The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announced Luminara’s summer 2027 deployment, featuring 21 voyages across Alaska and Asia from April through October.
The season includes 15 Alaska voyages sailing between Vancouver and Whittier, four Asia itineraries and two transpacific crossings.
“Our summer 2027 season on Luminara reflects our continued focus on immersive exploration by sea, pairing expanded Alaska voyages and new ports of call across Asia with the comfort of ultra-luxury accommodations and personalized service,” said Ernesto Fara, president and chief executive officer of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
Alaska sailings will navigate the Inside Passage with scenic cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord.
The yacht’s size allows access to smaller ports including Wrangell and Klawock, with select itineraries calling on Wrangell during bear season and salmon run for wildlife viewing.
Voyages of eight nights or longer include a glacier day.
Guest speakers on each sailing include naturalists, conservation specialists, historians and photographers.
In Asia, Seoul debuts as a turnaround port for the company.
New ports of call include Tianjin, serving as a gateway to Beijing, and northern Japan destinations Otaru and Akita. Select itineraries feature an overnight in Otaru.
A 10-night voyage sailing from Tokyo to Seoul on April 25, 2027, calls at Shimizu, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Jeju and Tianjin before arriving in Seoul.
A 10-night Tokyo roundtrip departing October 13, 2027, includes calls at Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Busan, Nagasaki and Kagoshima.