
Inaugural cruise: Ritz-Carlton's superyacht cruise has made its debut, three and a half years after its maiden voyage was originally scheduled to set sail.

Setting sail: Evrima, from the hotel chain's Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, began its maiden voyage, a seven-night cruise from Barcelona to Nice, on Saturday October 15.

Elegant suites: The 190-meter vessel, which has capacity for 298 passengers, is made up of 149 suites, with standard cabins as well as "loft-style" apartments.

Luxury lifestyle: Rates begin at $6,400 per person for a one-week Mediterranean voyage, while Caribbean voyages start at $5,100 per person.

Yachting vacations: Evrima will voyage to a range of destinations throughout the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, as well as Central America and South America.

Spacious ship: According to Ritz-Carlton, Evrima has one of the highest space ratios in luxury cruising, with 85.2 square feet of space per guest.