MONOCLE
janvier 2026
Stella Roos
‘Orient Express Corinthian’ by Orient Express Sailing Yachts, part of Accor.
Georges Nagelmackers launched the Orient Express in the 1880s, after crossing the Atlantic on Cunard ocean liners and deciding to bring the same level of comfort to European sleeper trains. The French-built Orient Express Corinthian, which sets sail in June, features three masts across its 220-metre hull, making it the world’s largest sailing yacht. With art deco interiors by Maxime d’Angeac, it is a far cry from the impersonal luxury of many yachts. Its 54 rooms have hardwood walls and marble bathrooms, and there’s a speakeasy onboard. Shorter, sleeper-train-length stays are also available, including a four-night jaunt to the Venice Film Festival in July.