Luminara Makes Maiden Call to New Asia Homeport, Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that the luxury yacht Luminara made its first-ever visit to Hong Kong on January 13, 2026.

According to HKTB, the vessel will operate a series of Asia-Pacific itineraries in the coming months, with Hong Kong serving as its homeport.

In a press release, HKTB said the Luminara entered Victoria Harbour and berthed at Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui, following the launch of its Asia-Pacific deployment from Singapore in December last year. The arrival was marked by a ceremonial water salute, accompanied by vibrant dragon and lion dance performances.

A welcome ceremony and luncheon were held onboard the yacht, attended by Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, Commissioner for Tourism Angelina Cheung, HKTB Executive Director Anthony Lau, and representatives from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

“I am delighted to welcome the maiden call of a luxury cruise vessel from a leading international brand to Hong Kong as the new year begins,” Law said.

“This demonstrates that Hong Kong not only attracts large and well-known cruises to Hong Kong but has also drawn super-luxury vessels targeting high-end international visitors to our city, testifying to Hong Kong’s diversity in cruise tourism,” she added.

“Looking ahead, the Tourism Commission and HKTB will continue to fortify Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s Cruise Hub. We will also work closely with the industry partners to drive the development of cruise tourism in Hong Kong.”

“With the Luminara, we have 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,” said Ernesto Fara, president and chief executive officer of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

“Our Asia-Pacific itineraries invite guests to experience the region in a more intimate and unhurried way, pairing marquee cities with more secluded islands and offering opportunities for overnights that allow for deeper exploration ashore and by water,” Fara added.

“Expanding into Asia-Pacific marks an important step in how we continue to thoughtfully grow in the region and around the world.”

HKTB said the Luminara will operate turnaround cruises between Hong Kong and either Singapore or Tokyo. Planned port calls include Osaka in Japan; Bangkok in Thailand; Incheon in South Korea; as well as Ha Long Bay and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.