Who doesn’t love a brand collaboration? Cue the brain scramble of figuring out which fashion house is partnering with which homeware designer, or which film crew is endorsing which skincare line. We’ll save you the time: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has collaborated with Saks Fifth Avenue to make your cruise as effortless as possible. Gone are the days of outfit anxiety. This boat’s services include a complete style edit for every possible scenario aboard.
The Yachts
In 2017, Ritz-Carlton announced a shift in the luxury hospitality landscape. The hotel company launched The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, making Marriott International (its parent company) the only provider of luxury accommodations on land and at sea. The five-star hotel empire has over 100 hotels and resorts around the world, so it was only fitting that they showed a little love to the ocean regions too.
Together, Ritz-Carlton and renowned cruise ship design firm, Tillberg Design of Sweden, replicate the elegant features of the hotels on land. You’ll notice chandeliers, spacious suites, and multi-level accommodations as some familiar qualities. The yachts also have restaurants like the three Michelin-starred Wolfsburg. There are three yachts in total, with charters through Alaska, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and the Baltic countries. You also have the option of Crossing Voyages. This choice is more about the journey than the destination, with longer, uninterrupted trips between oceans. The trips can take up to thirteen nights with expeditions from Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale and Barcelona to San Juan.
The Style Edit
All this is to say that luxury was reimagined when the Ritz Carlton married yachting with the personalized hospitality of a trusted luxury hotel. Sure, there are cruises, but a yacht ports in harder-to-reach destinations, offering a more exclusive and intimate journey, with the service of a grand hotel. With this level of care and ease as your foundation, it shouldn’t be a surprise that a stylist will be at your side to help you pack.
Saks Fifth Avenue editors have created a packing list edit on their site that falls under the guidelines of resort chic. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection lists 442 items. It’s everything from Christian Louboutin Calakala 70MM Suede Platforms to a PatBO Metallic Fringe & Cut-Out Minidress. There are options for you and your significant other to browse as you wish, gathering perspective on your desired vibe. That said, you are by no means are you expected to sift through and style all 442 items. That’s where your stylist comes in. Once you’ve booked your voyage, you’ll receive welcome benefits, one of which is VIP styling to help you prepare. Your style expert will be there to give you tips and inspiration. In addition, they will prepare a head-to-toe personalized digital lookbook, tailored to you. You’ll be prepared for every occasion, but more importantly, you’ll be stylish doing it.
FAQs
Q: Can I invite a visitor aboard the yacht in a port of call?
A: While a guest is allowed, arrangements should be made by contacting the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Special Services team to coordinate.
Q: Can I continue to receive advice from my stylist aboard the ship?
A: Yes, you can communicate with your stylist via email throughout the excursion.
Q: What are some of the design brands I might potentially see in my edit?
A: You can expect designers like La DoubleJ, Canali, and Raffia Accessories.
