Luminara

Luminara at a glance

Luminara sails under The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, bringing the brand's signature hotel-style service and design to an intimate yacht setting. Sailings from late September 2026 onward visit South East Asia, Alaska and West Canada, Indonesia, Japan and Transpacific routes, with up to 15 nights at sea. Departures span Vancouver, Hong Kong, Whittier, Bali, Singapore, Tokyo, Laem Chabang (Bangkok) and Phuket.

• Operated by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
• Regions: South East Asia, Alaska & West Canada, Indonesia, Transpacific, Japan
• Key departure ports: Vancouver, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, Whittier, Tokyo, Phuket, Laem Chabang
• Sailings from A$7,500pp*
• Up to 15 nights

Dining on Luminara

Luminara offers one of the most varied dining programmes afloat, spanning several restaurants and styles — a handful included in your fare, others carrying a separate charge.

TIDES is the main included restaurant, serving seasonal menus that shift with the ship's itinerary — locally inspired dishes in a spacious yet intimate room. Within TIDES, Dining Privée is a private room for special occasions, with bespoke menus and personalised service; reservations and per-person charges apply.

Mistral & Mistral Bar serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine — fresh fish, handmade pasta, grilled meats — in relaxed indoor and outdoor settings, and this too is included in your cruise fare. The Pool House keeps things casual throughout the day with globally influenced light meals and snacks beside the water, also at no extra charge.

For specialty dining, S.E.A. presents a refined European tasting menu shaped by the culinary philosophy of a three Michelin-starred chef — a reservation is required and an additional charge applies. Seta Su Ilma brings contemporary Italian cooking by Michelin-starred chef Fabio Trabocchi to the table: pristine seafood, prime meats and handmade pasta, priced à la carte. Memorī anchors its open sushi bar around pristine sashimi, delicate tempura and charcoal-grilled Wagyu, with à la carte pricing. Beach House, conceived by Michelin-starred chef Michael Minas, delivers Pan-Latin American flavours and fire-kissed shared plates beside the pool deck, also à la carte.

Rounding out the offer, Talaat Nam features contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine — sushi bar, sharing plates and al fresco dining at sunset, with à la carte and specialty dining fees — while The Living Room Café and Bar provides a relaxed all-day space for coffee, pastries and light bites, with food and drinks charged separately. In-Suite Dining brings dishes from the ship's kitchens to your cabin or terrace around the clock; confirm eligibility before you travel.

Bars, lounges and social spaces

Luminara's social spaces are designed to feel like a private members' retreat rather than a ship corridor.

The Living Room — a vibrant blue lounge with a curated travel library — transforms each evening into a piano bar and live music venue; drinks are charged separately unless covered by a beverage package. The Observation Terrace, perched at the ship's highest point, delivers unobstructed panoramic views across ocean and coastline and hosts live entertainment at night; beverages are charged separately. For something slower-paced, The Humidor offers fine cognac and hand-rolled cigars in a relaxed setting after a long day ashore; entry is free, and drinks and cigars are charged at the bar.

Spa, fitness and the pool

The Ritz-Carlton Spa® features private treatment rooms with sea views, using premium ESPA products and taking inspiration from each destination on the itinerary; entry is complimentary and therapies are charged separately. The adjoining Barber & Salon Services team handles haircuts, styling, nail treatments and men's facial treatments — all charged per service. The Fitness Studio is equipped with Technogym cardio machines, rowers, ellipticals and weights, with complimentary access; paid classes include sunrise yoga, mat pilates and personal training sessions.

The Pool and its surrounding deck offer sunbeds, whirlpools and misting sprays at no charge, with food and drinks available nearby for an extra cost. The Marina is a standout feature: when the ship anchors at select ports it opens directly to the sea, creating a private beach experience complete with water toys and sun loungers. The adjacent Marina Terrace serves handcrafted cocktails and light bites, charged separately.

Cabins on Luminara

Every cabin aboard Luminara is designed to feel like a private residence rather than a standard stateroom. The Residential Suite spans 87 m² and is arranged as a true residence, with terrace access from both the living area and the bedroom — a distinctive layout that blurs the line between suite and private apartment. Full cabin grades, sizing options and deck plans are shown on the Luminara cabins and deck plans page.

