The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Announces Asia and Alaska Itineraries Aboard Luminara for Summer 2027

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection revealed its Summer 2027 Asia and Alaska itineraries aboard Luminara. Spanning April through October 2027, the season features 21 expertly curated voyages, including 15 journeys exploring Alaska’s raw beauty and grandeur, four voyages across Asia, and two transcontinental crossings.

Alaska Voyages
- 15 journeys between Vancouver and Whittier, Alaska.
- Highlights include:
- Scenic cruising through the Inside Passage and Tracy Arm Fjord.
- Glacier days on nearly all voyages of 8+ nights.
- Calls at smaller ports like Wrangell, Klawock, and Petersburg, offering intimate cultural and wildlife experiences.
- Exclusive shore excursions: glacier flights, wilderness landings, Zodiac outings, and dining at Taku Glacier Lodge.
- Onboard enrichment: wildlife observation, expert-led talks, and regionally inspired cuisine.

Asia Voyages
- 4 itineraries across Japan, South Korea, and China.
- New ports of call:
- Seoul (Incheon) – debut turnaround port.
- Tianjin – gateway to Beijing and the Great Wall.
- Northern Japan – inaugural visits to Otaru (gateway to Sapporo) and Akita.
- Immersive experiences:
- Food tours in Fukuoka, matcha workshops in Uji, and artisan glassware in Otaru.
- UNESCO sites like Itsukushima Shrine and cultural immersion in Jeju Folk Village.

Onboard Experience
- Luminara accommodates 452 guests in 226 suites, each with private oceanview terraces.
- Features include:
- Innovative dining concepts and extensive wine collection.
- The Ritz-Carlton Spa® with treatments inspired by local environments (e.g., Glacier Stone Massage, Wild Alaskan Botanical Scrub).
- Signature Marina Beach for direct ocean access.
- Guest speaker program with naturalists, historians, and cultural experts.

Voyage Highlights
- June 28, 2027 – 8-night Vancouver round trip with stops in Sitka, Klawock, and Ketchikan.
- August 11, 2027 – 9-night Vancouver to Whittier, featuring Valdez and Haines.
- April 25, 2027 – 10-night Tokyo to Seoul, including Mount Fuji, Hiroshima, Beijing, and Jeju.
- October 13, 2027 – 10-night Tokyo round trip, exploring Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Busan, and Nagasaki.

This season blends Alaska’s raw wilderness with Asia’s cultural richness, all delivered in Ritz-Carlton’s ultra-luxury yacht style.