Luxury in Capital Letters Arrives in Puerto del Rosario

The Luminara, the third yacht of The Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection, docks today in the capital with 400 millionaire passengers

The ultra‑luxury vessel arrived this morning at the port of Puerto del Rosario. The Luminara, the third super‑yacht of the hotel group The Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection, berthed at the city’s cruise dock carrying 400 affluent guests. The nine‑day itinerary began in Gibraltar, stopped in Arrecife, and set sail from Barcelona at the end of October to tour the Canary Islands.

Arrival and Background

• Built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint‑Nazaire, France, and launched on 20 July.
• Completed its inaugural Mediterranean cruise in August with a high‑profile VIP roster.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 242 m
• Beam: 29 m
• Draft: 6.2 m
• Passenger capacity: 452 guests accommodated in 226 private‑terrace suites
• Propulsion: Powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and equipped with next‑generation Wärtsilä engines that cut emissions.
• Sability features: Advanced water‑treatment systems and low‑consumption LED lighting.

Investment

Specialist press estimates that The Ritz‑Carlton invested around €700 million in constructing the Luminara, the third vessel of its generation dedicated to premium tourism and high‑spending clientele who typically stay at the brand’s exclusive hotels.

Art and Design

One of the yacht’s most striking aspects is its dedication to art:

• Approximately 700 artworks onboard, with 65 % commissioned specifically for the vessel.
• Pieces include contemporary sculptures and works by renowned artists such as Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol, Alexander Calder, and David Hockney.
• Every space is curated to inspire and delight guests.

Amenities

• Seven bars spread across the ship, including the sleek Art Bar on deck 9.
• A luminescent sculpture that spans seven decks, showcasing a seamless blend of interior design and the sailing experience.

Pricing

For its first Canary Islands circuit, the Luminara’s nine‑day cruise, with a stop in Fuerteventura, is priced at nearly €35,000 per suite.

“The Luminara sets a new benchmark for ultra‑luxury cruising, combining cutting‑edge sustainability with an unparalleled artistic environment,” said a spokesperson for The Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection.