Ritz-Carlton hotel group launches luxury cruise ships

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection looks set to defy cruise ship stereotypes. Ritz-Carlton Hotels recently revealed their plans for their luxury cruise line, which is scheduled to launch late in 2019. The three ships that are being designed will be like hybrids of small ocean liners and private superyachts. According to Bloomberg the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will accommodate the “the 1% of global travellers.”

A new way of luxury travel

In the press release, the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Herve Humler, said, “This unique combination of yachting and cruising will usher in a new way of luxury travel for guests seeking to discover the world.” The ships will offer more common space for relaxation, extra dining options and larger rooms.

Intimate spaces and duplex penthouse suites

Unlike other cruises, there will not be set meal times, so that guests can eat whenever they choose. The…