Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

In 2017, the company announced the building of three super yachts that are intended to usher in a new way of luxury travel, as the planned cruises will offer an exclusive experience for “the 1% of global travelers.” With sailings planned to cost at least 5,000 US dollars per person, we are indeed talking about the luxury of luxuries. All three ships will be designed to defy all cruise ship stereotypes, with larger rooms, relaxing common spaces, and an on-board spa. The cruise ships boast 149 suites, each with their own private terrace, accommodating up to 298 guests with approximately 200 crew members.

Despite being an ultra-luxury cruise line, the treatment of their crew members is standard, similar to that of any other cruise line, with very little perks besides the free WiFi and remarkable itineraries, and without many on board events. On the downside, due to the small capacity of the yachts, crew rotations take some time, with candidates reporting lengthy waits of months for a contract.