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‘Orient Express Corinthian’ by Orient Express Sailing Yachts, part of Accor.
Orient Express has announced a new set of sailing yacht itineraries for 2027, marking the arrival of a second vessel and a broader European focus. The expansion builds on the brand’s move into the maritime space and follows its first planned sailing season in the Mediterranean and Caribbean in 2026.
The luxury travel brand, best known for its historic trains, will operate two sailing yachts from 2027: Orient Express Corinthian (the world’s largest sailing yacht) and her sister vessel, Orient Express Olympian.
The interiors are overseen by architect Maxime d’Angeac, artistic director of Orient Express. His design draws on early twentieth-century rail travel and ocean liners, reworked for a contemporary setting. French craftspeople have contributed to furnishings and finishes throughout the yachts, with an emphasis on durability and long-term use rather than decorative excess.