Neptune’s Playground: Why Ginori 1735’s Dazzling New Terrace At Sea Makes Evrima The Most Seductive Address In The Mediterranean

There are certain luxuries one acquires, and then there are those one inherits almost by osmosis.

Long before she understood the language of luxury, before Milan became a favourite shopping stop and before summer itineraries routinely included Capri, Mykonos and Saint-Tropez, a young woman in Incheon knew Ginori 1735 by touch.

She knew the cool, silken feel of porcelain beneath her fingertips at breakfast. She knew the delicate flourish of hand-painted motifs framing family celebrations.

Most vividly, she knew the reverence with which her mother handled every piece. Ginori was never simply tableware in their household. It was ritual. Memory. Beauty elevated into daily life.

Three decades later, standing aboard Evrima as the Mediterranean glitters beneath a cloudless sky, those childhood memories return with startling clarity.

A sea breeze drifts across the deck carrying hints of citrus, salt and sun-warmed wood. Champagne catches the afternoon light. Somewhere beyond the horizon lies another impossibly beautiful European port.

Yet for a moment, her attention is held not by the coastline but by something unexpectedly familiar: the unmistakable artistry of Ginori 1735 unfolding across the yacht in a dazzling celebration of colour, craftsmanship and Italian joie de vivre.

It feels less like discovering a new luxury experience and more like stepping inside a treasured family heirloom.

This season, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils the world’s first Ginori Terrace at sea aboard Evrima—a wildly seductive collaboration that transforms three outdoor spaces into a living expression of viaggio, the Italian art of travel.

The result is not merely a design partnership. It is an intoxicating Mediterranean daydream rendered in porcelain, sunlight and sea spray, where every cocktail, every lingering lunch and every sunset seems touched by Neptune himself.

There are luxury collaborations, and then there are those rare unions that feel almost preordained—two houses of excellence speaking the same language of beauty, craftsmanship and pleasure. The debut of the first-ever Ginori Terrace at sea aboard Evrima, the inaugural yacht of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, belongs emphatically to the latter.

Beginning this Mediterranean season, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has transformed three outdoor spaces aboard Evrima into an immersive expression of Italian artistry.

Known collectively as Ginori Terrace, the concept celebrates viaggio through colour, craftsmanship, storytelling and sensory delight, merging the joyful spirit of Ginori 1735 with the quietly assured sophistication for which The Ritz-Carlton is renowned.

The experience unfolds like a beautifully choreographed opera.

At The Pool House on Deck 5, the Azzurro palette washes the space in serene shades of sky blue and deep teal. Striped loungers, parasols, cushions and towels blur the line between sea and sky, creating a dreamlike sanctuary where mornings drift effortlessly into golden afternoons.

Reclining beneath the Mediterranean sun, guests find themselves suspended between horizon and water, immersed in a world where every detail has been considered.

Further aft, Mistral adopts the sun-drenched warmth of Mandarino. Here, coral, orange and blush tones glow against sweeping ocean vistas, transforming every lunch, aperitivo and sunset dinner into an occasion worthy of a Slim Aarons photograph.

The setting is elevated by Ginori’s enchanting Il Viaggio di Nettuno collection, designed by English artist Luke Edward Hall. Mythological figures, fantastical sea creatures and playful marine motifs dance across porcelain, glassware and decorative accents, creating a richly imagined underwater narrative that feels simultaneously whimsical and aristocratic.

Then comes the Marina.

Bathed in Zafferano yellows and amber hues, the yacht’s signature waterside platform radiates the energy of an endless Mediterranean sunset.

Guests lounge mere steps above crystalline waters, lingering between swims, cocktails and watersports while wrapped in a world where every detail appears touched by Italian sunshine.

The genius of the collaboration lies in its refusal to feel static. This is not simply a branded takeover. It is a living environment designed to shift with the rhythm of the day, responding to changing light, moods and moments.

One arrives expecting beautiful décor and leaves feeling part of a beautifully imagined story.

That philosophy is echoed by Gaby Aiguesvives, Chief Marketing Officer of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, who describes the partnership as a natural extension of the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship, thoughtful service and innovation. Ginori, she notes, possesses a remarkable ability to elevate everyday rituals—a quality that translates seamlessly to life at sea, where beauty becomes an integral part of the journey rather than a decorative afterthought.

The collaboration extends beyond aesthetics. A limited-edition craft cocktail programme inspired by Ginori’s Italian heritage offers another avenue into the maison’s universe, while select pieces from the Il Viaggio di Nettuno collection are available for purchase on board, allowing guests to take a fragment of the experience home with them long after the voyage ends.

For Ginori 1735 Chief Executive Officer Mehdi Benabadji, the partnership embodies a shared devotion to hospitality excellence. Through Il Viaggio di Nettuno, he sees an opportunity to bring a narrative inspired by the sea, discovery and gathering into an exceptional onboard environment—one where craftsmanship and storytelling coexist with effortless elegance.

To understand why this collaboration feels so natural, one must first appreciate the extraordinary legacy of Ginori itself.

Founded in Florence in 1735, Ginori has spent nearly three centuries cultivating an almost mythical status within the world of luxury.

Long before the modern era’s obsession with lifestyle branding, Ginori understood that true luxury resides not in excess but in artistry.

Its porcelain has graced aristocratic residences, royal tables, celebrated restaurants and design-conscious homes across generations.

Today, as part of the Kering family, the Florentine maison continues to unite heritage craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, collaborating with some of the most influential figures in fashion, art and design while remaining unmistakably Italian at its core.

The story of The Ritz-Carlton is similarly compelling.

For more than a century, the name has served as shorthand for impeccable hospitality, cultivating a reputation built not merely on opulence but on emotional intelligence.

Perhaps no example illustrates this better than the legendary “$2,000 rule”, which empowers every employee—from housekeeping to concierge—to spend up to US$2,000 per guest, per incident, to resolve a problem or create an unforgettable moment without requiring managerial approval.

It is a philosophy rooted in trust, generosity and instinctive service, and it explains why Ritz-Carlton experiences remain etched so vividly in memory.

Aboard Evrima, that philosophy feels wonderfully amplified.

Launched in 2022, the 624-foot yacht accommodates just 298 guests across 149 suites, each featuring a private ocean-view terrace. The atmosphere is intimate rather than ostentatious, sophisticated rather than showy.

Guests move between exceptional dining venues, restorative spa treatments, curated shore excursions and the yacht’s beloved marina with a sense of ease rarely found on larger vessels.

Now, with the arrival of Ginori Terrace, Evrima acquires yet another layer of desirability.

The greatest luxury today is not abundance. It is emotional resonance. It is the ability to create moments so vivid they become part of one’s personal mythology.

And somewhere between a saffron-hued Mediterranean sunset, a perfectly balanced cocktail, a Luke Edward Hall-designed porcelain plate and the gentle rhythm of waves against the hull, Evrima achieves precisely that.

One does not merely travel aboard this yacht.

One falls gloriously, unapologetically in love with the art of living.

To book ypur Mediterranean escapade and experience the lushness of Ginori 1735’s exclusive Il Viaggio di Nettuno experience, visit https://www.ritzcarltonyachtcollection.com/ today.

*Photos courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.