Dining Onboard Evrima - The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection
At one time or another, we've all seen these behemoths of the open seas. No, not whales, cruise ships! These marvels of engineering, sometimes carrying more people onboard than the destinations they cruise to. Each ship with its advantages. Larger ships offer endless amount of activities from go karting to roller coasters, infinite dining venues & bars, casinos and hours of live entertainment. On the other hand, where smaller cruise ships fall short on most of those offerings, they deliver a more slow paced, intimate, curated experience with no lines and can access many destinations that large cruise ships simply cannot, and are even not permitted. Queue the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection onboard Evrima.
Launched in October 2022, Evrima offers a crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.2 for some of the most attentive and personalized service on there is. With a maximum capacity of 298 passengers on the 624ft yacht, another advantage of a small ship is that there's never many passengers in the common spaces, making it more of a floating hotel than a cruise ship atmosphere. Not including bars & lounges, the ship offers 5 unique dining venues.
- Evrima Room - the ship's main dining room, able to accommodate private parties & larger groups.
- S.E.A. - a reservations only, special dining experience by Chef Sven Elverfeld from 3 Michelin Star Aqua restaurant in the Ritz Carlton Wolfsburg, offering a European tasting menu.
- Talaat Nam - offering Asian cuisine with a sushi counter and various Chinese and Korean dishes.
- The Pool House - casual dining that brings the outside in, overlooking the ship's main pool.
- Mistral - the Mediterranean al fresco-only option with prime cuts of meat and fresh local catches.
Regardless of the cruise itinerary menus at every venue change every 3 days, and in addition to The Pool House, Talaat Nam and Mistral offer lunch on alternating days. Below are some meals I enjoyed onboard. In case you're wondering, this is indeed an all inclusive food & beverage program with available upgrades for elevated wines and rare spirits. Don't read this on an empty stomach!
March 2025 - San Juan, PR to San Juan, PR
The Evrima Room
Lobster Salad - Organic Quinoa, Avocado, Compressed Watermelon, Micro Greens
Seared Foie Gras, Spiced Pear, Brioche, Hazelnut, Bitter Chocolate
Peekytoe Crab Cannelloni, Zucchini, Crème Fraiche, Basil,
Lemongrass Scented Tomato Consommé
Coconut Crusted Halibut, Conch Fritter, Plantains, Coconut Curry Sauce
New York Stripling, Ropo Vieja Purée, Charred Broccolini, Puffed Rice, Green Olive Salsa
Caramel Flan de Leche, Chocolate Cremeux, Beignets, Fresh Berries
Dark Rum Roasted Pineapple Tarte Tatin, Ivoire Crémeux,
Piña Colada Sorbet, Coconut Streusel
Mistral
Maine Lobster Pasta, Caviar, Datterino Tomatoes, Lobster Sauce, Basil
Bone-in Veal Chop Saltimbocca stuffed with Prosciutto and Sage,
Madeira and Mushrooms Sauce, Hazelnut Green Beans, Sautéed Potatoes
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2020
Sautéed Shrimp, Romesco Velouté, Hazelnut
Ossobuco, Polenta
The Pool House
Tuna Tartare, Confit Tomato Chilies, Lime, Plantain
Island Bowl - Marinated Red Cabbage, Black Beans, Baked Sweet Potato,
Mango, Plantains, Coconut Shavings, Coconut Chimichurri
