Hotel Designs
Orient Express Corinthian, the first of the two Orient Express yachts, will set sail in June 2026 to cruise de Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas. Here’s what we know…
A sleekly lined jewel of technology designed by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in partnership with Accor, Orient Express Corinthian will be the world’s largest sailing yacht. Spanning an impressive 220 meters and sporting 4,500 square meters 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 décor 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.
« The entire design of the yacht including ear of its suites 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 », 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. »