Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
97Top 2% of ships
Dining
50Beats 12% of ships
Entertainment
49Beats 12% of ships
Activities & Thrills
52Beats 31% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
54Beats 16% of ships
Value / Cost
97Top 8% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 97/100
Strong Value / Cost — scores 97/100
Spacious feel — 104 tons of ship per guest, above the fleet norm
Attentive service — about 1.2 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Entertainment is a relative weak point at 49/100
General
Cruise LineRitz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Ship NameIlma
Maiden voyage2 September 2024
Physical
Year Built2024
BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique (Saint-Nazaire, France)
Gross Tonnage 46,750 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 241 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 29.1 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 11
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks8
Speed 18 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew374
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.2
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins224
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins5
Passenger Capacity 448
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 104
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsThe Ochre Room, Talaat Nam, Mistral, Seta su Ilma (Fabio Trabocchi), Beach House (Michael Mina)
Restaurants - Paid2
Restaurants - Included3
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only0
- Pools - Exclusive0
Total Hot Tubs2
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterNo
Bars/Lounges7
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoNo
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformYes
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaOpen-air relaxation lounge (spa/thermal suite)
Special AmenitiesAll-suite yacht with private balconies on every suite, Marina watersports platform (kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear launched from Deck 3), The Humidor cigar/smokers' lounge, indoor-outdoor Spa and Gym, complimentary shipwide WiFi, all-inclusive gratuities and most beverages
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $0.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 0%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 9HA5805
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9967586
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 256343000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Valletta, Malta
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.