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Inside lavish maiden voyage of world’s most luxurious cruise on 794ft superyacht…with hodge-podge cast of celebs onboard

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Inside lavish maiden voyage of world’s most luxurious cruise on 794ft superyacht…with hodge-podge cast of celebs onboard

The incredible vessel has two swimming pools, a hot tub, and 24-hour room service

A LUXURY 794ft superyacht has set sail on its maiden voyage with a star-studded group of guests aboard.

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.

Rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara.

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The Luminara is fit with a hot tub and luxury suitesCredit: Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara's pool and deck area.

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Aboard the luxury shipCredit: Ritz-Carlton
Illustration of the Ritz-Carlton Luminara superyacht, showing its length, weight, capacity, and number of cabins.

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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.

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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 JennerKim 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.

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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.

Group photo of Sofia Vergara and other celebrities on a yacht.

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Sofia Vergara and other celebs on the Ritz-Carlton yachtCredit: Instagram / @sofiavergara
Illustration of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara dining room.

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Inside the glamorous vesselCredit: Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara sailing near snow-capped mountains.

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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara is setting sail tomorrow on its maiden voyageCredit: Ritz-Carlton
Rendering of a Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara suite.

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It is the largest superyacht from the Ritz hotel franchiseCredit: Ritz-Carlton
Illustration of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara's outdoor lounge area.

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The Luminara also includes an expansive marina terraceCredit: Ritz-Carlton

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.

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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).

Sofia Vergara and other celebrities at a dinner party.

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Sofia Vergara and Tom HardyCredit: Instagram / @sofiavergara
Sofia Vergara and friends at a nighttime event.

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Sofia Vergara and other celebs at a boat partyCredit: Instagram / @sofiavergara
Group photo of Sofia Vergara and other celebrities on a yacht.

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Celebs were snapped partying aboard the luxury shipCredit: Instagram / @sofiavergara
Three people posing together, wearing sunglasses and light-colored clothing.

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Ricky Martin was pictured aboard the yachtC