Orient Express takes the luxury of its famous trains to the high seas with the launch of two stunning cruises.
Now the interiors of the first ship that set sail, the Orient Express Corinthianhave been revealed, and guests are promised a “dream experience” while on board.
The Corinthian, it has been announced, will set sail in June 2026 and will sail through the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas.
At 220 m (721 ft) long and with 4,500 sq m (48,437 sq ft) of sails mounted on three masts, the Orient Express Corinthian will be the “world’s largest sailing yacht.”
In a statement, Orient Express says: “By combining the consummate workmanship of France’s most talented goldsmiths and silversmiths with the excellence of engineers working for one of the world’s most prestigious shipbuilders, Orient Express Corinthian offers a unmatched dream enhanced by cutting-edge technology and perfect comfort on board.
“By truly reinventing our relationship with time, the yacht will offer a new perspective on discovering land from the sea, offering unforgettable experiences around iconic moorings and stopovers.”
The megayacht will have 54 suites, measuring between 45 m² (484 sq ft) and 230 m² (2,475 sq ft). Six of the suites will be ‘premium class’.
All suites will have panoramic windows and have been “designed as cocoons that open to the sea” with interiors “decorated with wood, leather and marble.”
The interiors of the Orient Express yacht Corinthian (above) have been revealed. All suites will have panoramic windows and have been “designed as cocoons that open to the sea.”
The rooms are decorated with ‘wood, leather and marble’ and there will be six ‘premium class’ suites
At 220 m (721 ft) long and with 4,500 square meters of sails mounted on three masts, the Orient Express Corinthian will be the “world’s largest sailing yacht.”
Maxime d’Angeac, artistic director of Orient Express, says: ‘All the suites and the entire design of the yacht have been conceived as unique spaces that break the limits of the classic decorative grammar of Orient Express while remaining faithful to its very codes. individuals.
“A contemporary vision of Orient Express, that of an era in which high quality is synonymous with excellence and demands a true aesthetic revolution.”
Orient Express Corinthian will have five restaurants and eight bars, including a “1930s-style speakeasy” and a 115-seat cabaret “exuding a Parisian atmosphere.”
Onboard facilities include a recording studio, cinema, spa and a 16.6 m (54 ft) long swimming pool.
The yachts are a collaboration between the Orient Express yachting division – Orient Express Silenseas – the French hotel brand Accor and the French shipbuilding company Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, says: ‘Tapping into its limitless imagination, Orient Express has conjured up a dream world full of discovery, encounters, movement and emotions.
‘With Orient Express Corinthian, the legend of the Orient Express now prepares to sail the best seas in the world, offering an unprecedented travel and adventure experience.
‘Inspired by the golden age of luxury cruising, the yacht reinvents movement and comfort on the water and is designed to meet the sustainability challenges of the future. It is a great source of pride for all of us.”
Maxime d’Angeac, artistic director of Orient Express, says that the yacht represents “a contemporary vision of Orient Express, that of an era in which high quality is synonymous with excellence and demands a true aesthetic revolution.”
The Corinthian, it has been announced, will set sail in June 2026 and will sail through the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas. Guests have been promised a “dream experience” while on board.
Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, says: “Tapping into its limitless imagination, Orient Express has conjured up a dream world full of discoveries, encounters, movement and emotions.”
Orient Express says: “Truly reinventing our relationship with time, the yacht will offer a new perspective on discovering land from the sea, offering unforgettable experiences around iconic moorings and stopovers.” The 54 suites will be between 45 m² and 230 m²
Orient Express Corinthian will have five restaurants and eight bars, including a “1930s-style speakeasy” and a 115-seat cabaret “exuding a Parisian atmosphere.” Onboard facilities include a recording studio, cinema, spa and a 16.6 m (54 ft) long swimming pool.