Which yacht sailings are the most high-vibe in 2026–2027?
Quick answer
It depends on what you want most. For wildlife, glaciers and big landscapes, choose Luminara in Alaska (summer 2027). For island beaches with hiking, look at Luminara's January 2027 Indonesia voyages (Komodo, Kawasan Falls, the Gili Islands). For the most documented onboard wellness and fresh-pressed juice, choose Four Seasons I in the Caribbean (November 2026) or on 2027 five-night Greek Isles voyages. Each of these scored 9 of 12. Scores are as of October 2026.
This guide covers The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (Evrima, Ilma and Luminara) and Four Seasons Yachts (Four Seasons I), with Star Clippers' Royal Clipper as a sail-powered comparison. Sources are listed at the end of this guide.
What makes a yacht sailing "high vibe"?
A sailing is high vibe when it shows public evidence of all six values below. Each is scored 0 (no public evidence found), 1 (present or partial) or 2 (strong and verified), for a total out of 12.
A sailing is high vibe when it shows public evidence of all six values below.
- Connection with Nature: time in protected parks, reefs, fjords or wild coasts, plus sea access from the yacht (a marina platform for swimming, kayaking or paddleboarding).
- Vibrant Food: organic produce, greens, fresh or cold-pressed juices and alkaline, plant-forward options. Organic must be confirmed by the line to score 2.
- Local and Sustainable: small shore groups, certified local operators, cultural programs led by local people, and less single-use plastic.
- Conscious Movement: onboard yoga, Pilates or breathwork, plus hiking, paddling or snorkeling ashore.
- Inspires Awe and Wonder: glaciers, volcanoes, calderas, endemic wildlife or other landscapes of unusual scale or rarity.
- Clean Energy: only verified fuel, propulsion or emissions technology, or an independent eco-certification. Marketing language does not count.
A yacht here means a small luxury ship with suites only, a few hundred guests at most, and a marina platform at the stern or side. Evrima carries up to 298 guests, Ilma up to 448, and Luminara has 226 suites.
Which yacht sailings are the top picks for wellness travel?
It depends on your mix of nature, movement and food. The eight Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Four Seasons Yachts sailings below are ranked by High Vibe score, then by how many favorite features they offer. The dream combo is beach days, yoga and fresh juice, with horseback riding and hiking as bonuses; Four Seasons I is the only yacht reviewed that meets the combo. Dates are departure dates published by each line, as of October 2026.
1. Four Seasons I (Four Seasons Yachts): Caribbean
- Sailing: Lesser Antilles featuring Tobago & Grenada (10 nights, Antigua round trip): Sopers Hole BVI, Marina Day Mayreau/Tobago Cays, Prickly Bay Grenada, Charlotteville Tobago, Marigot Bay & Rodney Bay St Lucia, Saint-Pierre Martinique, Gustavia St Barths, Beach Day Prickly Pear
- When: Departs November 2026 (as of October 2026; schedules can change)
- High Vibe score: 9/12 (nature 2, food 1, local 2, movement 2, awe 1, clean energy 1) · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Yes · Favorite features: 3/5
- High vibe food: Fresh-pressed juices at breakfast (Terrasse) and greens bowls at Pistachio per Four Seasons Yachts. Organic sourcing not confirmed (unverified). Ask for GF, DF and egg-free plates at booking.
- Notes: Local score 2: Four Seasons reports shore groups under 12 and at least 70% of shore experiences GSTC-certified, zero single-use plastics in guest experience (2024 Progress Report, self-reported). Clean energy score 1: hybrid propulsion with battery for zero-emission low-speed sailing (self-reported) and builder-cited class notations; no independent eco-certificate found.
- Source: Four Seasons Yachts
2. Four Seasons I (Four Seasons Yachts): Mediterranean
- Sailing: 2027 Mediterranean five-night Greek Isles voyages (featuring Santorini & Hydra, or Antiparos & Mykonos), with marina days in clear-water anchorages
- When: 2027 season (Mar–Nov 2027); exact departures to confirm (as of October 2026; schedules can change)
- High Vibe score: 9/12 (nature 1, food 1, local 2, movement 2, awe 2, clean energy 1) · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Yes · Favorite features: 3/5
- High vibe food: Fresh-pressed juices at breakfast (Terrasse) and greens bowls at Pistachio per Four Seasons Yachts. Organic sourcing not confirmed (unverified). Ask for GF, DF and egg-free plates at booking.
- Notes: Awe score 2 for the Santorini caldera. Same Local/Clean basis as above.
