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THE RITZ-CARLTON TAKES TO THE SEA - FIRST LUXURY HOTEL BRAND

TO OFFER BESPOKE YACHT EXPERIENCES

Setting Sail in 2019,Custom-Built LuxuryYachts to Bring the Iconic Ritz-Carlton Service and Style to Unique
and Distinguished Destinations Around the World

CHEVY CHASE, MD – June on the season, including
22, 2017 –The Ritz-Carlton “The Ritz-Carlton Yacht the Mediterranean, North-
Hotel Company, L.L.C.,part Collectionwill have a dis- ern Europe, the Caribbean
of Marriott International, tinctive personality and and Latin America. Due
Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), today the vessels are sure to be to the intimate size of the
announced its entry into true stand outs in some of vessel, the yacht will call sublime comfort and un- tors.The Ritz-Carlton yachts
luxury yachting and cruises the most glamorous ports at unique locations typi- paralleled level of individ- will feature a restaurant
– bringing the award-win- around the world,” said cally not accessible tolarge ualized guest service for by Sven Elverfeld of Aqua,
ning luxury hotel brand’s Herve Humler, President cruise ships, from Capri and which the iconic Ritz-Carl- the three Michelin-starred
service and timeless style and Chief Operating Offi- Portofino to St. Barths and ton brand is recognized; a restaurant at The Ritz-Carl-
to sea. Created by The cer of The Ritz-Carlton Ho- the old town of Cartagena. first in the cruise industry. ton, Wolfsburg; a signa-
Ritz-Carlton and maritime tel Company, L.L.C. “This With a relaxed pace,that “The Ritz-Carlton is known ture Ritz-Carlton Spa; and
experts Douglas Prothero unique combination of includes both overnight for its legendary service a Panorama Lounge and
and Lars Clasen,in collabo- yachting and cruising will and daytime ports of call, and high standards,” said wine bar,offering a wide
ration with funds managed usher in a new way of lux- guests will be offered a Douglas ProtheroManag- variety of on-board enter-
by Oaktree Capital Man- ury travel for guests seeking uniquely curated destina- ing Director, The Ritz-Carl- tainment. Additionally, the
agement, L.P., The Ritz- to discover the world in a tion experience. ton Yacht Collection. “We yacht will offerone-of-a-
Carlton will provide luxury relaxed, casually elegant The specially designed are delighted to collabo- kind curated destination
hospitality service under a and comfortable atmo- small capacity vessel will rate with The Ritz-Carlton journeysthrough collabora-
long-term operating agree- sphere with the highest lev- measure 190-meters, ac- as our hospitality operator tions with local chefs, musi-
ment. Named The Ritz- el of personalized service.” commodate up to 298 in offering the most exclu- cians and artists, allowing
Carlton Yacht Collection, passengers, and feature sive yachting experience guests to experience the
this venture represents a Itineraries are being devel- 149 suites,each with its to be found at sea in a locations in unique and
unique foray into the cruise oped with an intent to com- own private balcony. The venture that will give new experiential ways, both on-
industry for a luxury hotel bine the lifestyle of The Ritz- yacht will also feature two meaning to curated luxu- board and ashore.
operator. The first of three Carlton’s luxury resorts and 138 square-meter lavishdu- ry travel,” continued Lars
lavish cruising yachts in this the casual freedom of a plex penthouse suites, with Clasen, Managing Direc- Reservations willl open in
series is scheduled to take yachting vacation. Calling modern craftsmanship and tor, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht May 2018. The ships of The
to sea in the fourth quarter at intimate and signature interior finishes jointly de- Collection. Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collec-
of 2019, anddistinguishes- destinations alike,voyages signed by The Ritz-Carlton Throughout the journey, tion are also available for
Marriott International as will range from seven to and leading cruise ship guests will indulge in a cruis- private charter. For more
the only provider of luxury ten days. The first ship will design firm, Tillberg Design ing style that is unparalleled information, please visit-
accommodations both on cruise a wide variety of of Sweden. The onboard in the ultra-luxury cruise www.ritzcarlton.com/en/
land and at sea. destinations depending experience will reflect the and private yachting sec- yachts.q