Ilma is set for its maiden voyage in 2024.
The float-out event was attended by company and shipyard officials.
Sea trials are scheduled to begin in April.
Now afloat, final-stage construction will complete interiors, fixtures, and fittings for suites, restaurants, and other public spaces.
“We are immensely proud of the dedication and craftsmanship by all those involved in the construction of Ilma,” said Jim Murren, CEO.
“We are excited to enter the next stage of construction and outfitting in anticipation of the yacht’s inaugural journey.”
Ilma, translates as “water” in Maltese, and will be the second newbuild cruise yacht.
It measures 790 feet with 224 suites, all with private terraces.
It houses five dining venues and a Ritz-Carlton Spa.
Ilma will join the company’s first cruise yacht Evrima in sailing the Mediterranean and Caribbean, with select ports of call in Central America and South America,
Reservations for Ilma and Evrima are currently open, and the superyachts are also available for private charter.
