Do you like the finer things in life? You’re not imagining it—iconic land-based luxury brands are building (and sailing) intimate “floating resorts,” designed to feel more like a Ritz/Four Seasons/Aman stay than a traditional cruise.
Below is a quick cheat-sheet on fleet size, guest counts, where they sail, what it costs (roughly), and who each brand fits.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (RCYC)
Best for: “I don’t cruise… but I do Ritz.” Affluent couples, friend groups, milestone trips, and travelers who want small ports + hotel-style luxury. The Washington Post notes it targets affluent travelers who typically avoid cruises and describes pricing around $1,000 pp/night.
Kids: Allowed from 6 months (1 year minimum on itineraries with 3+ consecutive sea days).
Vibe: Chic, contemporary, social-but-not-spring-break—think terrace suites, marina platform, and easy “unpack once” hopping between iconic harbors.
Four Seasons Yachts
Best for: Four Seasons loyalists who want a super-suite lifestyle at sea—big accommodations, strong service ratios, and curated dining/wellness.
Kids: Allowed, with formal policy language in their ticket contract (e.g., 1 year minimum on voyages with 3+ sea days).
Vibe: A floating Four Seasons “grand touring” experience (Caribbean + Med/Greek Isles).
Orient Express Sailing Yachts
Best for: Design-forward, culture-loving luxury travelers who want high style + sailing romance (cabaret/heritage energy, and a very intimate guest count).
Kids: Ages 2–12 only on select sailings, with family-friendly programming and babysitting available on those voyages.
Vibe: Glamorous, fashion-meets-French-art-de-vivre—more “statement trip,” less “family resort.”
Aman at Sea (Amangati)
Best for: Ultra-high-end privacy seekers—Aman devotees, wellness-first travelers, and guests who want the calmest ship in the room (94 guests). It’s priced at the top of the market, with entry pricing cited around $7,300 per night per suite.
Kids: Allowed from 6 months; rules include minors needing their own suite from age 2+, and additional restrictions for under-18s in certain onboard areas/times.
Vibe: Quiet luxury at sea—minimal crowds, maximal space, a “floating Aman sanctuary.”
| Brand | Ships (Now / Announced) | Guests (Per Ship) | Where They Cruise | Typical Cost (Guide) | Inaugural Sailing |
| The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | 3 (Evrima, Ilma, Luminara) | Evrima: 298 guests (149 suites); Ilma: up to 456 guests | Caribbean, Mediterranean & yachting playgrounds | ~$700–$1,100+ per person, per night (varies by region) | Evrima: Aug 2022; Ilma: 2024 |
| Four Seasons Yachts | 2 (Four Seasons I & II ordered) | Four Seasons I: ~222 guests (95 suites) | Caribbean, Mediterranean & Greek Isles (from 2026) | From ~$3,000 per suite/night (~$1,500 pp/night at double occupancy) | Four Seasons I: Jan 2026; Four Seasons II: Planned 2028 |
| Orient Express Sailing Yachts | 2 (Corinthian & Olympian) | Corinthian: 110 guests (54 suites) | Mediterranean, Caribbean & expanding regions (from 2027) | From €36,400+ per suite (7 nights) (~€2,600 pp/night pp double) | Maiden voyages: June 2026 |
| Aman at Sea (Amangati) | 1 (Launching) | 94 guests (47 suites) | Mediterranean (Adriatic, Riviera, Greek Isles) | From ~$7,300 per suite/night (~$3,650 pp/night pp double) | Enters service: May 2027 |
