Overview: Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection in Alaska (Summer 2026)
- First-ever Alaska season for the brand, featuring 13 curated voyages aboard Luminara between May and September 2026
- Combined itinerary design includes both iconic ports and secluded Alaska/BC destinations, offering intimate, off-the-beaten-path exploration alongside the well-known gems
Ship Highlight: Luminara
- Ship capacity: Approximately 226 spacious suites, lower guest count than other small luxury ships (~450 emphasizes luxury in another source but Alaska deployment is on Luminara)
- Every suite features a private ocean‑view terrace, ideal for glacier and fjord watching from your own stateroom
- High-touch luxury amenities include The Ritz‑Carlton Spa, multiple gourmet dining venues, and a floating beach club called Marina Terrace with a pool and water toys
🌊 Featured Itineraries & Ports
- Voyage durations: 7-to-11-night sailings, departing from Whittier, AK or Vancouver, BC
- Ports of call (11 total): Whittier; Valdez; Icy Strait Point; Haines; Petersburg; Sitka; Klawock; Ketchikan; Prince Rupert (BC); Wrangell; plus scenic glacier transits past Hubbard, Sawyer, Tracy Arm & Endicott Fjords
- Extended stays in select ports allow for deeper exploration ashore (e.g. overnight in Sitka or extra hours in Valdez)
Signature Experiences & Unique Features
- Exclusive access to smaller Alaskan destinations: Ports like Klawock and Wrangell are not serviced by larger ships, allowing for more immersive and personalized experiences
- Marina Terrace floating beach club: A 2,400 sq ft platform deployed at anchor, complete with seawater pool, loungers, SEABOBs, kayaks, and water toys—perfect for active guests wanting sea access from the yacht
- Personalized excursions: While standard shore excursions are by request and paid separately, guests enjoy concierge-assisted premium experiences like helicopter rides over waterfalls, seafood tastings with local chefs, and small-group adventures
- Onboard enrichment & design: Nautical lectures, wellness treatments, spa, and dining focus on local ingredients—offering a seamless blend of Ritz‑Carlton style and Alaska’s natural beauty
Posted Aug 1, 2025, 5:59 AM UTC
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