Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Unveils 2027 Itineraries

Luxury yacht Luminara to sail expanded routes in Alaska and new ports in Asia

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced its Summer 2027 itineraries for the luxury yacht Luminara, featuring 21 voyages across Asia and Alaska. The season includes 15 journeys through Alaska's landscapes and four voyages across Asia, along with two transcontinental crossings, promising immersive exploration paired with ultraluxury travel.

Why it matters

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's expanded offerings in Alaska and new ports of call in Asia demonstrate the company's continued focus on providing guests with unique and enriching travel experiences by sea.

The details

Luminara will return to Alaska with expanded itineraries, sailing between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Whittier, Alaska, and offering guests unparalleled views of glaciers and wildlife. The yacht's intimate size allows access to smaller ports like Wrangell and Klawock, providing unique wildlife viewing opportunities. In Asia, new ports of call include Seoul, serving as a gateway to South Korea's coastal beauty, and Tianjin, offering access to Beijing's iconic landmarks. Northern Japan will also debut as a new region with stops in Otaru and Akita, featuring exclusive shore experiences like guided food tours and cultural workshops.

  • The Summer 2027 season on Luminara will span from April to October 2027.

The players

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

A luxury cruise line that offers ultraluxury accommodations and personalized service on its yachts.

Luminara

The luxury yacht operated by the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

Ernesto Fara

The President and CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

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What they’re saying

“Our Summer 2027 season on Luminara reflects our continued focus on immersive exploration by sea, pairing expanded Alaska voyages and new ports of call across Asia with the comfort of ultraluxury accommodations and personalised service.”

— Ernesto Fara, President and CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

What’s next

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will begin accepting bookings for the Summer 2027 season on Luminara in the coming months.

The takeaway

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's expanded offerings in Alaska and new destinations in Asia demonstrate the company's commitment to providing guests with unique and enriching travel experiences by sea, blending cultural exploration with the comfort of ultraluxury accommodations and personalized service.