- Source: Four Seasons Yachts
3. Luminara (The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection): Indonesia
- Sailing: Bali round trip (5 nights): Flores with a private beachfront sunset event at TA'AKTANA, Rinca in UNESCO-listed Komodo National Park, Lombok (Lingsar Temple), Bali
- When: Departs January 2027 (as of October 2026; schedules can change)
- High Vibe score: 9/12 (nature 2, food 1, local 1, movement 2, awe 2, clean energy 1) · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Favorite features: 3/5
- High vibe food: Sample menus label GF, DF and VG dishes; a plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plan is a request to make at booking. Organic produce and cold-pressed juice not confirmed by RCYC (unverified).
- Notes: Clean energy score 1: Luminara has LNG dual-fuel engines (Wartsila 31DF) with SCR for IMO Tier III NOx in diesel mode; LNG is still a fossil fuel and no independent eco-certificate was found.
- Source: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
- Pairs with: TA'AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Flores, which hosts this sailing's beachfront evening.
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4. Luminara (The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection): Philippines & Indonesia
- Sailing: Hong Kong to Bali (13 nights): Salomague, Busuanga Bay wrecks, hike to Kawasan Falls (Cebu), Komodo, Lombok and the Gili Islands
- When: Departs January 2027 (as of October 2026; schedules can change)
- High Vibe score: 9/12 (nature 2, food 1, local 1, movement 2, awe 2, clean energy 1) · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Favorite features: 3/5
- High vibe food: Sample menus label GF, DF and VG dishes; a plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plan is a request to make at booking. Organic produce and cold-pressed juice not confirmed by RCYC (unverified).
- Notes: LNG basis as above.
- Source: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
5. Luminara (The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection): Alaska
- Sailing: Alaska 2027 (e.g., 9-night Vancouver round trip; Vancouver–Whittier voyages): Inside Passage, Juneau, Wrangell in bear and salmon season, Sitka; glacier day and Tracy Arm on most 8+ night sailings
- When: Summer 2027 (e.g., departs June 2027) (as of October 2026; schedules can change)
- High Vibe score: 9/12 (nature 2, food 1, local 1, movement 2, awe 2, clean energy 1) · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Favorite features: 2/5
- High vibe food: Sample menus label GF, DF and VG dishes; a plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plan is a request to make at booking. Organic produce and cold-pressed juice not confirmed by RCYC (unverified).
- Notes: Highest awe/nature pick. LNG basis as above.
- Source: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
6. Evrima (The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection): French Polynesia
- Sailing: Tahiti round trip (7 nights): Taha'a, Raiatea (Mount Temehani, tiare apetahi), paddleboarding on Huahine's lagoon, Mo'orea's Belvedere Lookout, Bora Bora
- When: Departs February 2027 (as of October 2026; schedules can change)
- High Vibe score: 8/12 (nature 2, food 1, local 1, movement 2, awe 2, clean energy 0) · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Favorite features: 3/5
- High vibe food: Sample menus label GF, DF and VG dishes; a plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plan is a request to make at booking. Organic produce and cold-pressed juice not confirmed by RCYC (unverified).
- Notes: Clean energy score 0: no LNG or eco-certificate found for Evrima. Local score 1: shoreside workshops (wood carving, tapa, shell jewelry) per RCYC; no certification.
- Source: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
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7. Ilma (The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection): Caribbean
- Sailing: San Juan round trip (7 nights): The Baths on Virgin Gorda, St Barth, Antigua's beaches, St Lucia's mountains for hikers, Canouan's coral reef
- When: Departs February 2027 (as of October 2026; schedules can change)
- High Vibe score: 8/12 (nature 2, food 1, local 1, movement 2, awe 1, clean energy 1) · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Favorite features: 3/5
- High vibe food: Sample menus label GF, DF and VG dishes; a plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plan is a request to make at booking. Organic produce and cold-pressed juice not confirmed by RCYC (unverified).
- Notes: Ilma has LNG dual-fuel engines (Riviera, Wartsila). Shorter 3- and 4-night Ilma escapes from Miami and San Juan also run Nov 2026–Apr 2027.
