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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Unveils Summer 2027 Itineraries

By Newsdesk Oct 29, 2025 2:00pm

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced its summer 2027 Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries aboard Evrima and Ilma, now open for reservations. Sailing from April through October, the season introduces 50 new voyages that explore the beauty, history, and culture of Europe’s celebrated coastlines. Each itinerary pairs marquee cities with lesser-traveled ports, offering extended time ashore and curated excursions.

The season will introduce 12 new ports of call across France, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Spain, and Italy, further expanding the brand’s footprint while maintaining its boutique approach to discovery at sea.

Highlights include La Rochelle, France, known for its harbor and medieval architecture, and Zadar, Croatia, where sunset sail-aways pass the Sea Organ—an architectural installation that uses sea waves and wind to create harmonic sounds. In Northern Europe, additions such as Aarhus, Denmark, and Travemünde, Germany deepen Baltic and North Sea itineraries, while San Sebastián, Santander, and A Coruña showcase the diverse traditions of northern Spain.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection also introduces Tilbury, London as a new turnaround port, providing convenient access from the city center for voyages across Northern Europe. In the Adriatic, all sailings will call on Dubrovnik with frequent visits to Kotor, creating more opportunities to highlight the region’s historic architecture and dramatic fjord-like landscapes. Across the Greek Isles, voyages will increase with additional four- to seven-night itineraries designed for flexible, curated escapes. Ports such as Piran and Nafplio set the stage for unhurried days, with Marina time for leisurely seawater swims and an array of water activities.

Curated shore experiences continue to invite guests to explore each destination with insider access and cultural depth. In Bordeaux, a private lunch unfolds in the grandeur of an illustrious château, while in Porto, a guided stroll through streets leads to priority entry at Livraria Lello, paired with tastings of regional specialties that illuminate Portugal’s history. Across the Mediterranean, adventures range from off-roading to Mount Etna followed by a mountainside wine estate visit, to a sky-to-cellar helicopter journey soaring above Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana before landing for a picturesque tasting at an organic gravity-flow winery. Select Aegean itineraries delve in the timeless culture of Ephesus and the seasonal bounty of the village of Caferli, while in Northern Europe, extended time in the fjords allows for scenic sailing and unhurried exploration ashore.

Summer 2027 Highlights Aboard Evrima:

July 19, 2027 | 9-Night London to Copenhagen

This itinerary sails from London to Norway's legendary fjords, beginning in Haugesund, gateway to the Hardangerfjord region, and continuing to Olden, set deep within Nordfjord. Travelers will explore Ålesund, with its remarkable Art Nouveau architecture, before entering Geirangerfjord — a UNESCO wonder of cascading waterfalls and sheer cliffs. The journey then explores the historic heart of fjord country in Bergen, before sailing to Denmark for Aarhus’s striking modern art scene. The odyssey concludes in Copenhagen, Scandinavia's celebrated capital of design and culture.

August 20, 2027 | 5-Night Reykjavik Round Trip

Guests can make the most of Iceland’s long summer light on this circumnavigation of the north. From Reykjavik, the cruise sails to Grundarfjörður, where the perfect cone of Kirkjufell rises above the bay. It continues to Ísafjörður, set deep within the Westfjords, then to Akureyri, gateway to geothermal pools and volcanic landscapes. The voyage crosses the Arctic Circle before returning to Reykjavik, where glaciers, geysers, and a final northern sunset await.

Summer 2027 Highlights Aboard Ilma:

May 13, 2027 | 4-Night Athens Round Trip

A short getaway rich in history and culture, this round-trip sailing from Athens first arrives in Mykonos, with easy access to nearby Delos — a UNESCO World Heritage Site heralded as the sacred birthplace of Apollo. In Kuşadası, Turkey, travelers can walk the marble streets of ancient Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the world. Back in Greece, on Patmos, they’ll visit the Cave of the Apocalypse, where St. John is said to have written the Book of Revelation, before returning to Athens and its epic Acropolis.

August 24, 2027 | 7-Night Rome Round Trip

This itinerary circles south from Rome on a voyage rich with Italian flavors. A day at sea delivers travelers to Trapani, home to Sicily’s pink flamingo population, Marsala wines, and medieval Erice. They’ll spend a day swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding off the coast of Malta’s Gozo before continuing to Siracusa to tour its baroque piazzas. The journey then sails through the Strait of Messina to Lipari for an Aeolian Islands interlude, complete with harborfront strolls and gelato by the sea. Amalfi’s lemon groves and tiled domes bring the voyage to a close before travelers return to Rome.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection features all-suite accommodations with private ocean-view terraces, spacious lounging areas, and personalized service with among the highest employee-to-guest ratios at sea. Memorable moments ashore are complemented by amenities on board, including diverse dining concepts led by celebrated chefs, rejuvenating treatments at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, and the yacht’s signature Marina, offering direct access to the sea for leisurely swimming and water sports. With itineraries designed to include marquee ports as well as hidden harbors, each voyage balances enriching discovery, leisure, and space for genuine connection.