The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will charter a yacht-inspired itinerary through smaller ports across the lesser-known Caribbean next year, offering guests a taste of private opulence at its finest.
The seven-night roundtrip journey will depart on Feb. 8, 2026, from Bridgetown, Barbados, with stops planned in Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Martinique, Saint Lucia, and more. The journey will take place aboard the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Evrima, which boasts just 149 suites, five restaurants and six lounges, and an infinity-edge pool.
Over the course of the trip, guests will be treated to buttercream-sand beaches, spend time chasing hidden waterfalls, and have the chance to swim with sea turtles or kayak during a private event at a beachfront resort in Canouan in the archipelago nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The first stop after leaving buzzy Barbados is the spice isle of Grenada where guests head inland from the capital St. George’s in search of lush waterfalls and hidden swim spots. From there, travelers have two days to linger in the Grenadines, snorkeling in near-deserted palm-fringed bays and hiking across forested hills, before heading to Fort-de-France in Martinique for a touch of French flair. There, indulgent experiences include a cooking class with the island’s star chef, Nicolas Magie, and a tour of the private cellars of Rhum Clément, distilled since 1887.
Passengers then head to the northernmost point of the itinerary in Terre-de-Haut, a tiny Guadeloupean outpost with Côte d’Azur vibes. The final stop before returning to Barbados is St. Lucia where guests will be treated to vistas of the island’s emblematic Pitons from Soufrière, its original capital, and soak up views of neighboring islands Martinique and St. Vincent on the legendary Tet Paul Nature Trail.
Fares for the week-long voyage start at $8,200 per passenger, based on double occupancy.
Among just 298 guests onboard, passengers will enjoy an almost 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, suite-only accommodation, resort-style fitness and spa facilities, and some of the best dining at sea. The ship serves as the flagship vessel for the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, a Travel + Leisure reader’s favorite intimate cruise line, and boats an observation terrace, an intimate humidor with premium cognac options, and a vibrant living room. Even kids are taken care of thanks to their own space complete with educational and fun programming.
Since the Evrima, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has added two more ships to its roster: the Ilma and the Luminara.
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