The article discusses the pros and cons of long-haul travel with a child on a cruise to Japan, highlighting the benefits and cons cons of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's new luxury small-ship cruise, Luminara, which is designed for small children but lacks child-friendly facilities and consistent room at each destination. The Yacht collection, which includes multicourse dinners, free-flowing Champagne, cultural excursions, and a bring-your-own-nanny policy, is not designed for children. However, it also offers an alternative to traditional Queen Mary 2-style sailings, with its design and service cues from private superyachts. The Asian itineraries include sailing out of Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and dozens of smaller destinations that are difficult to reach with a toddler in tow. The article also discusses the benefits of staying in a hotel room with children, while the cost of staying with them was an obvious drawback.