I Tried an Ultra Luxury Ritz Carlton Cruise

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The creator documents a seven day voyage aboard the Ilma, an ultra luxury vessel in the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection. Starting in Istanbul, the journey travels through the Aegean Sea toward Athens, Greece. The video provides a detailed look at the onboard experience, including a tour of a signature suite featuring Italian marble bathrooms and a dedicated butler service. The creator evaluates various dining venues, ranging from the premium Setasu Ilma restaurant to more casual options like the Beach House and Mistral. Facilities such as the pool deck, the spa, and the unique water sports marina are showcased. The creator also explores the ship's social hubs, including the living room and various boutiques. After experiencing previous service issues on an earlier Ritz Carlton ship, the creator assesses whether the newer fleet has improved. The video concludes with a review of the service, food quality, and entertainment, noting that while the experience was sublime, the total cost for a mid-level suite was approximately $28,800.
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I honestly struggled to find areas of improvement on board. The staff are phenomenal. The food was sublime.
This cost a mind-blowing $28,800 for our mid-level suite.
The 10 course meal is a mind-blowing $700 for the two of us.
The pool is located up these steps and it's among the most pristine, aesthetically pleasing pools I've experienced at sea.
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