Luminara

Luminara at a glance

Luminara is the newest ship in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, bringing the line's signature hotel-style service and intimate scale to some of the world's most compelling itineraries. From late 2026 she sails South East Asia, Alaska and West Canada, Indonesia, Transpacific routes and Japan — departing from ports including Vancouver, Hong Kong, Whittier, Bali, Singapore, Tokyo, Laem Chabang (Bangkok) and Phuket.

• Cruise line: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
• Regions: South East Asia, Alaska & West Canada, Indonesia, Transpacific, Japan
• Sailings available: departing from late September 2026, up to 15 nights
• Starting from: A$7,500pp*
• Signature feature: Michelin-starred dining concepts, a full Ritz-Carlton Spa®, and a marina that opens to the sea at anchor

Every sailing requires flying to the port — whether that is Vancouver, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali or another embarkation city. Cruise1st packages the cruise, flights, hotels and transfers as one holiday so you have a single itinerary and a single point of contact.

Dining on Luminara

Luminara offers one of the most ambitious dining programmes afloat, with multiple restaurants spanning complimentary and specialty options across every meal of the day.

Tides is the ship's signature all-day restaurant, where seasonal menus reflect the destinations on your itinerary — locally inspired and intimate in feel despite the room's generous scale, and included in your cruise fare. Mistral & Mistral Bar is similarly included, serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine — fresh fish, handmade pasta and grilled meats — with both indoor seating and open-air views.

For specialty dining, Seta Su Ilma brings contemporary Italian cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Fabio Trabocchi to the table — pristine seafood, prime meats and handmade pasta in an elegant setting, with à la carte or cover-charge pricing. Beach House, conceived by Michelin-starred chef Michael Minas, delivers Pan-Latin American flavours, craft beers and a premium tequila selection around the pool deck; à la carte pricing applies. Memorī anchors an open sushi bar with sashimi, delicate tempura and charcoal-grilled Wagyu — also à la carte, with indoor and open-air seating.

S.E.A. offers a refined European tasting menu designed after the culinary philosophy of a three Michelin-starred chef; reservations are required and an additional charge applies. Talaat Nam brings contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine — sushi bar, sharing plates or al fresco dining at sunset — with à la carte and specialty dining fees. The Pool House provides relaxed all-day dishes from light snacks to full meals right beside the water, included in your fare.

For a private occasion, Dining Privée — a dedicated private room within Tides — offers bespoke menus for your group with personalised service; reservations and per-person pricing apply. In-Suite Dining delivers dishes from the ship's culinary worlds at any hour; confirm pricing and eligibility before travel. The Living Room Café and Bar rounds out the picture with morning coffee and pastries, light bites through the day and relaxed drinks in the evening; food and drinks are charged separately unless covered by a beverage package.

Bars, lounges and social spaces

The social heart of Luminara runs from a vibrant blue-furnished lounge to a panoramic top-deck terrace.

The Living Room is a comfortable lounge stocked with a curated travel library that transforms in the evenings into a piano bar and live-music hub; drinks are charged separately unless covered by your beverage package. Perched at the ship's highest point, The Observation Terrace delivers unobstructed panoramic views across ocean and coastline — ideal for glacier-watching in Alaska or sunrise sightseeing in South East Asia — and shifts into a lively evening venue with live entertainment and cocktails (beverages charged separately). The Humidor offers a quieter retreat for a fine cognac and a hand-rolled cigar from an extensive selection; drinks and cigars are charged separately.

Spa, fitness and the marina

Wellness on Luminara centres on The Ritz-Carlton Spa®, where private treatment rooms with sea views use premium ESPA products and draw inspiration from the destinations on the itinerary; entry is complimentary and therapies are charged separately. The adjoining salon handles manicures, haircuts and styling, while the barber offers men's cuts and facial treatments — all chargeable but freely accessible.

The Fitness Studio is equipped with modern Technogym machines — bikes, rowers, ellipticals and weights — alongside complimentary and paid classes from sunrise yoga to mat Pilates. Personal training, nutrition counselling and wellness talks are available at an additional charge.

One of the ship's most distinctive features is the Marina and Marina Terrace. At select anchorages the marina opens directly to the sea, creating a private beach experience complete with water toys and sun loungers. The Marina Terrace alongside serves handcrafted cocktails and light bites — food and drinks charged separately.

The Pool is a central social space with sunbeds, whirlpools and misting sprays, doubling as the venue for deck parties; food and drinks cost extra. The Boutique carries designer fashion, jewellery and leather goods, with exclusive collaborations from local artisans on select sailings.

