Superyacht Luminara will be luxury cruise operator Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s third new-build superyacht.
Luminara is being constructed at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Sant-Nazaire, France. It will follow its predecessors, Evrima and Ilma.
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The steel-cutting ceremony for the yacht was held in June 2023, while the keel-laying ceremony took place in March 2024.
The new superyacht is scheduled to embark on its maiden voyage in July 2025 on a seven-night voyage from Rome, calling at ports at Valletta, Siracusa, Taormina, Amalfi, and Sorrento.
Superyacht Luminara’s design and features
Superyacht Luminara will be 790ft (242m) long and 95.5ft (29.1m) wide and will have a gross tonnage of 46,750t. It can accommodate 452 guests across eight decks and a 374-person crew, providing nearly one crew member for every guest.
AD Associates, a UK-based architecture and design company, has envisioned the yacht’s contemporary craftsmanship and refined interior finishes, with creative direction by Chapi Chapo Design, an interior design firm.
Award-winning lighting designer DPA and Finland-based yacht stylist Aivan have developed the exterior design, drawing inspiration from the elegant aesthetics of private yacht design.
The yacht will feature advanced water treatment systems, an efficient heat recovery loop, LED lighting, and other environment-friendly technologies.
Accommodation facilities in Luminara
The superyacht Luminara will feature 226 suites, each with a private terrace and exceptional space ratios for guests at sea. The two new upper suite categories will provide 1,000ft² (92.9m²) of uplifting ambience.
The suite categories will include Owners, Concierge, Residential, Luminara, View, Grand, Signature, and Terrace suites.
The Owner’s Suites will be spread across decks seven to nine, ranging between 732ft² and 1,033ft² in size, with terraces spanning between 581ft² and 700ft². A total of eight Owner’s suites will be available on the yacht.
Four Concierge suites will be located on decks six to nine and will have 689ft² to 786ft² of interior space and terraces ranging between 355ft² and 409ft².
The two Residential suites on deck seven will feature 883ft² of interior space and a 156ft² terrace.
Four Luminara suites on deck six will provide 506ft² to 657ft² of space and terraces spanning between 291ft² and 301ft².
The two View suites on deck seven will offer 517ft² to 689ft² of space, with terraces ranging between 108ft² and 205ft².
The yacht will feature 37 Grand suites across decks six to nine, that will offer 560ft² of living space each and terraces ranging between 90ft² and 199ft².
A total of 81 Signature suites will be available across decks six to nine and will provide 409ft² of living space and outdoor terraces of between 71ft² and 151ft².
Lastly, 83 Terrace suites from decks five to nine will offer 294ft² to 373ft² of living space and terraces of 52ft² to 108ft². Additional five Terrace suites will be available upon request.
Dining options aboard Luminara
The Luminara superyacht will feature a variety of dining options, ranging from speciality restaurants to casual poolside eateries.
Guests can enjoy a fine dining experience with special menus featuring Italian cuisine. The main dining room will feature a changing array of dishes inspired by Luminara’s destinations. In-suite dining will also be available for guests.
Asian Fusion will serve sushi and South-East Asian dishes. Mistral, on deck ten, will offer Mediterranean cuisine while the Living Room will provide coffee and pastries by day and transform into a bar by night.
Entertainment and other amenities
The Marina and Marina terrace on deck three will offer lounging space and access to the sea for water activities.
Deck four will house the Ritz-Carlton spa, barber and salon services, and a fitness studio. The salon will offer a range of beauty and hair services. An educational programme for children called Ritz Kids will also be available.
Deck five will feature an infinity pool, the Beach House club, and the Humidor lounge offering cognac and premium cigars while the Living Room will offer live music and the Boutique will offer shopping.
Deck nine will have an observation lounge that will offer panoramic sea views, perfect for relaxation, sunbathing and socialising.
Engine details of Luminara
Luminara will be powered by four Wartsila 31 dual-fuel engines, using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the primary fuel to significantly reduce emissions.
Additionally, Wartsila will supply four selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, one for each engine, to further reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by using catalyst elements and a reducing agent.
