Sail and Stay: An Exclusive Opportunity to Enjoy a Curated Voyage on Land and at Sea -  

This December, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari  Islands will welcome Luminara, the newest superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection,  in a spectacular meeting of land and sea. Two new, distinct itineraries will bring the 226-suite  Luminara across the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, offering a remarkable opportunity to  enjoy a two-night stay at the iconic design destination for those sailing between Mauritius and  the Maldives or the Maldives and Singapore. From voyage to villa, this seamless experience  invites guests to rediscover the region in quintessential Ritz-Carlton style. 

From one of the world’s most elegant yachts to one of the Indian Ocean’s most coveted island  retreats, an exceptional pairing awaits. Guests will enjoy a pre or post-voyage stay in an Ocean  Pool Villa — elliptical sanctuaries featuring expansive sundecks and private infinity pools with  

uninterrupted views. Island time unfolds through holistic wellness at The Ritz-Carlton Spa®  with signature Bamford treatments, once-in-a-lifetime snorkelling and diving experiences with  naturalists, and exquisite culinary journeys spanning Japanese omakase, Cantonese, Southern  Italian and Lebanese flavours, all set within a multi-award-winning architectural masterpiece. 

A short boat ride to Fari Marina Village continues the sensory exploration. Guests can visit  James Turrell’s Amarta installation, savour Asian street food at Tum Tum, and experience  Levantine flavours at Arabesque. Offshore, adventures extend to vibrant coral nursery dives,  sailing by traditional dhoni, deep-sea fishing expeditions, or scenic seaplane flights offering  breathtaking views of lagoons and sandbanks. On these unique itineraries, land-based adventures  seamlessly complement yachting life above and below deck.  

On board Luminara, the third superyacht in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection launched in July  2025, guests will discover the pinnacle of ultra-luxury travel at sea. With among the highest  employee-to-guest and space-to-guest ratios, Luminara invites connection and discovery within  an inspired setting of refined design. As guests sail the brand’s inaugural Asia-Pacific itineraries,  they will experience culinary artistry by award-winning chefs Fabio Trabocchi and Michael  Mina, serene wellness offerings at The Ritz-Carlton Spa featuring ESPA, 111SKIN, and Pisterzi  products, and curated spaces showcasing works by the likes of Paul Klee, David Hockney, and  Alexander Calder.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection itineraries include: 

Mauritius to Maldives 

Departs December 3, 2025 – Nine nights plus two-night resort stay  

Sailing from the shores of Mauritius, the journey travels east to the Maldives, with stops in Mahé  to explore the Seychelles' coral gardens and orchids, and La Digue for swimming among granite  boulders in crystalline shallows. Guests arrive at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands for one  final night on board before transferring to a two-night island experience. 

Maldives to Singapore  

Departs December 10, 2025 – Eleven nights plus two-night resort stay  

Beginning with two nights in an Ocean Pool Villa, guests experience the unique rhythm of island  life at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives. On day three, they board Luminara from the resort’s edge to  set sail for Southeast Asia. The itinerary includes cultural discovery in Colombo and Galle Fort,  a rare call to the Andaman Islands, and sailing through the towering limestone islets of Phuket  and Langkawi before concluding in the vibrant cityscape of Singapore.  

Rates start at $12,400 USD per person and include two nights in an Ocean Pool Villa with  daily breakfast. Packages are subject to availability and offered on a first-come, first-served  basis. Villa upgrades and additional excursions are available for an added cost.  

To explore or reserve these exclusive voyages, visit ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com/trc-maldives collaboration.  

For more information, visit ritzcarlton.com/Maldives, and for real-time updates, follow the  resort on Instagram and Facebook.