Inside the luxury 794ft superyacht 'sea hotel'
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An incredible luxury superyacht 'sea hotel' has just completed its sea trials ahead of its first ever voyage this summer. The third of The Ritz-Carlton brand superyachts to hit the water, the Luminara will leave on its maiden voyage on July 3. It's set to be the biggest of the collection's yachts and can carry 452 passengers across 10 decks.
The luxurious Luminara has two swimming pools onboard, including an infinity pool on deck five and a main pool on the top deck. Meanwhile, the yacht's extensive marina area is the height of indulgence with a terrace, beach zone and floating lounge, with a central pool offering direct sea access. Luminara will also have a Ritz-Carlton spa, a fitness studio and a boutique selling high-end sportswear and designer apparel.
The yacht's maiden voyage will last a week, transporting guests on a lavish cruise from Monte Carlo to Rome. Of course, this kind of luxury experience doesn't come cheap. Guests in the most lavish of the yacht's suites can expect to pay up to $78,377/£58,032 for the week-long trip.
The Luminara Suite offers breathtaking ocean views from floor-to-ceiling cabin windows. Those lucky enough to travel in the luxurious suite will have a private terrace with a personal hot tub as well as a spacious living and dining area. The suite also boasts a king-sized bed, a double-vanity bathroom and round-the-clock in-suite dining.
Guests will also have the option of dining at one of the yacht's five gourmet restaurants or sipping a cocktail at one of seven elegant bars. Luminara follows the launch of Evrima and Ilma, the other two superyachts that are part of The Ritz-Carlton collection.
Ernesto Fara, president of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, said: '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.
'This remarkable superyacht opens the door to new destinations and deeper guest experiences, reinforcing our commitment to thoughtful exploration and continuous innovation across the fleet.' Evrima was the first of the company's yachts to launch in 2020 and has capacity for 298 guests.
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