High-end sea voyage heading to Warnemünde on the Baltic Sea
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's luxury liner, "Ilma," is set to make its debut in Warnemünde on Monday, August 4, marking the sixth maiden call of a cruise ship in the port this year.
Commissioned in 2024, the "Ilma" is a modern marvel, boasting a length of 241 meters and accommodating 456 passengers. It features six restaurants, two swimming pools, a spa and wellness area, and a bow-facing observation terrace, making it an ideal vessel for a luxurious cruise experience.
The "Ilma" is scheduled to dock at berth P7 in Warnemünde around 8 a.m. On the same day, it is expected to depart from Warnemünde for Copenhagen around 10 p.m.
The arrival of the "Ilma" is significant for the tourism industry in Warnemünde, as it is one of the 167 calls by 36 cruise ships from 23 different cruise lines announced for the 2025 cruise season in Warnemünde. Rostock Port Authority has announced the "Ilma's" arrival as a highlight of the season.
Interestingly, the "Ilma" is scheduled to return to Warnemünde during its Northern Europe itinerary starting on August 7, 2025, making a second visit to the port. The precise date of the second visit is not explicitly stated, but it is likely to occur on August 6 or 7, 2025, during the 7-night Northern Europe cruise itinerary from July 31 to August 7, 2025, which includes Warnemünde (or nearby Rostock) as a port of call.
The 2025 cruise season in Warnemünde is expected to conclude on December 18 with the arrival of the cruise ship "Amadea" by Phoenix Reisen. The season will also welcome the seventh maiden visit on August 21 with the cruise ship "Le Lapérouse."
With the arrival of the "Ilma," cruise enthusiasts and locals alike are eagerly anticipating a bustling cruise season in Warnemünde.
The arrival of the "Ilma" marks a significant event in the tourism industry of Warnemünde, as it is scheduled to return during its Northern Europe itinerary in 2025, providing a touch of luxury and grace to the bustling cruise season. The extravagant vessel, complete with six restaurants, two swimming pools, a spa and wellness area, and a bow-facing observation terrace, is also anticipated to have a massive impact on the finance sector, as it is expected to generate increased revenue through travel and lifestyle expenditures by passengers on board.