Luxury 794ft superyacht ‘sea hotel’ with five restaurants & mini-marina completes trial before first voyage this summer

A LUXURY superyacht ‘sea hotel’ has completed its sea trials ahead of its first voyage this summer.

The Luminara – the third The Ritz-Carlton superyacht to take to the seas – is set to embark on its maiden voyage on 3 July.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection currently operates three yachts: Evrima, lma and Luminara, which launched in 2020, 2024 and 2025 respectivelyCredit: Ritz-Carlton

Rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara's outdoor lounge area. — A glamorous trip aboard which will cost as much as $78,377 (£58,120) for a seven-night trip, according to booking site Clean CruisingCredit: Ritz-Carlton

Illustration of the dining room on the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara. — The 452-passenger vessel will sail from Monte Carlo to the port of Rome in its inaugural tripCredit: Ritz-Carlton

Rendering of a Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara suite. — An increasing number of luxury hotel chains are taking to the high seasCredit: Ritz-Carlton

The 452-passenger vessel will sail from Monte Carlo to the port of Rome, in a glamorous trip which will cost as much as $78,377 (£58,120) for a seven-night trip, according to booking site Clean Cruising.

But that’s in the best room in the house, of course.

The Luminara Suite boasts “magnificent” ocean views with floor to ceiling windows, according to The Ritz-Carlton.

It has a private terrace decked out with a hot tub where the superyacht’s wealthiest passengers can lounge in style.

The namesake room boasts a large living and dining area, as well as a king bed and double vanity bathroom.

It even has 24-hour in-suite dining, so passengers won’t have to venture into one of the five fine dining restaurants or seven bars on board – if they don’t feel like dressing up.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection currently operates three yachts: Evrima, lma and Luminara, which launched in 2020, 2024 and 2025 respectively.

Luxury cruise ship sailing past snow-capped mountains. — There are eight to 10 ships planned for the next five to 10 years for multiple Marriott brands, including the The Ritz-Carlton franchise

It is the largest superyacht from the luxury hotel franchise, spread across 10 decks.

It has two swimming pools – an infinity pool on deck five and a main pool on the top deck.

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The Luminara will also include an expansive marina, marina terrace, and marina beach, all anchored by a dynamic floating lounge platform with a central pool where guests can swim directly in the sea.

“With Luminara, we’ve raised the bar once again, uniting legendary service, elevated design, and an extraordinary onboard experience to further define our distinct approach to ultra-luxury travel at sea,” President of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Ernesto Fara, said in a statement.

“This remarkable super-yacht opens the door to new destinations and deeper guest experiences, reinforcing our commitment to thoughtful exploration and continuous innovation across the fleet.”

An increasing number of luxury hotel chains are taking to the high seas.

There are eight to 10 ships planned for the next five to 10 years for multiple Marriott brands, including the The Ritz-Carlton franchise.

The Four Seasons will also launch its first superyacht hotel in January 2026, where seven nights will cost your north of $25,000 (£18,500).