ORIENT EXPRESS CORINTHIAN UNVEILS ITS DESIGN AND INTERIORS IN ALL THEIR SPLENDOUR
The first of the two Orient Express yachts, will set sail in June 2026 to cruise the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas. |
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ORIENT EXPRESS CORINTHIAN UNVEILS ITS DESIGN AND INTERIORS IN ALL THEIR SPLENDOUR
The first of the two Orient Express yachts, will set sail in June 2026 to cruise the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas. |
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2024-11-13
 Photo credit © Franck Juery / Orient Express
A sleekly lined jewel of technology designed by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Orient Express Corinthian will be the world’s largest sailing yacht.
Spanning an impressive 220 m and sporting 4,500 m² of sails mounted on three inclinable masts, the ship will be able to reach a speed of 17 knots propelled solely by the wind.
Designed by architect Maxime d’Angeac, Artistic Director of Orient Express, the yacht will boast exceptionally refined decor inspired by the golden age of the Orient Express and the spirit of innovation and comfort that has bestowed legendary status on this iconic brand.
“All the suites and the entire design of the yacht have been conceived as unique spaces that break the boundaries of Orient Express’s classic decorative grammar while remaining true to its very particular codes,” Maxime d’Angeac explains. “A contemporary vision of Orient Express, that of an era in which high quality is synonymous with excellence and calls for a real aesthetic revolution.”
By combining the consummate workmanship of France’s most talented gold and silversmiths with the excellence of the engineers working for one of the world’s most prestigious shipbuilders, Orient Express Corinthian offers an unrivalled, dreamlike experience enhanced by cutting-edge technology and perfect comfort on board. Truly reinventing our relationship with time, the yacht will offer a new perspective for discovering the land from the sea, offering unforgettable experiences around iconic moorings and stopovers.
Orient Express Corinthian houses 54 suites measuring between 45 m² and 230 m², each one comprising a luxurious bubble offering passengers total intimacy and utmost comfort. 48 of the suites are located on decks 4, 5 and 6, while six premium class suites are situated on deck 7.
Featuring panoramic bay windows guaranteeing stunning views, Orient Express Corinthian’s suites have all been designed as cocoons opening onto the sea. Havens of peace, relaxation and contemplation, the suites offer passengers intimate surroundings in which to read, write, eat and drink, or simply chill out while admiring the view. All of the rooms are decorated with wood, leather and marble fashioned by exceptionally talented, meticulously selected craftsmen and women.
And to satisfy all tastes, the yacht boasts five elegant restaurants adorned with warm and timeless decor, each with its own strong personality. Eight bars including a 1930s-style speakeasy, a 115-seat cabaret exuding a Parisian atmosphere with art deco overtones, a recording studio, a cinema and a spa round up the range of services available to passengers.
The marina at the stern of the boat offers a prestigious setting, far from the madding crowd, to enjoy dinners and sea activities right at the water’s edge. And for total relaxation, the 16.60 m long swimming pool on deck 6 provides a perfect opportunity for swimmers to keep in shape.
And so, 140 years after the launch of the first luxury trains and a century after the epochmaking maiden voyage of the Normandie steamer, Orient Express Corinthian continues to write history and perpetuate the Orient Express legend by adding a maritime chapter that innovates with style and panache.
About Orient Express
Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the art of travel with luxury trains, unique experiences and collections of rare objects. And coming soon: its first hotels around the world, with the opening of Orient Express La Minerva Rome in late 2024 and Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovanelli in Venice in 2025. The luxury travel experience will continue with the launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express in 2025, followed by Orient Express Corinthian in 2026, the first of two Orient Express Silenseas ships, and finally, the return of the legendary Orient Express train to railways.
About Orient Express Corinthian
The result of an exceptional French partnership between Accor, the world leader in hospitality, and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a leading global builder of cruise liners, the futuristic Orient Express Corinthian, an exceptional yacht boasting spectacular interiors, will set sail in 2026. Capitalising on the experience gained in the world of ocean racing, Orient Express Corinthian will be propelled by sails designed with the revolutionary ‘SolidSail’ technology: three rigid sails, each spanning 1,500 m², will be mounted with spritsail rigging on three inclinable masts towering over 100 m high, allowing up to 100% propulsion under suitable weather conditions. To make the voyage even more sustainable, sailpower will be backed up by a state-of-the-art LNG-powered engine capable of running on green hydrogen once the corresponding technology has been approved for ocean-going passenger ships.
 Orient Express Corinthian Suite
Photo credit © Maxime d’Angeac / Orient Express
 Orient Express Corinthian suite view
Photo credit © Alixe Lay / Orient Express
 Orient Express Corinthian Exterior
Photo credit © Orient Express
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