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Ilma
Ilma is a The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise ship of the Ilma class, in service since 2024. She measures 46,750 gross tons and carries 448 guests. She sails Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Ilma
Ilma is the second ship of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and the first in its fleet powered by liquefied natural gas, a ship of about 46,750 gross tons with 224 suites for up to 448 guests. Chantiers de l'Atlantique built her at Saint-Nazaire and delivered her in July 2024; her maiden voyage left Monte Carlo for Civitavecchia on September 2, 2024, and she was christened at Port Everglades that December. Every suite has a private terrace, and fares cover dining, drinks and gratuities. Her 2026-2027 schedule pairs Caribbean winters, mostly from San Juan and Miami, with Mediterranean summers.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Flying in for your cruise?
Ilma sails from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The airport is Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Escape LoungeSJU Terminal B3.0 ★
- The Lounge San Juan at Terminal BSJU Terminal B2.8 ★
- The Lounge San Juan at Terminal CSJU Terminal C2.5 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Ilma?
Ilma is operated by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and belongs to its Ilma class.
How big is Ilma?
Ilma measures 46,750 gross tons and 241 metres in length.
How crowded does Ilma feel?
Ilma has a passenger space ratio of 104.4: 46,750 gross tons for 448 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Ilma feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Ilma carry?
Ilma carries 448 guests at double occupancy.
When did Ilma enter service?
Ilma entered service in 2024.
Where does Ilma sail?
Ilma sails Caribbean, Mediterranean and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Which airport should I fly into for Ilma?
Ilma sails from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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