This winter, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Evrima arrives in French Polynesia for the first time, opening a new chapter in the brand’s yachting story. Guests can now trade sprawling itineraries for slow, close-in access to Bora Bora, Mo’orea, and the rest of the Society Islands.
A First Season in the South Pacific
For 2026 and 2027, Evrima’s inaugural Polynesia season introduces multi-night voyages through the Society Islands, calling on Bora Bora, Mo’orea, and Huahine, alongside longer sailings that connect Hawaii to Tahiti. Carrying just over 300 guests, Evrima’s scale allows access to smaller harbors and anchorages that larger ships pass by entirely.
Life Aboard, Designed for Immersion
Guests can step directly from the yacht’s retractable Marina into the lagoon for kayaking and snorkeling, no tender required. Onshore, itineraries make room for traditional Polynesian dance performances, visits to sacred marae sites, and hands-on workshops in wood carving and tapa cloth making, alongside chef’s table dinners and private tastings back on board.
Two Voyages to Bookmark
Two seven-night, round-trip sailings from Papeete anchor the season: December 22 and December 29, 2026, both aboard Evrima, with fares starting from $12,300 per person, cruise only, based on double occupancy. Itineraries in this class typically move through Bora Bora, Mo’orea, Huahine, Raiatea, and Taha’a, giving guests a full arc of the Society Islands within a single week at sea.
Beginning and Ending in Papeete
Papeete sets the tone before a single line is untied. Vanilla and papaya are piled high in the markets. Monoi oil scents the air, and Polynesian folklore is carved into wood and inked onto skin by local artists. Guests who linger along the waterfront promenade can watch the sun drop behind Mo’orea while dinner comes from roulottes serving poisson cru and grilled mahi mahi.
Evrima’s first Polynesia season pairs a new destination with a familiar level of service and space at sea. Guests interested in the December sailings, or in building a longer stay around Papeete, should connect with their Coastline Travel Group advisor to check availability and begin planning.