Join our celebrity friends for this exclusive opportunity aboard the brand new, luxurious 624-foot superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection on a remarkable five-night voyage to the breathtaking region of the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy from September 16-22, 2022!
Among the exciting places we will visit on this unique cruise are Rome, Corsica, Naples, Amalfi, Positano and Capri. You will be joined by a host of celebrity guests for a truly magical experience.
After hosting our guests with incredible locations in Italy each year since 2014, we are excited to offer this spectacular experience onboard Evrima, the first luxury superyacht from The Ritz- Carlton Yacht Collection, chartered exclusively for our donors and numerous celebrity guests including Andrea Bocelli, David Foster, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Tucker, Michael W. Smith, Bo Derek, John Corbett, John Maxwell, and more! This will not only present a chance to visit one of the most beautiful locations in the world, but you will be on board the brand-new ship from The Ritz- Carlton Yacht Collection. Enjoy an unforgettable yachting experience accompanied by the highest level of guest service at sea.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is designed to combine the luxury lifestyle of The Ritz-Carlton with the casual freedom of a yachting vacation. Each of the yacht’s 149 suites feature a private terrace, and the accommodations provide a relaxed, casually elegant atmosphere, including personalized, high-level service, elevated dining and luxury amenities. Of all the remarkable destinations we will sail to, the yacht itself may become your favorite – especially after a day ashore. The steward who welcomes you with a cold towel to take off the heat. The attendant who hands you chilled mint water on the way to your suite.
With almost as many staff members as guests, the attention to detail is immediately realized. And don’t forget this is an all-inclusive experience with access to a personal concierge, multiple dining venues, 24-hour in-suite dining, beverages in-suite and throughout the yacht, Wi-Fi, and a marina-style platform with access to watersports while at anchor. All of this delivered in an intimate setting with a heightened level of care and attention.
A privately chartered, ultra-luxury Boeing 777 with lay-flat, Executive Class seating and a full dining room lounge area and stand-up bar will take off from JFK Airport in New York City on a direct flight to Rome. Once on board you will enjoy the attention of our private chef and full service team dedicated to making your flight enjoyable.
Upon arrival in Rome, guests can choose to be driven in executive Mercedes vans directly to the yacht in Civitavecchia and begin soaking in the luxury; or the adventurous, thrill seekers can choose to take the wheel on their own through the charming Italian countryside in adrenaline-inducing, high performance sports cars like the Ferrari F8 Tributo/Spider, Lamborghini Huracán EVO, Maserati GranCabrio, and Dallara Stradale. After an idyllic lunch, and a few hours of ripping through the roads from quaint village to village, this customized circuit will end in Civitavecchia where you will board the yacht to re-join the group before setting sail for Corsica.
The first stop on our journey is the French island of Corsica…or more accurately, the ultra-exclusive, private island of Cavallo just off the coast of Corsica! We have been granted extraordinary access to Cavallo where we will enjoy a remarkable beach day that ideally includes your choice of three different, and uniquely amazing beaches all to ourselves. This tiny, jaw-dropping island is a favorite secret among international celebrities, who cherish its privacy and primitive luxury. You can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and just relax on this first day in the Mediterranean where you will be welcomed to an impressive beachside culinary buffet, including delicious food, and refreshing drinks readily at your fingertips. Once back on board in the late afternoon, we will enjoy a fabulous dinner and entertainment that evening as we set sail for Naples.
This morning we arrive in Naples, the famous home of pizza, and the world’s best buffalo mozzarella! During the day we will visit the National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa right along the shore of the Gulf of Naples. The museum features engines, machinery and modern railways going way back to the 1800s. In the fabulous botanical gardens, you will be treated to an enjoyable, interactive time of making your own Neapolitan pizza and cutting your own buffalo mozzarella. You will learn from many talented chefs while indulging in unbelievable cuisine on this casual day. This formal night will feature a stunning dinner on the terrace of the Royal Palace of Naples overlooking the bay, followed by an intimate performance by Andrea Bocelli in the private theater inside the Palazzo Reale.
Black Tie Attire
We arrive in Amalfi this morning where you can immediately see and smell the world-famous Amalfi lemons! For those that want to visit the nearby town of Positano, private transportation is arranged for you to be driven there, along with a scenic, coastal boat ride on your return. Once in Positano, the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish with a private lunch buffet conveniently located in the center of town exclusively for our guests. This magical night will be in the hilltop town of Ravello overlooking the Amalfi Coast where we will be treated to a breathtaking concert on the Villa Rufolo stage that literally overhangs the steep slope of the coast. This stage is only erected once each year for the famous Ravello Music Festival, but they have agreed to keep it up just for us!
All White with ‘A Touch of Lemon’ Attire
As we anchor off the coast of Capri, you will immediately be impressed by the rugged, and towering landscape of the island of Capri. You can spend this last full day of our journey taking in the upscale shopping and designer fashions. We will again have a private area set up exclusively for our guests in the center of town for a place to get away and grab a bite to eat and sip a cocktail. Weather permitting, we will organize a trip to the renowned Blue Grotto, a dark cavern where the sea glows electric blue. On our sail back to Rome this night, we have the rare opportunity to be privately entertained by the manager and band from Capri’s famous Anema e Core Tavern, which has raucously performed for pop stars, politicians, supermodels, movie stars, and royals. This spontaneous and fun show is well-known for keeping even the most inhibited guests up until the early hours of the morning singing and dancing.
You will reminisce about the past days’ memories as we disembark in Civitavecchia, and return to Rome to board our private Boeing 777 back to New York.
The donation for this voyage is $75,000 per person if you are flying on the private charter jet, and $65,000 if you will be providing your own flights. Approximately 70% of this donation will be tax-deductible. Please consult with your tax advisor.
There are a limited number of suites available, so please make your reservation soon.
The extraordinary trip will leave from New York City on September 16, 2022 onboard the Crystal Boeing BBJ777 jumbo jet with a stand-up lounge area and all lay-flat Executive Class seats. Upon landing in Rome, we will embark on our 5-night voyage returning to Rome and flying back to New York on September 22, 2022. We expect the very limited seats on the jet to fill up quickly, so we advise you to make your reservations soon.