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A FIRST LOOK AT ORIENT EXPRESS’ NEW SAILING YACHT
Luxury travel brand Orient Express unveils new details about their sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, slated to hit the seas in the summer of 2026.
Under the aegis of Accor, the Orient Express brand is turning heads with a whole coterie of new luxury trains and hotels; however one of the most exciting and in-demand products is sure to be the new sailing yacht, the Orient Express Corinthian.
Slated to set sail on the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean in 2026, the new vessel will be the world’s largest sailing yacht at 220 meters (nearly 723 feet), capable of reaching speeds of 17 knots by wind alone. Nates-based Chantiers de l’Atlantique, one of the world’s largest shipyards, is behind the new build, and signature features include three inclinable masts.
As with the other Orient Express products, the Orient Express Corinthian will embody the golden age of travel with silver and gold interior accents; plenty of rich leather; and opulent red-veined marble. The overall color scheme features dark browns, rich oranges and lavish cream whites. Design details include Greek key patterns, nautical references, and mid-century-meets-art-deco flourishes. There will be 54 total cabins, with 48 suites, stationed on Deck 4, Deck 5 and Deck 6, and 6 premium class suites on Deck 7. All have wide, panoramic windows for taking the ocean views.
The ship’s good looks come care of Artistic Director of Orient Express, Paris-based architect Maxime d’Angeac, who also designed the Guerlain boutique on the Champs Elysées and many residential projects across Europe.