Inside lavish maiden voyage of world's most luxurious cruise on 794ft superyacht…with hodge-podge cast of celebs onboard
The Luminara - the third The Ritz-Carlton luxury ship - is sailing from Monte Carlo to the port of Rome in a prestigious trip fit for the likes of Tom Brady and Naomi Campbell.
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Fresh from Bezos's wedding extravaganza, celebrities will spend a week cruising the seas on the magnificent 452-passenger vessel, which costs up to $78,377 (£58,120) for a seven-night trip.
Plenty of stars have been snapped aboard the luxury vessel including Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara, who appeared relaxed with a drink in hand at one of the ship's many parties.
She shared several pictures of herself and other famous faces on her Instagram - all dressed to the nines on the luxury party cruiser.
Singer Ricky Martin, supermodel Naomi Campbell, and American actress Zoey Deutch were all seen posing for a picture on board.
While Tom Brady was snapped next to Vergara at what appears to be a late night dinner and drinks.
The Kardashians are also believed to have made an appearance just days after they were spotted at the billionaire's wedding just a few days ago.
Kendall Jenner posted a sunset picture on board, leading many to suggest sisters Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian and mum Kris Jenner probably also made the journey.
Guests were also treated to star performances from the likes of Ellie Goulding and Ricky Martin.
Meanwhile, retail mogul Martha Stewart reportedly served up a storm on board with her "Martha-tinis".
'Legendary service'
The Luminara Suite boasts "magnificent" ocean views with floor to ceiling windows, according to The Ritz-Carlton.
Inside the invite-only superyacht 'sea hotel' with four-story penthouse - & another $450m 'twin' ship is on the way
It has a private terrace decked out with a hot tub where the superyacht's wealthiest passengers can lounge in style.
The namesake room boasts a large living and dining area, as well as a king bed and double vanity bathroom.
It even has 24-hour in-suite dining, so passengers won't have to venture into one of the five fine dining restaurants or seven bars on board - if they don't feel like dressing up.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection currently operates three yachts: Evrima, lma and Luminara, which launched in 2020, 2024 and 2025 respectively.
It is the largest superyacht from the luxury hotel franchise, spread across 10 decks.
It has two swimming pools - an infinity pool on deck five and a main pool on the top deck.
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The Luminara also includes an expansive marina, marina terrace, and marina beach, all anchored by a dynamic floating lounge platform with a central pool where guests can swim directly in the sea.
"With Luminara, we've raised the bar once again, uniting legendary service, elevated design, and an extraordinary onboard experience to further define our distinct approach to ultra-luxury travel at sea," President of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Ernesto Fara, said in a statement.
"This remarkable super-yacht opens the door to new destinations and deeper guest experiences, reinforcing our commitment to thoughtful exploration and continuous innovation across the fleet."
An increasing number of luxury hotel chains are taking to the high seas.
There are eight to 10 ships planned for the next five to 10 years for multiple Marriott brands, including the The Ritz-Carlton franchise.
The Four Seasons will also launch its first superyacht hotel in January 2026, where seven nights will cost your north of $25,000 (£18,500).
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