At 790 feet, Ilma is comparable or even larger than competitors such as the latest ones under Regent Seven Seas, Oceania and Seabourne. But it has far fewer rooms and one of the highest staff-to-guest ratio (almost 1:1). There are only 224 suites for 448 guests, so it never felt crowded whether I was lounging by the main pool, having coffee at Deck 5’s Living Room, or dining in one of the five dining venues.
The sleek blue-and-white vessel felt like the residence of sophisticated art-loving owners who can’t wait to throw a fun pool party at every chance. Bright and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces are enlivened by pops of colour, varied textures, subtle nautical elements and an extensive ocean-themed art collection ranging from black and white photographs to abstract art installations. The gym is one of the largest and most well equipped I’ve seen, and it includes spin and movement studios and a reformer Pilates machine. However, its mid-ship location means that there are no panoramic sea views — pick Evrima if that’s important to you.