- Source: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
8. Evrima (The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection): Hawaii & French Polynesia
- Sailing: Honolulu to Papeete (12 nights): kayaking from the Marina, Maui (Hana Highway) or Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Fanning Island (Kiribati), Bora Bora
- When: Departs December 2026 (as of October 2026; schedules can change)
- High Vibe score: 8/12 (nature 2, food 1, local 1, movement 2, awe 2, clean energy 0) · Dream combo (beach, yoga, juice): Not all three · Favorite features: 2/5
- High vibe food: Sample menus label GF, DF and VG dishes; a plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plan is a request to make at booking. Organic produce and cold-pressed juice not confirmed by RCYC (unverified).
- Notes: Long sea days between Hawaii and Polynesia; best for travelers who like time at sea.
- Source: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
How do the sailings compare?
It depends on the value you weight most. Four Seasons I leads on local sustainability and juice. Luminara leads on nature, awe and documented hikes. Evrima scores lower only on clean energy.
| Yacht | Sailing | When (as of Oct 2026) | Nature | Food | Local | Movement | Awe | Clean energy | Total /12 | Features /5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons I | Lesser Antilles featuring Tobago & Grenada (10 nights, Antigua round trip) | Departs November 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Four Seasons I | 2027 Mediterranean five-night Greek Isles voyages (featuring Santorini & Hydra, or Antiparos & Mykonos), with marina days in clear-water anchorages | 2027 season (Mar–Nov 2027); exact departures to confirm | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Luminara | Bali round trip (5 nights) | Departs January 2027 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Luminara | Hong Kong to Bali (13 nights) | Departs January 2027 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Luminara | Alaska 2027 (e.g., 9-night Vancouver round trip; Vancouver–Whittier voyages) | Summer 2027 (e.g., departs June 2027) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Evrima | Tahiti round trip (7 nights) | Departs February 2027 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| Ilma | San Juan round trip (7 nights) | Departs February 2027 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| Evrima | Honolulu to Papeete (12 nights) | Departs December 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Royal Clipper (comparison) | Windward & Grenadine Islands sailings (winter 2026/27 programme), tall ship under sail | Winter 2026/27; exact departures to confirm | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
- 9/12
Four Seasons I
- Nature 2/2
- Food 1/2
- Local 2/2
- Movement 2/2
- Awe 1/2
- Clean energy 1/2
Sailing Lesser Antilles featuring Tobago & Grenada (10 nights, Antigua round trip)
When (as of Oct 2026) Departs November 2026
Features /5 3
- 9/12
Four Seasons I
- Nature 1/2
- Food 1/2
- Local 2/2
- Movement 2/2
- Awe 2/2
- Clean energy 1/2
Sailing 2027 Mediterranean five-night Greek Isles voyages (featuring Santorini & Hydra, or Antiparos & Mykonos), with marina days in clear-water anchorages
When (as of Oct 2026) 2027 season (Mar–Nov 2027); exact departures to confirm
Features /5 3
- 9/12
Luminara
- Nature 2/2
- Food 1/2
- Local 1/2
- Movement 2/2
- Awe 2/2
- Clean energy 1/2
Sailing Bali round trip (5 nights)
When (as of Oct 2026) Departs January 2027
Features /5 3
- 9/12
Luminara
- Nature 2/2
- Food 1/2
- Local 1/2
- Movement 2/2
- Awe 2/2
- Clean energy 1/2
Sailing Hong Kong to Bali (13 nights)
When (as of Oct 2026) Departs January 2027
Features /5 3
- 9/12
Luminara
- Nature 2/2
- Food 1/2
- Local 1/2
- Movement 2/2
- Awe 2/2
- Clean energy 1/2
- Features /5 2/2
Sailing Alaska 2027 (e.g., 9-night Vancouver round trip; Vancouver–Whittier voyages)
When (as of Oct 2026) Summer 2027 (e.g., departs June 2027)
- 8/12
Evrima
- Nature 2/2
- Food 1/2
- Local 1/2
- Movement 2/2
- Awe 2/2
- Clean energy 0/2
Sailing Tahiti round trip (7 nights)
When (as of Oct 2026) Departs February 2027
Features /5 3
- 8/12
Ilma
- Nature 2/2
- Food 1/2
- Local 1/2
- Movement 2/2
- Awe 1/2
- Clean energy 1/2
Sailing San Juan round trip (7 nights)
When (as of Oct 2026) Departs February 2027
Features /5 3
- 8/12
Evrima
- Nature 2/2
- Food 1/2
- Local 1/2
- Movement 2/2
- Awe 2/2
- Clean energy 0/2
- Features /5 2/2
Sailing Honolulu to Papeete (12 nights)
When (as of Oct 2026) Departs December 2026
- 6/12
Royal Clipper (comparison)
- Nature 2/2
- Food 0/2
- Local 1/2
- Movement 1/2
- Awe 1/2
- Clean energy 1/2
- Features /5 1/2
Sailing Windward & Grenadine Islands sailings (winter 2026/27 programme), tall ship under sail
When (as of Oct 2026) Winter 2026/27; exact departures to confirm
Royal Clipper (Star Clippers) is included only for comparison.
