The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection

Included in the cruise fare

• All-suite oceanview accommodations, each with private terrace
• Dedicated Personal Assistant attending each suite
• Onboard gratuities
• Multiple dining venues
• 24-hour in-suite dining
• Beverages in-suite and throughout the yacht
• Onboard entertainment and enrichment
• Wi-Fi
• Marina-style platform with access to watersports

ITINERARY

Monte Carlo, Monaco
Perhaps no port of call is better designed to welcome a luxury yacht than Monte Carlo, where some of the most splendid vessels in the world make their home. At this playground for the rich and famous, the only thing more spectacular than the yachts filling the harbour are the luxury cars driving the winding streets that host the annual Grand Prix. Verdant mountains ascend abruptly behind the lavish high-rises lining the bay, and perched on the cliff is the Palace of the Prince, while the nearby Cathedral of Monaco holds the tomb of beloved Princess Grace and other royalty.

Antibes, France
What better place for creative inspiration than this spectacular setting on the Côte d’Azur? Half of the world’s biggest yachts anchor for at least part of the year at “Billionaires’ Quay”, but celebrity sighting isn’t the only draw. The Grimaldi Castle is the home of the famous Picasso Museum, which includes many works donated by the artist himself, or for something different, check out the Absinthe Museum, where you can learn about the history of this heady elixir.

St. Tropez, France
A jetsetter haven, St. Tropez is best known for its designer shopping, drink-and-dance-‘til-dawn nightlife, and ritzy beach clubs like Le Club 55 and Nikki Beach. After all, this is where French screen goddess Brigitte Bardot popularized the bikini in the 1950s, and to this day Bardot makes her home here. But another side of this once humble fishing village can be found in the hills far above the beachfront. Walk the narrow cobblestone streets and visit the 17th-century citadel for stunning views of the port.

Sailing Time
With a day at sea, enjoy the unique opportunity to unplug and relax into the unhurried life on board. Enjoy a workout with a view at the gym, indulge in a relaxing spa treatment, watch the sky transform at sunset from The Observation Lounge, or find an intimate alcove in The Living Room and lose yourself in a favourite book.

Sète, France
Only small ships and yachts can access the harbour of Sète, which is one reason this enchanting French port has retained its many charms. The birthplace of numerous artists, Sète has a rich artistic heritage and its museums pay tribute. Colourfully painted façades line the town’s canals, which include the north-eastern entrance to the Canal du Midi, linking the Mediterranean and Atlantic through southern France. To the east are the Roman monuments of Arles, a town that famously inspired Van Gogh, and to the west lie the massive, painstakingly restored fortifications, towers and castle of Carcassonne.

Roses, Spain
With its tranquil blue waters, 28 miles of beaches and some nine miles of coves, the Bay of Roses has been ranked one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Tempted by this harbour, the Greeks came in the 5th century BC to set up a commercial village. Various settlement remains can still be seen, including the monastery of Santa Maria. Roses stands apart from other Costa Brava ports with its western-facing beaches that provide stunning sunsets. Despite the delights of Roses, art lovers will be drawn to the nearby Salvador Dalí museums in Port Lligat and Figueres.

Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is a true global city of breathtaking architecture, countless world-class museums, bustling markets, colourful parks and high-end fashion. But Barcelona may be most renowned for the unmistakable imprint made on the city by architect Antoní Gaudi, from the spectacular unfinished church of La Sagrada Família to the whimsical Park Güell. More of his work can be found along tree-lined La Rambla, one of the world’s most famous promenades and the perfect place to experience the striking architecture, designer shopping and delicious tapas of the city.