UOB Travel Planners (UTP) is preparing to promote Luminara, the third and largest superyacht in the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet, as it arrives in Singapore on December 23.
The yacht will operate as a base for two months, offering cruises ranging from five to 14 days to destinations across the region, including Bali, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Phuket and Tokyo.
The itineraries and deployment were detailed by Steven Ler, executive director of UTP, who attended Luminara’s launch and christening ceremony in Barcelona on June 26. Alongside UTP, travel agents from Thailand, China and Japan were also invited to the event.
UTP, recognised under Marriott International’s Stars & Luminous Luxury Celestial Club for luxury travel services, plans to combine its exclusive benefits and recognition for guests when booking Marriott properties with the Asian cruise itineraries to create an integrated cruise experience.
Ler said UTP Concierge offers – such as US$300 onboard credit and champagne on arrival – may be extended to its network of sub-agents across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam, which serve a mid- to high-end customer base.
“Demand and interest in the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection have grown over the last two years since the launch of the first vessel (Evrima) and the second (Ilma) in 2024,” he said.
He added that the deployment of Luminara in Asia presents an opportunity to invite travel agents onboard to learn more about the suites, amenities, meals featuring local cuisine at each port, onboard retail, art tours and other offerings.
The average cost is about US$1,500 per person per night.
With capacity for 452 guests and no casino onboard, Ler described Luminara as a new concept for the region.