Which sailings have the dream combo of beach days, yoga and fresh juice?
It depends on which yacht you choose, because only one meets it. Four Seasons I meets the High Vibe dream combo: beach or marina days, yoga and fresh-pressed juice are confirmed on both its Lesser Antilles (Caribbean) voyage and its 2027 five-night Greek Isles voyages. Horseback riding and hiking are bonuses, and neither was confirmed for Four Seasons I. Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection voyages offer beach time, yoga and the hiking bonus (Kawasan Falls, Komodo, Mount Temehani, St Lucia) but no confirmed juice program. As of October 2026, no official page confirmed horseback riding on any of these sailings. The Count column keeps our original five-feature tally (three combo features plus two bonuses), unchanged.
| Yacht and sailing | Beach or beach-club day | Yoga or wellness | Fresh juice | Dream combo | Bonus: horseback ashore | Bonus: hiking ashore | Count /5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons I: Lesser Antilles featuring Tobago & Grenada (10 nights, Antigua round trip) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not verified | Not verified | 3 |
| Four Seasons I: 2027 Mediterranean five-night Greek Isles voyages (featuring Santorini & Hydra, or Antiparos & Mykonos), with marina days in clear-water anchorages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not verified | Not verified | 3 |
| Luminara: Bali round trip (5 nights) | Yes | Yes | Not verified | — | Not verified | Yes | 3 |
| Luminara: Hong Kong to Bali (13 nights) | Yes | Yes | Not verified | — | Not verified | Yes | 3 |
| Luminara: Alaska 2027 (e.g., 9-night Vancouver round trip; Vancouver–Whittier voyages) | Not verified | Yes | Not verified | — | Not verified | Yes | 2 |
| Evrima: Tahiti round trip (7 nights) | Yes | Yes | Not verified | — | Not verified | Yes | 3 |
| Ilma: San Juan round trip (7 nights) | Yes | Yes | Not verified | — | Not verified | Yes | 3 |
| Evrima: Honolulu to Papeete (12 nights) | Yes | Yes | Not verified | — | Not verified | Not verified | 2 |
| Royal Clipper: Windward & Grenadine Islands sailings (winter 2026/27 programme), tall ship under sail | Yes | Not verified | Not verified | — | Not verified | Not verified | 1 |
- 3/5
Four Seasons I: Lesser Antilles featuring Tobago & Grenada (10 nights, Antigua round trip)
- Beach or beach-club day: yes
- Yoga or wellness: yes
- Fresh juice: yes
- Dream combo: yes
Bonus: horseback ashore Not verified
Bonus: hiking ashore Not verified
- 3/5
Four Seasons I: 2027 Mediterranean five-night Greek Isles voyages (featuring Santorini & Hydra, or Antiparos & Mykonos), with marina days in clear-water anchorages
- Beach or beach-club day: yes
- Yoga or wellness: yes
- Fresh juice: yes
- Dream combo: yes
Bonus: horseback ashore Not verified
Bonus: hiking ashore Not verified
- 3/5
Luminara: Bali round trip (5 nights)
- Beach or beach-club day: yes
- Yoga or wellness: yes
- Dream combo: no
- Hiking ashore: yes
Fresh juice Not verified
Bonus: horseback ashore Not verified
- 3/5
Luminara: Hong Kong to Bali (13 nights)
- Beach or beach-club day: yes
- Yoga or wellness: yes
- Dream combo: no
- Hiking ashore: yes
Fresh juice Not verified
Bonus: horseback ashore Not verified
- 2/5
Luminara: Alaska 2027 (e.g., 9-night Vancouver round trip; Vancouver–Whittier voyages)
- Yoga or wellness: yes
- Dream combo: no
- Hiking ashore: yes
Beach or beach-club day Not verified
Fresh juice Not verified
Bonus: horseback ashore Not verified
- 3/5
Evrima: Tahiti round trip (7 nights)
- Beach or beach-club day: yes
- Yoga or wellness: yes
- Dream combo: no
- Hiking ashore: yes
Fresh juice Not verified
Bonus: horseback ashore Not verified
- 3/5
Ilma: San Juan round trip (7 nights)
- Beach or beach-club day: yes
- Yoga or wellness: yes
- Dream combo: no
- Hiking ashore: yes
Fresh juice Not verified
Bonus: horseback ashore Not verified
- 2/5
Evrima: Honolulu to Papeete (12 nights)
- Beach or beach-club day: yes
- Yoga or wellness: yes
- Dream combo: no
Fresh juice Not verified
Bonus: horseback ashore Not verified
Bonus: hiking ashore Not verified
- 1/5
Royal Clipper: Windward & Grenadine Islands sailings (winter 2026/27 programme), tall ship under sail
- Beach or beach-club day: yes
- Dream combo: no
Yoga or wellness Not verified
Fresh juice Not verified
Bonus: horseback ashore Not verified
Bonus: hiking ashore Not verified
"Not verified" means no official or reputable source confirmed the feature, not that it is missing. Many ports have private guides, so ask.
