launched into its maiden voyage in October 2022. Measuring 624 toes in size, Evrima options 149 ethereal suites throughout numerous classes, every with a non-public terrace, making a relaxed, casually elegant ambiance for as much as 298 visitors. Persevering with the fleet’s growth, two new superyachts boasting among the many highest house ratios per visitor at sea, Ilma and Luminara, are slated to set sail in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Spanning 790 toes, Ilma will supply 224 spacious, light-filled suites of various classes, accommodating as much as 448 visitors. Slated to make its 2025 debut, Luminara will be part of Ilma and Evrima on voyages to secluded harbors and iconic cities. Reflective of The Ritz-Carlton on land, every yacht options personalised service, elevated eating experiences, and unique facilities.

Personal constitution choices are additionally obtainable, permitting visitors to craft a really tailor-made journey.

About Chantiers de l’Atlantique

Due to the experience of its groups and its community of subcontractors, mixed with high industrial expertise, Chantiers de l’Atlantique is a key chief within the design, integration, testing and exact supply of cruise ships, naval vessels, electrical substations for offshore wind farms and fleet providers. The corporate is a pioneer within the challenges of tomorrow. By way of analysis and growth, Chantiers de l’Atlantique provides ships the very best environmental efficiency in addition to tools for offshore wind farms, making it a serious participant in world power transition.

Cowl photograph: Ritz-Carlton Ilma, courtesy Ritz-Carlton

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