The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection took delivery of its second yacht, the Ilma, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire on July 12, 2024, according to a press release.
The ceremony was attended by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s executive chairman and CEO Jim Murren, president and CFO Ernesto Fara, as well as Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s general manager Laurent Castaing and senior vice president Arnaud Le Joncour. Also present was Captain Steve MacBeath, along with over 350 of the yacht’s Ladies and Gentlemen, who will embark on a series of preparation voyages before welcoming guests for Ilma’s maiden voyage from Monte Carlo on September 2, 2024.
“Today marks the culmination of a shared vision and the relentless pursuit of excellence, a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication of all those involved,” said Murren. “We are deeply grateful to the exceptional teams here at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, whose hard work and passion have brought this vision to life.”
“Ilma represents a collaboration of two like-minded organizations committed to excellence, offering the best in both hospitality and shipbuilding. The design and construction of Ilma has been a distinctive project for Chantiers de l’Atlantique that has elevated the highest luxury standards in terms of guest experience, technical innovation, and craftsmanship,” added Le Joncour. “We are incredibly proud to deliver an ultraluxury cruise product that achieves both elegance and performance.