Which yachts have verified clean energy?
It depends on how strict you want to be. As of October 2026, no yacht here showed an independent eco-certificate for the ship itself, so none scored 2. Ilma and Luminara run LNG dual-fuel engines with catalytic NOx reduction, which cuts some air pollutants, though LNG is still a fossil fuel. Four Seasons I reports hybrid propulsion with battery power for low-speed sailing. Royal Clipper sails under wind when conditions allow. Evrima showed neither, so it scored 0.
Which yacht line has the best onboard food for a gluten-free, dairy-free or egg-free diet?
It depends on how much you want confirmed before you sail. Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection sample menus label gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian dishes. Four Seasons Yachts lists fresh-pressed juices, fruit and greens bowls. Neither line publicly confirms organic produce, so food scored 1 of 2 for both. For a fully gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free plan, note it at booking so the galley can prepare ahead.
How was this list made?
- Itineraries come from each line's own 2026–2027 announcements, voyage PDFs and press releases, checked October 24, 2026. Fares are not shown.
- Wellness, dining and sustainability details come from the lines' official pages and reports, the builder and engine maker, and trade press.
- Each of six values was scored 0, 1 or 2. A 0 means no public evidence was found.
- The three dream-combo features (beach days, yoga, fresh juice) and the two bonuses (horseback riding, hiking) count only when an official or reputable page confirms them for that sailing or yacht.
- No cruise line paid to be included. The scores are High Vibe Vacay's own.
FAQ
Which yacht sailing scored highest for wellness travel in 2026–2027?
Four sailings tied at 9 of 12: Four Seasons I's November 2026 Caribbean voyage, Four Seasons I's 2027 five-night Greek Isles voyages, and Luminara's January 2027 Bali round trip and Hong Kong to Bali voyages. Luminara's 2027 Alaska season also scored 9 with the strongest nature and awe.
Do these yachts offer yoga?
Yes. Four Seasons Yachts lists sunrise yoga, meditation, breathwork and Pilates. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection lists sunrise yoga and mat Pilates in its fitness studios, plus private sunrise yoga on Evrima's Spa Terrace.
Do luxury yachts serve fresh or organic juice?
Four Seasons Yachts lists fresh-pressed juices at breakfast and freshly squeezed juices at its café, Pistachio. Neither line publicly confirms organic produce or cold-pressed juice, so those are unverified as of October 2026.
Which yacht line has the strongest sustainability record?
As of October 2026, Four Seasons Yachts reports hybrid propulsion with battery power for low-speed sailing and at least 70% GSTC-certified shore experiences, but these are its own reports. Ilma and Luminara run LNG dual-fuel engines. No line here showed an independent eco-certificate for the ship itself.
Which yacht has beach days, yoga and fresh juice?
Four Seasons I. As of October 2026, Four Seasons Yachts confirms beach or marina days, sunrise yoga and fresh-pressed juices for its Lesser Antilles (Caribbean) voyage and its 2027 five-night Greek Isles voyages. Horseback riding and hiking, the bonus features, were not confirmed.
Can you go horseback riding on a yacht shore day?
Not on any sailing reviewed here, as of October 2026. No official excursion page confirmed horseback riding. Some ports, such as St Lucia, have riding stables, so it may be possible to arrange privately.
Can a travel advisor book Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Four Seasons Yachts?
Yes. Both lines accept bookings through travel advisors. Four Seasons Yachts pairs each guest and advisor with a Personal Yacht Consultant. To plan one of these sailings, send us a message.