Torched Miso King Salmon, Daikon-Apple Salad, Puffed Tapioca, Keta, Yuzu Leche de Tigre
Flash Fried Cracked Conch
Spicy Lobster Salad, Saffron Mayo, Avocado
Spiny Lobster Tostada
Maine Lobster Roll
Passionfruit Crème Brulée
Key Lime Pie, Coconut Pavlova, Shaved Coconut
Talaat Nam
Above - Abori Salmon Maki - Charred Salmon, Cucumber, Mango, Campy
Uramaki Tempura Rainbow Roll -
Shrimp Tempura, Tuna, Salmon, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce
Pure Dusk Junmai Daiginjo Japanese Sake
Crab & Shrimp Spring Roll
July 2024 - Athens to Athens
S.E.A. by Sven Elverfeld
Hot in The Shade - Aperol, Grappa, Grapefruit, German Riesling, Simple Syrup
Pulpo a la Gallega, Potato, Pimentón De la Vera
Launois Champagne Grand Cru Millésime 2017
Vistamare - Ca' Marcanada - 2023
Carabinero, Bacon, Tomato, Taragon
Turbot a La Polonaise, White Asparagus, Bread Crumbs, Egg, Hollandaise
Belle Glos Pinot Noir - Las Alturas - 2021
Japanese Wagyu 5, Chickpeas, Oyster Mushroom, Pomegranate
Ruinart Champagne Crème Sorbet
Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine 2022 Reserve
Flamed Lemon Crème
Petit Fours
49% Black Chocolate & Bourbon
Sicilian Pistachio
NY Cheesecake
The Pool House
Scallop Tiradito, Coconut Milk, Turmeric, Lime, Sesame, Amarillo
Dungeness crab Roll
Tuna Marinated in Ponzu, Fish Roe
The Evrima Room
Seared Diver Scallop -
Beef Cheek Ravioli, Celery Root Purée, Crispy Bacon, Bourguignonne Jus
Baharat Spiced Duck & Foie Gras - Slow Roasted Duck Breast,
Orange-Braised Endive, Pistachio, Granola, Spicy Cherry Purée
Table-side Spicy Cherry Purée
Table-side Granola
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Cake -
Dark Valrhona Chocolate, Grand Mariner, Candied Orange
Lobster Salad, Organic Quinoa, Avocado, Compressed Watermelon,
Citrus Vinaigrette, Fine Herb Salad
72-Hour Braised Short Rib, Smoked Potato, Pickled Beets,
Puffed Barley, Charred Leeks, Port Wine Jus
Honey-Roasted Peach, Tarragon Cream, Strawberries, Toasted Almonds, Peach Sorbet
Pan-Seared Foie Gras - Spiced Pear, Brioche, Pistachio, Bitter Chocolate
Puffed Barley, Samphire, Lemon, Crushed Potatoes
Mistral
Thyme Odyssey - Vodka, Elderberry Liqueur, Lime Juice, Homemade Thyme Syrup
Riviera Mistral Salad - Confit Ahi Tuna, Endive, Bottarga,
Boquerones, Quail Eggs, Fennel, Champagne Dressing
Mainde Lobster Pasta - Caviar, Datterino Tomatoes, Lobster Sauce, Basil, Caviar
Al-Fresco Views
Side Order of Lamb Chops
Basque Cheesecake, Balsamic Strawberries
Chickpea-Battered Squid - Blood Orange Aioli, Fennel Pollen
Sunset over the Greek Islands
Grilled Lemon, Black Pepper, Parsley, Fregola Sarda
Talaat Nam
Sashimi Salad- Chili Oil, Pickled Cucumber, Crispy Shallot, Sesame, Apple-Miso Dressing
Left - Spicy Soft Shell Crab - Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Pickled Vegetables
Right - Thai Maki - Curry Marinated Tuna, Cucumber Scallion, Cilantro, Mango Salsa
Coconut & Pandan Pana Cotta, Passion Fruit, Pistachio Crumble
Beef Tataki - Ginger Ponzu, Sesame, Asian Pear, Daikon Radish
Thai Prawn Curry - Bok Choy, Green Curry, String Beans, Chili, Cilantro Lime
Match Mousse Cheesecake
Named from a word of Greek origin meaning "discovery", it was a delight to discover & enjoy all the dining venues onboard Evrima. For more information on the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection, visit www.RitzCarltonYachtCollection.com .
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