How to Get the Best Value When Booking Ritz-Carlton Yachts

How to Get the Best Value When Booking Ritz-Carlton Yachts

When you set sail with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, you’re not just booking a cruise — you’re stepping into a floating world of elegance, exceptional service, and immersive discovery. But here’s the insider secret: to unlock the best possible value, you should always book through a Marriott STARS Top Producer like Stars Desk.

Through The Ritz-Carlton STARS program, you gain exclusive privileges, VIP treatment, and special savings unavailable when booking directly. From personalized champagne welcomes to suite upgrades and onboard credits, these added benefits transform your voyage into an unforgettable, ultra-luxury experience.

Exclusive STARS Benefits with Every Ritz-Carlton Yacht Booking

Booking through Stars Desk ensures every guest receives Ritz-Carlton STARS-exclusive perks designed to enhance the entire journey—from embarkation to disembarkation.

🥂 Welcome Package & Guest Amenities

Your suite sets the tone for the voyage ahead. Upon arrival, enjoy a personalized welcome confection and an upgraded bottle of champagne or fine wine—a signature touch of Ritz-Carlton hospitality.

Plus, receive a $150 onboard credit per guest that can be used toward:

• The Ritz-Carlton Spa treatments and therapies

• Shore excursions curated by expert local guides

• The Private Reserve List for rare wines and premium spirits

• Enrichment activities and experiences onboard

Guests also enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout the yacht and an exclusive bridge tour (at the Captain’s discretion), offering a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of the vessel.

Priority Suite Benefits for STARS Guests

Your suite is your private sanctuary at sea—and booking through Stars Desk ensures priority access and upgrades that can’t be matched by direct booking.

⚓ Elite Suite Privileges Include:

• Exclusive suite upgrade rates unavailable to the public

• First priority for preferred suite category, bed type, or connecting room requests

• Priority consideration for complimentary suite upgrades at embarkation

• VIP status recognition throughout your voyage

• Personalized welcome note from the General Manager

• Warm, in-person greeting from the management team upon embarkation

• Priority on waitlists during sold-out sailings

Through Stars Desk, you’re not just another guest—you’re a VIP with name recognition and preferred treatment across every touchpoint.

Dedicated Concierge Service from Inquiry to Return

As a Marriott STARS Top Producer, Stars Desk provides white-glove concierge service that extends far beyond your yacht booking.

🌐 Expert Concierge Includes:

• Personalized itinerary curation based on your travel style and interests

• Flight coordination and private transfers for a seamless experience

• Pre- and post-cruise hotel arrangements at Ritz-Carlton and EDITION properties

• Tailored shore excursion recommendations and destination planning

• Special occasion arrangements (anniversaries, birthdays, proposals, and more)

• Marriott Bonvoy optimization to ensure you earn and maximize your rewards

Every detail—from your suite selection to your spa reservation—is handled with precision and care, ensuring you get the absolute most from your Ritz-Carlton Yacht experience.

Combine STARS & Marriott Bonvoy for Maximum Value

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, meaning you can stack your Marriott Bonvoy benefits with STARS privileges for even greater rewards.

🎁 Marriott Bonvoy Members May Receive:

• Invitations to private Marriott Bonvoy Elite Receptions onboard

• In-suite welcome gifts and premium amenities

• Complimentary laundry service

• Priority boarding and embarkation

• Early access to specialty dining reservations

Booking with Stars Desk ensures all eligible benefits combine seamlessly, maximizing both the value and the experience of your voyage.

Additional Exclusive Discounts & Rebooking Privileges

Luxury and value go hand-in-hand when you know where to look. STARS guests can take advantage of several private discounts that can amount to significant savings.

💰 Smart Ways to Save:

5% Rebook Savings

Love your voyage? Receive 5% off your next sailing when you rebook onboard or within two weeks after disembarkation.

5% Back-to-Back Savings

Combine consecutive voyages for a seamless extended experience and enjoy an additional 5% savings.

5% Ritz-Carlton Residence Owner Savings

Qualified Ritz-Carlton Residence owners are eligible for another 5% discount as part of the brand’s loyalty benefits.

When stacked with your onboard credit and Bonvoy rewards, these savings make booking through Stars Desk the best-value pathway to Ritz-Carlton Yachts.

Timing Your Booking for Maximum Perks

Timing is key to unlocking even more value on your Ritz-Carlton Yacht voyage.

⏰ Insider Tips from Stars Desk:

• Book early to secure top suite categories and promotional offers.

• Watch for pre-release sailings—Stars Desk receives early access to new itineraries.

• Consider shoulder seasons for better availability and quieter ports.

• Reserve holiday sailings early (like Monaco Grand Prix or New Year’s) for priority rates and exclusive onboard events.

Your Stars Desk advisor monitors pricing, suite availability, and promotions, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to elevate your experience—or your savings.

Extend Your Journey with Ritz-Carlton Hotels

Your Ritz-Carlton Yacht voyage pairs beautifully with pre- or post-cruise stays at The Ritz-Carlton or EDITION Hotels, where Stars Desk extends Marriott STARS benefits for additional value.

🌍 Combine and Save with Exclusive Hotel Privileges:

• Complimentary daily breakfast for two

• Room upgrades on arrival, when available

• Early check-in / late check-out

• $100 hotel credit for dining or spa treatments

Imagine starting your Mediterranean sailing with a stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Barcelona, sipping sangria on the terrace before boarding the yacht—or unwinding post-cruise at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, where turquoise waters await.

Why Booking Direct Means Missing Out

Booking directly with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection might seem simple—but it means missing out on exclusive VIP perks, added credits, and personal service available only through Stars Desk.

⚖️ Comparison at a Glance

Booking Channel	Onboard Credit	Suite Upgrade Priority	Concierge Service	Bonvoy Stacking	VIP Recognition
Direct Booking	None	Standard	None	Partial	No
Stars Desk (STARS Top Producer)	$150 per guest	First priority	Dedicated luxury advisor	Full	Yes

By booking through Stars Desk, you gain unparalleled value, convenience, and recognition—without paying a single dollar more.

The Bottom Line: Luxury, Elevated

A voyage with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is more than a journey—it’s an expression of effortless luxury. But when you book through Stars Desk, a Marriott STARS Top Producer, you unlock a level of value, service, and exclusivity that no direct booking can match.

🌟 Here’s What You’ll Experience:

• $150 onboard credit per guest

• VIP upgrades and early access to preferred suites

• Personalized concierge service from booking to return

• Stacked Marriott Bonvoy and STARS perks

• Exclusive discounts for rebooking and back-to-back voyages

• Recognition as a valued VIP guest

Your Ritz-Carlton Yacht experience should be as seamless and luxurious as the destinations you explore. Stars Desk ensures exactly that—every time.

Ready to Set Sail?

Let Stars Desk, a Marriott STARS Top Producer, design your perfect Ritz-Carlton Yacht voyage—complete with all the exclusive benefits, savings, and VIP touches that make luxury travel truly exceptional.