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I Tried an Ultra Luxury Ritz Carlton Cruise

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Editorial Summary

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.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Ilma
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Ilma
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · 7 nightsFrom IstanbulVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

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.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book via a specialized Marriott Travel Advisor to potentially include expensive dining experiences.
Choose a deck 6 balcony for double the size at the same price point.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

High cost of the cruiseThe experience justifies the price, but consider booking through a travel advisor for potential inclusions.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Ritz Carlton Yacht Ilma worth the ultra-luxury price tag?
QHow does the experience compare to the previous Ritz Carlton yacht, Eva?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconSpa Fitness3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Mikonos4 Happy Bacon
Top: Island exploration
Athens3½ Happy Bacon
Istanbul3½ Happy Bacon
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