Our tip
Hunt out the very best chuletas Can-Can and pastelillos – local food at its best is great. Don’t settle for sorry imitations.
From San Juan to Oranjestad
San Juan (Puerto Rico) to Aruba
From San Juan to Oranjestad
San Juan (Puerto Rico) to Aruba
Voyage Itinerary
28 January
Setting sail from San Juan
Founded by the Spanish in 1521, Puerto Rico's capital is the second oldest European settlement in the Americas. Modern San Juan is a bustling city, home to over a third of the island's population, but the cobbled streets of the Old Town remain the biggest tourist draw. The colonial-era fortifications have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, crowned by the imposing waterfront El Morro fortress, and the Old Town is full of attractive, brightly coloured houses. Outside of the Old Town you can find designer shopping on Avenida Ashford, and the north of the city is fringed by beautiful beaches, including fashionable Condado with its hip hotels and bars.
29 January
U.S. Virgin Islands: St John
St John is the quietest and least developed of the US Virgin Islands, with two thirds of the island designated as a National Park. There are several hiking trails that showcase the island’s unspoilt natural beauty, and it’s a popular spot for aquatic pursuits including snorkelling, kayaking and scuba diving.
30 January
Saint Martin: Marigot
Marigot is the gateway to an intriguing little Caribbean island with a dual personality: the Dutch side, St. Maarten, is the livelier of the two, with shopping malls, casinos and more of a nightlife scene, while French-speaking St. Martin is a more refined (and more expensive) affair, with a laid-back, continental air and a host of exclusive resorts and restaurants.
31 January
Guadeloupe: Terre-de-Haut
Eight tiny islands make up the Iles des Saintes, a sparsely inhabited archipelago off the southern coast of Guadeloupe. The most interesting island is hilly Terre-de-Haut, almost entirely populated by the fair-skinned descendants of Breton sailors and home to a beautiful bay reminiscent of a mini Rio de Janeiro.
1 February
St. Vincent & Grenadines: Canouan
The tiny island of Canouan is fringed by gorgeous white sand beaches and crystalline turquoise lagoons, with superb diving and snorkelling amongst the coral reefs just offshore. Just 1,200 people live on the island, and the east coast is home to the exclusive Mandarin Oriental resort.
2 February - At sea
3 February
Curaçao: Willemstad
The gabled houses of Willemstad lend an undeniably Dutch feel to the capital of little Curaçao, with a splash of Caribbean colour thrown in. The island itself is not your typical lush tropical paradise - the landscape is characterised instead by thorny shrubs and cacti - but there are some fantastic beaches and quaint little villages.
4 February
Arriving in Oranjestad
The tiny Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, located just off the coast of Venezuela, lies outside of the hurricane belt, meaning it enjoys a largely dry climate, and boasts some of the best beaches in the region, if not the world.
Don't miss
Nearly 20% of the island is natural park – stunning natural beauty both above and below the waterline. Don’t miss the ‘Conchi’ - the famed Natural Pool in Arikok National Park.
The ship
Ilma
- Capacity:
- 448 Guests
- Crew:
- 374 Staff
- Style:
- An extension of The Ritz-Carlton brand, with a resort style onboard and stylish, Scandi-influenced decor.
The second and third yachts from Ritz-Carlton, Ilma and Luminara, offer all-terrace suite accommodation and luxurious surrounds for 450 guests.
What we love
These ships are almost double the size of Ritz-Carlton's first yacht Evrima, offering more space per guest than any other ship. Onboard it is all about the yachting lifestyle with stylish suites and public areas, a diverse choice of dining including alfresco options, and a marina for direct access to the ocean.
inclusions
- All meals and drinks (except premium list)
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Onboard entertainment and enrichment
- Marina and watersports equipment
- Onboard gratuities
- WiFi
Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Extend your stay in Puerto Rico
If you want to stay in San Juan itself, El Convento is definitely the nicest choice. For resort hotels, we love the Ritz Carlton Reserve at Dorado Beach.
Recommended excursions from San Juan
In the El Yunque rainforest you will find the habitat of Puerto Rico's endangered wildlife - not to mention beautiful views.
Stay a little longer in Aruba
Go for the romantic (and adult only) Bucuti and Tara Beach Resort – paradise!
Go off road in Aruba
Offroading is great fun in Aruba, so a tour by four wheel drive is the perfect way to explore the island.
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