Family and younger guests

Ritz Kids® is a dedicated onboard area that blends playful learning with hands-on fun, included in your cruise fare. The programme expands during school holidays and summer months, giving younger guests more activities and themed experiences depending on the season.

Shopping

The Boutique carries a curated selection of designer fashion, jewellery and leather goods. On select sailings, local artisans join the collection through exclusive collaborations tied to the ports on the itinerary. Browsing is always free; purchases are charged to your onboard account.

Where Luminara sails

Luminara splits her programme between Asia-Pacific and the North American Pacific coast. In Asia, she sails South East Asia, Indonesia and Japan itineraries departing from Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, Phuket, Laem Chabang (Bangkok) and Tokyo. On the Pacific coast, she sails Alaska and West Canada itineraries out of Vancouver, Canada and Whittier, Alaska. Transpacific sailings connect the two hemispheres — browse the full range on our Transpacific cruise page, or explore Japan cruises for dedicated sailings to that region.

For Alaska departures, the best places to start browsing are our cruises from Vancouver to Alaska search page and the dedicated listings for Alaska cruises departing Vancouver in 2027 and Alaska cruises departing Vancouver in 2026. Broader Alaska sailings are also listed under Alaska cruises 2027.

For Asia departures, cruises from Singapore in 2027 and cruises from Singapore in 2026 are a good starting point, or browse repositioning cruises if a one-way Transpacific crossing appeals.

Why book Luminara with CruiseAway

CruiseAway offers a Best Price Guarantee on every Luminara sailing — if you find it cheaper elsewhere, we will match it. Every booking is handled by our cruise experts, specialists who know The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fares and can guide you through cabin grades, fare inclusions and the best sailing for your plans.

Because every Luminara departure requires flying to the port — whether that is Vancouver, Singapore, Hong Kong or Bali — we treat the cruise as the centrepiece of a longer trip and build the flights, hotel stays either side and all transfers into one booking. That is what our DreamAway Packages are designed for: one price, one itinerary, nothing left to chance.

Alternatives to Luminara

If Luminara's dates or itineraries do not fit your plans, the ships below cover much of the same ground and sail from the same ports — no flight differences apply.

Seabourn Encore (Seabourn) sails from the same ports and shares destinations including the United States, Canada, Thailand and Singapore. It is a straight alternative with no change to how you get there.

Seven Seas Explorer (Regent Seven Seas Cruises) covers every country on Luminara's itinerary — United States, Canada, Thailand and Singapore among them — and departs from the same ports. No flight differences; a direct like-for-like comparison.

Seven Seas Splendor (Regent Seven Seas Cruises) also sails the same countries and departs from the same ports. Again, no flight changes are required — offer it as a straightforward alternative sailing the same routes.

Another ship in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection worth considering is Evrima.

Common questions about Luminara

Which cabin type is available on Luminara?

The cabin grade confirmed for Luminara is the Residential Suite — an 87 m² balcony suite sleeping two, with terrace access from both the living area and the bedroom. For a full breakdown of all grades and the deck layout, see the Luminara cabins and deck plans page.

Does Luminara have a kids' programme?

Yes. Ritz Kids® is an included onboard programme designed for younger guests, combining playful activities with learning. It runs throughout the year but intensifies during school holiday periods and summer months, when more activities and themed experiences are added.

Which restaurants on Luminara are included in the fare?

TIDES, Mistral & Mistral Bar, The Pool House and The Living Room Café and Bar are included in your cruise fare. Specialty venues — including S.E.A., Seta Su Ilma, Memorī, Beach House and Talaat Nam — carry additional charges or à la carte pricing. In-Suite Dining availability and charges should be confirmed at the time of booking.

Do I need to fly to join Luminara?

Yes — all current sailings depart from ports that require flying to, including Vancouver, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali, Whittier, Tokyo, Phuket and Laem Chabang. CruiseAway's DreamAway Packages bundle the flights, hotel stays and transfers into a single booking alongside the cruise, so the whole trip is arranged in one go.

Can I see all Luminara sailings in one place?

The quickest way is to use one of our filtered search pages matched to the region you have in mind — Alaska cruises from Vancouver in 2027, cruises from Singapore in 2027, or the Transpacific cruise page for crossings between the two hemispheres. Our cruise experts can also pull together everything available across all regions if you call us directly.