Ritz-Carlton Sets Sail for Polynesia for Winter 2026-27

Drone view of Polynesia
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced its Winter 2026-2027 cruise schedule, offering an expanded range of exotic journeys throughout French Polynesia, Hawaii, and the Asia-Pacific aboard its yachts Evrima and Luminara.

Running from October 2026 through April 2027, the upcoming season includes 32 newly designed sailings.

Evrima’s First South Pacific Adventures

The Evrima will make its inaugural appearance in the South Pacific, launching 13 voyages through French Polynesia. These cruises will span between 7 and 12 nights and include visits to scenic islands like Bora Bora, Mo’orea, and Huahine.

The ship will also chart a course through the Hawaiian Islands, stopping at renowned ports including Honolulu, Kahului (Maui), Hilo, and Kona.

Luminara Expands Across Asia-Pacific

Building on its debut in Asia-Pacific in Winter 2025, the Luminara will return in 2026-27 for an extended season, featuring 19 voyages. This expansion includes stops in 10 brand-new ports across the region, reaching destinations in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Japan. Newly added ports include Cebu in the Philippines, Naha and Miyazaki in Japan, and Semarang in Indonesia.

Sailings will range from five to 14 nights, with highlighted locations such as Okinawa (Japan), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Komodo Island, and Belitung in Indonesia.

Immersive Shore Experiences

Guests can enrich their voyages with a curated selection of shore excursions, which include guided hikes, temple visits, street food adventures, and serene meditations at spiritual sites.

Highlighted Voyages of the Season

  • December 3, 2026 | 12-Night Evrima Cruise: Honolulu to Papeete This transpacific journey includes equator and Date Line crossings, kayaking in both Tahiti and Hawaii, and land excursions like the scenic Hana Highway and Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
  • January 3, 2027 | 13-Night Luminara Voyage: Hong Kong to Bali Starting in Salomague, Philippines, the cruise includes visits to Busuanga Bay’s shipwreck sites, Cebu’s waterfalls, Komodo dragon encounters, and snorkeling in the Gili Islands.
  • January 16, 2027 | 5-Night Luminara Roundtrip from Bali Focused on Indonesia, this voyage features Flores and a luxurious beachfront gathering hosted by TA’AKTANA. Additional stops include Rinca and Lombok before returning to Bali.
  • February 2, 2027 | 7-Night Evrima Roundtrip: Tahiti This immersive French Polynesian experience features stops at Taha’a, Mount Temehani in Raiatea, Huahine, Mo’orea’s Belvedere Lookout, and the iconic Bora Bora.