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Ritz-Carlton's new luxury cruise ship will sail in 2024 starting at $6,800 per person — see inside the 456-guest 'yacht'

A rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma cruise vessel.
An overhead view of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's upcoming Ilma cruise vessel.The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection opened bookings for its second upcoming cruise vessel, the Ilma.

  • The 456-guest ship will enter service in September 2024 starting at $6,800 per person.

  • The cruise line's first ship has been "booking quite well," the company told Insider in 2022.

Ritz-Carlton has opened reservations for its newest cruise vessel following the success of its first floating hotel.

A rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma cruise vessel showing the rear marina and pool.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's upcoming Ilma will have a marina and an adjacent terrace.The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

But if you're looking to travel on the upcoming Ilma, you'll have to be patient.

A rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma cruise vessel.
The Ilma will have a second pool above the marina.The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

The cruise ship — which the brand affectionately calls a "superyacht" — won't enter service until 2024.

A rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma cruise vessel showing the pool deck.
The Ilma's pool deck will have plenty of lounge chairs for days at sea.The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

The Ilma will embark on its first six Mediterranean sailings in September 2024 starting at $6,800 per person.

A rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma cruise vessel's rear.
All of the accommodations aboard the upcoming vessel will have balconies.The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

These itineraries will range from 7 to 13 nights, bringing travelers to destinations like Spain's Balearic Islands with overnight stays in locations like Alexandria, Egypt.

A rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma cruise vessel's rear marina.
The marina will give guests direct access to the water.The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

All six of these cruises will have at least one sailing day with no port of call.

A rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma cruise vessel showing the pool deck.
The pool deck will have a bar, of course.The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

To some, this could be the most boring day of the vacation. But at least travelers will get to spend it in a 790-foot-long floating Ritz-Carlton.

A rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma cruise vessel showing the pool deck.
The floating RItz-Carlton resort will have plenty of lounge chairs surrounding the pool.The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

The luxury vessel is no mega cruise vessel — There's no rock climbing wall, rows of waterslides, or loud mini-golf courses for bored children.

Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas cruise ship
A rock climbing wall on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.Brittany Chang/Insider

However, it does have a pool deck, a separate aft infinity pool, five restaurants, six bars, several lounges, and a spa.

A rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma cruise vessel showing the pool deck.
This is one of two outdoor pools on the luxury ship.The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

If you're already familiar with the cruise line's first vessel, the 623-foot Evrima, you'll probably recognize some of the amenities aboard the upcoming Ilma.

A rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma cruise vessel.
The vessel's inaugural sailings will span seven to 13 nights.The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Like its predecessor, the new vessel will have a marina with a new adjacent terrace, giving guests direct access to the water and water toys while the ship is anchored.

A rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma cruise vessel.
The infinity pool will be located above the marina and below several suites.The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection