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.

1. Evrima Room - the ship's main dining room, able to accommodate private parties & larger groups.
2. 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. 
3. Talaat Nam - offering Asian cuisine with a sushi counter and various Chinese and Korean dishes.
4. The Pool House - casual dining that brings the outside in, overlooking the ship's main pool.
5. 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

Matcha Cheesecake, Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream, Cocoa Crumble

Private event at Lovango Beach Resort

One evening Ritz Carlton partnered with Lovango Resort in St. John, USVI, and rented out the entire property for a private event. Guests were tendered ashore to the beautiful beach resort, and treated to an open bar, several buffet style food stations, live music, and a beautiful sunset on the beach. Quite the exclusive event. This was the first time Ritz Carlton put on this event for its guests and everything was perfect.

Arriving at Lovango

The Resort & Beachfront 

Roasted NY Strip - Mango Pickle, Bay Rum Borderlaise

Black Lime Swordfish, Golden Mongoose Milk

Rock Shrimp & Octopus Passionfruit Leche de Tigre

Live Music

Evrima in the sunset with St. John's main island in the background

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

Brussels sprout, Goat Cheese, Wild Salami, Bread Chip

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

Charred Octopus - Guazzetto, Octopus Braised in Datterino Tomato Sauce, Black Olive,

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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