The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Evrima
- Cruises
- 61
- From
- $6,100
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Evrima is a small The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ship carrying 298 passengers, in service since 2022. Le Lyrial is a small Ponant Cruises ship carrying 264 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Evrima if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or better-rated dining: it outscores Le Lyrial for dining (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 88.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 41.5) and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 1.9).
Choose Le Lyrial if you want a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores Evrima for active (9.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Evrima | Le Lyrial | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | Ponant Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 26,500 | 10,944 |
| Passengers | 298 | 264 |
| Crew | 246 | 139 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 1.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 88.9 (better) | 41.5 |
| Decks | 10 | 7 |
| Length | 623 ft | 465 ft |
| Beam | 79 ft | 59 ft |
| Speed | — | 18 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 61 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 12 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,100 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Evrima leads on 3 of the ten, Le Lyrial on 2, with 5 level.
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- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Evrima
The 298-passenger Evrima launched in May 2022 as the first of three yacht-like ships that will start sailing for the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
Sailing now
61 cruises on sale, from $6,100.
Ponant Cruises
Le Lyrial
Le Lyrial, which debuted in April 2015 from the French cruise line Ponant, is one of a handful of vessels that can rightly be called a luxury expedition ship. The intimate yacht, with no more than 264 passengers, visits exquisite ports of call around the world while guests revel in her lean, modern design and welcoming atmosphere.
Highlights
- Exquisite, exotic destinations on this luxury expedition ship
- Top-rate French-inspired cuisine
Questions
Evrima or Le Lyrial?
Which is bigger, Evrima or Le Lyrial?
Evrima is bigger at 26,500 gross tons, against 10,944 gross tons for Le Lyrial. Evrima carries 298 passengers and Le Lyrial carries 264.
Which ship is newer, Evrima or Le Lyrial?
Evrima is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2015 for Le Lyrial.
Which has more space per passenger?
Evrima, with 88.9 gross tons per passenger against 41.5 on Le Lyrial. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Evrima, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.9 on Le Lyrial.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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