Cabins on Luminara

Luminara's accommodation is suite-only. The Residential Suite (RESI) spans 87 m² in a residence-style layout, with terrace access from both the living area and the bedroom — a distinctive configuration that makes the private outdoor space genuinely usable from two points of the suite. It accommodates two guests. Full details, including deck plans, are on the Luminara cabins and deck plans page.

Where Luminara sails

The itinerary mix from late 2026 divides broadly between two hemispheres. In the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver to Alaska cruises depart from both Vancouver and Whittier — browse Alaska cruises in 2026 and Alaska cruises in 2027 for the full range of departure dates. If you have a specific 2027 sailing in mind from Vancouver, the Vancouver to Alaska cruises 2027 page opens on that filtered result set directly.

In Asia, Luminara sails South East Asia from Singapore, Hong Kong, Laem Chabang (Bangkok) and Phuket — see cruise deals from Singapore, Hong Kong cruises and Phuket cruises for every sailing from those ports. For Indonesia departures out of Bali, the Bali cruises page covers all available dates. Japan sailings depart from Tokyo — Tokyo cruises lists every option from that port, and you can filter specifically to Japan cruises in 2026 or Japan cruises in 2027. If Japan interests you more broadly from Australia, the cruise to Japan from Australia page covers the full picture. Transpacific itineraries are listed on the Transpacific cruises destination page.

Ritz Kids® is included in the cruise fare — a dedicated programme that blends playful learning with structured activities, intensifying during school holidays, which makes South East Asia school-holiday itineraries particularly well suited to families.

Why book Luminara with Cruise1st

Every sailing on Luminara requires flying to the embarkation port — Vancouver, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali, Tokyo or another gateway city. Cruise1st's Cruise1st Packages treat the cruise as the centrepiece of a longer trip, bundling flights, hotels either side and transfers into one holiday with one booking. Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week to help you match the right cabin grade and fare inclusions to your circumstances — and our Best Price Guarantee means you book with confidence.

Alternatives to Luminara

If you are weighing your options, three other ships sail many of the same ports and regions and are worth comparing.

EXPLORA III (Explora Journeys) calls at the United States, Canada, Thailand and Singapore — the same core countries as Luminara — with no flight required to reach its embarkation ports, making it a straight alternative if you prefer not to fly to the start of your cruise.

Seabourn Encore (Seabourn) shares the same departure ports and visits roughly 90% of the same countries, also without requiring a flight to embark. It sails across the United States, Canada, Thailand and Singapore and offers a wide spread of itinerary dates.

Seven Seas Splendor (Regent Seven Seas Cruises) covers the same countries entirely — United States, Canada, Thailand and Singapore — and like the others above does not require flying to the port. It also calls at Australian ports on some sailings, which may suit readers looking for a trip that touches home.

Common questions about Luminara

Do I need to fly to join Luminara?

Yes — every sailing currently on sale embarkation is at an international port: Vancouver, Hong Kong, Whittier, Bali, Singapore, Tokyo, Laem Chabang or Phuket. None of these are reachable without a flight from Australia. Cruise1st can package the cruise with flights, hotel nights either side and transfers so the whole trip is on one booking.

Which cabin grade is available on Luminara?

Luminara is an all-suite ship. The Residential Suite (RESI) is an 87 m² residence-style suite sleeping two, with terrace access from both the living area and the bedroom. Full deck-plan detail is on the Luminara cabins and deck plans page.

Which restaurants are included in the cruise fare?

Tides, Mistral & Mistral Bar, The Pool House and The Living Room Café and Bar are all included in your cruise fare. Specialty restaurants — including S.E.A., Seta Su Ilma, Beach House, Memorī, Talaat Nam and Dining Privée — carry additional charges or à la carte pricing. In-Suite Dining eligibility and pricing should be confirmed before you travel.

Is Luminara suitable for families?

Luminara carries Ritz Kids®, a dedicated programme for children that is included in the cruise fare. Activities expand during school holidays and summer months, so itineraries that align with Australian school holidays — particularly South East Asia and Indonesia routes — offer a fuller programme for younger guests.

How long are the itineraries on Luminara?

Current sailings on sale run up to 15 nights, departing from late September 2026. The mix spans South East Asia, Alaska & West Canada, Indonesia, Transpacific and Japan routes — use the regional landing pages above to filter by departure port, region and date to find the itinerary that fits your schedule.