When Marriott dipped into cruising with its introduction of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection brand in 2022, it was the first hotel company to head to the ocean.
Then came Four Seasons, Orient Express and Aman – all with plans to launch ocean yachts in the next two years. And now, as of May, Hilton Worldwide has decided to quietly join the fray with its flagship luxury brand Waldorf Astoria, which is set to introduce a Nile River cruiser in late 2026.