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Photo: Jakub Hałun / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
Wake up close to wild nature in Indonesia
Bali to Bali: Komodo, Flores and Lombok
A short small-yacht loop through Indonesia’s islands, with a call in UNESCO-listed Komodo National Park and a stop at Ta’aktana on Flores.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht CollectionFrom $8,800 pp, as of October 2026
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Photo: Ilkka Simomaa / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
Wake up close to wild nature in French Polynesia
Papeete to Papeete: The Society Islands
Six island calls in a week, with lagoon paddleboarding on Huahine and the Belvedere Lookout on Mo’orea listed in the itinerary.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht CollectionFrom $11,100 pp, as of October 2026
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Wake up close to wild nature in Nusa Dua
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali
A clifftop and beachfront resort in Nusa Dua above the Indian Ocean, with sunrise and sunset yoga by the beach, a garden yoga studio and Indonesian cooking classes.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Marana
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
A Sonoran Desert resort in the Tortolita Mountains with 26 miles of hiking trails, ranger-led hikes, telescope stargazing and crystal singing bowl sessions.
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Photo: neepster / Flickr via Openverse · CC BY-SA 2.0
Wake up close to wild nature in Seven Mile Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
A resort on Seven Mile Beach with yoga on the sand, mangrove kayak tours and guest mangrove clean-ups.
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Photo: Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Wake up close to wild nature in Half Moon Bay
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
A clifftop resort above the Pacific south of San Francisco, with daily yoga, coastal walks and a spa that draws on the nearby redwoods.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Koh Samui
The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
A 58-acre former coconut plantation in a private bay on Koh Samui, with a spa yoga pavilion, a swim reef with more than 50 fish species, and local market cooking classes.
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Photo: AngryJulieMonday / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Wake up close to wild nature in Dana Point
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
A bluff-top resort above Salt Creek Beach with daily ocean-view yoga and Pilates and naturalist-led hikes to the Dana Point Headlands.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Langkawi
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
A private bay of beach and ancient rainforest on Langkawi, with sunrise kayaking, rainforest hikes and a sound-bath meditation by the shore.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Naples
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
A beachfront resort on the Gulf of Mexico near Vanderbilt Beach, with daily yoga and meditation and a spa café that serves cold-pressed juices made with organic ingredients.
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Wake up close to wild nature in Nago
The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa
A resort moments from Kise Beach with early-morning yoga, a floating sound session on water, and a spa beside an old-growth forest using locally grown herbs.
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- Four Seasons Yachts, Pistachio: https://www.fourseasonsyachts.com/culinary-and-beverage/venue/pistachio
- Four Seasons Yachts, Lesser Antilles featuring Tobago & Grenada (PDF): https://assets.ctfassets.net/7dmljk7vvc0n/1bnFi800RNryOJ2xc2aJwJ/cbe8c2c242ceb3b08d0040f23370699f/Lesser_Antilles_Featuring_Tobago___Grenada.pdf
- Four Seasons Yachts, 2027 Mediterranean season (November 24, 2025): https://press.fourseasons.com/news-releases/2025/2027-mediterranean-itineraries/
- Four Seasons Yachts, 2027–2028 Caribbean season (February 24, 2026): https://press.fourseasons.com/news-releases/2026/caribbean-season-2027-2028/
- Four Seasons, 2024 Progress Report (PDF): https://www.fourseasons.com/content/dam/fourseasons/images/web/PDFs/2024-Progress-Report.pdf
- Seatrade Cruise News, Four Seasons yacht technical features: https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/shipbuilding-equipment/fincantieri-s-luigi-matarazzo-illustrates-four-seasons-yacht-s-outstanding-tech-features
- Star Clippers, Winter 2026/27 programme (May 9, 2025): https://www.starclippers.co.uk/press-pr/star-clippers-to-debut-three-new-sailings-from-antigua-as-winter-26-27-programme-is-unveiled.html
- Star Clippers, 2026–28 brochure (PDF): https://media.starclippers.com/brochures/26-28/2026-28_Star_Clippers_US.pdf
- Star Clippers, Sustainability: https://www.starclippers.co.uk/our-fleet/sustainability.html
Photo credits
- Bali to Bali: Komodo, Flores and Lombok: Photo: Jakub Hałun / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
- Papeete to Papeete: The Society Islands: Photo: Ilkka Simomaa / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
- The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman: Photo: neepster / Flickr via Openverse · CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay: Photo: Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel: Photo: AngryJulieMonday / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Scores and features are High Vibe Vacay’s own reading of public sources as of October 2026. Confirm details with the property or line before booking.
