multiple cruiselines can run (not start at) $2K a night
only regent starts closer to that, because of their bundling
1 ship isnt big deal, didnt announce 10 ships in progress
economy/travel up, any recession would impact everyone
looking at some of the numbers >
"options" for 2 more, presume 'as early as' Q1 2021/2022
may 2018 public reservations (charter/group before)
sep 30 2018 as early as if same "30 month" build
sep 30 2019 as early as if same "30 month" build
dec 27 2019 delivery "30 month" from jun 27 2017
ritzcarlton.com/en/yachts
include overnight and daytime ports of call
149 cabins
travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Hospitality-ace-Ritz-Carlton-tries-to-bring-something-new-to-cruising
Prothero pointed to a survey that found 405,000 Ritz-Carlton hotel guests had also taken a cruise in the past year.
first ship will sail in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
"All suites onboard will have a far greater ceiling height than in any cruise ship suite," Prothero said,
dozen duplex cabins will offer innovative layouts ideal for in-room entertaining, Prothero said, while other cabins can be combined into larger rooms through soundproof, blind doors.
no casino
Ritz-Carlton Yacht has a long-term agreement to manage the venture, including its marketing which will be done by a dedicated sales staff in Miami...ships, which are being financed by the private equity firm Oaktree Capital Management and senior management.
Travel agents said they were pleased to have another potential sales avenue for their luxury clientele.