Luminara, the third and largest superyacht in the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (R-CYC), is set to arrive in Singapore on December 23, offering meeting planners that organise high-end incentives and corporate events a new exclusive venue to consider.
According to Steven Ler, executive director, UOB Travel Planners (UTP) who attended the June 26 launch and christening ceremony in Barcelona, this luxury small ship cruise experience is a new product and concept.
Singapore will be the base for two months offering five- to 14-day cruises around the region sailing to Bali, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Phuket and Tokyo, Ler told TTGmice.
Price-wise, the average per night per head cost is around US$1,500, and he sees pharmaceutical companies with “big budgets” as potential clients.
Luminara’s capacity is 452 guests and the 226 suites with private terraces offer generous space ratios, whjile the two new upper suite categories feature 93m2 of private space.
Among Luminara’s multipurpose meeting rooms are The Living Room, which can accommodate 100 guests for a stand-up gathering, while dining space Azur on Luminara seats 106.
In total, there are five restaurants, seven bars, and a wine vault, Ler noted.
With a full-yacht charter, itineraries to shore excursions and menus can be customised and branded with a company’s identity and messaging.
UTP, a top-performer specifically for delivering exceptional luxury travel experiences under Marriott International’s STARS & LUMINOUS Luxury Celestial Club, plans to “marry” its exclusive benefits and recognition for guests when booking participating Marriott properties with the Asian itineraries to create a seamless, luxury cruise experience for high-end events.
