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Fort Lauderdale and The Bahamas Tour

Known as the ‘Venice of America,’ Fort Lauderdale is a city of islands, built on a network of canals, rivers, bays, and waterways. With 23 miles (37km) of beaches, this is a popular stop for cruise ships in Florida. This sophisticated yet casual resort town situated in the heart of the Gold Coast, attracts families and couples from all over the United States, and beyond.

Reference: TTS2329575

 

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What to Expect

Cruise Features

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Evrima

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Overview

The experience on board Evrima is energising yet relaxed, seamlessly weaving moments of serene repose and blissful indulgence into a journey of discovery. Accommodating just 298 guests, the superyacht has been thoughtfully designed to fuse the spacious, residential feel of The Ritz-Carlton properties with the innovative design quality of the world’s most stylish yacht interiors. As with The Ritz-Carlton on land, the yacht will feature the personalised service and luxury amenities that the brand is known for.

Dining

Specialty restaurants, intimate venues, and innovative menus ensure your every culinary craving can be fulfilled. Stunning contemporary interiors maintain an understated and relaxed luxury, while alfresco spaces embrace the fresh sea air and daily destination. Tempt your palate with five unique dining experiences including regionally inspired cuisine that provides a more immersive experience in the cultural traditions of a location. Indulge in an à la carte dining experience designed by Chef Sven Elverfeld of Aqua, the three Michelin-starred restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton®, Wolfsburg; enjoy a fresh catch al fresco as you bask poolside; or order in-suite dining whenever the mood strikes.

Entertainment

Begin your evening with a bubbly cocktail, toast a special event or relax with an after dinner nightcap, this intimate cocktail lounge serves top labels from around the world, as well as premium Champagnes with caviar pairings in the Champagne Bar.

From a leisurely breakfast for early risers to late-night dining, the Marina Lounge and Bar serves a variety of cuisines prepared à la minute in an open air space.

The observation lounge is an inspired setting for lounging, cocktails or socialising, and it’s top-deck views erase the borders between land and sea. At twilight, the space is transformed into a venue with cocktails and live entertainment, extending into a late-night hangout.

Cap off your day with a premium cognac in The Humidor, an intimate lounge with comfortable furnishings. An excellent selection of premium, hand-rolled cigars are showcased in the state-of-the-art humidor.

The Boutique has it all from exclusive sportswear and branded apparel to jewellery and leather goods, leading labels offer enticing options. In select ports, your shopping experience is further enhanced by bespoke collaborations with local artisans who come on board to showcase their offerings.

Bold shades of blue reflecting the sea provide a vibrant accent to the yacht’s gathering place, with its chic, comfortable furnishings and library with travel guides and best sellers. Diffused lighting transforms the space into a cocktail lounge with piano bar, dancing and live music later on, making The Living Room one of the most popular Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection onboard features.

Health and Fitness

An infinity oasis of blue is just steps away from The Pool House, where guests can enjoy all-day dining. Frozen treats and refreshing water mistings pamper guests on the sun loungers and banquettes or soaking in the whirlpools. A spacious venue for deck parties and open-air movies.

Exceptional massages, facials, and a variety of locally inspired treatments await you within our serene onboard oasis. Enjoy a rejuvenating spa treatment in one of five private rooms, or al fresco, paired with ocean views. Plus, a full-service Beauty Lounge, Gentleman’s Grooming Salon, and a sauna, steam room and quiet zones allow you to truly disconnect. Reservations required, additional fee applies.

The Gym is home to a health and wellness program that integrates fitness and spa with lectures and nutrition that can be customised for each guest. From personal training in the Gym to sunrise yoga and mat pilates in the Fitness Studio, each voyage has opportunities to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Kids and Teens

Families exploring the world together are welcome aboard The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. With its own dedicated space on board, Ritz-Kids® is an educational and fun-filled program that encourages children ages 4 to 12 to explore the world around them. Enhanced programming will be available during holidays and summer months.

 

 

DAY 1

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Like many southeast Florida neighbours, Fort Lauderdale has long been revitalising. In a state where gaudy tourist zones often stand aloof from workaday downtowns, Fort Lauderdale exhibits consistency at both ends of the 2-mile Las Olas corridor. The sparkling look results from upgrades both downtown and on the beachfront. Matching the downtown’s innovative arts district, cafés, and boutiques is an equally inventive beach area, with hotels, cafés, and shops facing an undeveloped shoreline, and new resort-style hotels replacing faded icons of yesteryear. Despite wariness of pretentious overdevelopment, city leaders have allowed a striking number of glittering high-rises. Nostalgic locals and frequent visitors fret over the diminishing vision of sailboats bobbing in waters near downtown; however, Fort Lauderdale remains the yachting capital of the world, and the water toys don’t seem to be going anywhere.

Arrive: 09/02/2023- Depart: 09/02/2023

 

DAY 2

Clarence Town, Long Island

Arrive: 11/02/2023 – Depart: 11/02/2023

 

DAY 3

Cockburn Town, San Salvador Island

Arrive: 12/02/2023- Depart: 12/02/2023

 

DAY 4

Nassau, New Providence Island

Nassau’s sheltered harbour bustles with cruise-ship activity, while a block away Bay Street’s sidewalks are crowded with shoppers who duck into air-conditioned boutiques and relax on benches in the shade of mahogany and lignum vitae trees. Shops angle for tourist dollars with fine imported goods at duty-free prices, yet you’ll find a handful of stores overflowing with authentic Bahamian crafts, food supplies, and other delights. With a revitalisation of downtown ongoing—the revamped British Colonial Hilton leading the way—Nassau is recapturing some of its past glamour. Nevertheless, modern influences are completely apparent: fancy restaurants, suave clubs, and trendy coffeehouses have popped up everywhere. These changes have come partly in response to the growing number of upper-crust crowds that now supplement the spring breakers and cruise passengers who have traditionally flocked to Nassau. Of course, you can still find a wild club or a rowdy bar, but you can also sip cappuccino while viewing contemporary Bahamian art or dine by candlelight beneath prints of old Nassau, serenaded by soft, island-inspired calypso music. A trip to Nassau wouldn’t be complete without a stop at some of the island’s well-preserved historic buildings. The large, pink colonial-style edifices house Parliament and some of the courts, while others, like Fort Charlotte, date back to the days when pirates ruled the town. Take a tour via horse-drawn carriage for the full effect.

Arrive: 13/02/2023- Depart: 13/02/2023

 

DAY 5

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Arrive: 14/02/2023- Depart: 14/02/2023

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