Golden age of cruising one step closer to return: ‘Dream-like’ interior of Orient Express yacht unveiled, with the ship set to launch in 2026 with 54 suites, a cinema and a swimming pool
Orient Express brings the luxury of its famous trains to the high seas with the launch of two beautiful cruise ships.
Now the interior of the first ship that left, the Orient Express Corinthianhave been unveiled, with guests on board promised a ‘dream-like experience’.
The Corinthian, it has been announced, will set sail in June 2026 and sail the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean.
With a length of 220 meters and 4,500 square meters of sails mounted on three masts, the Orient Express Corinthian will be ‘the largest sailing yacht in the world’.
In a statement, Orient Express said: ‘By combining the impeccable craftsmanship 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 unparalleled, dream-like experience, enhanced by advanced… 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.”
The megayacht will have 54 suites, with a surface area between 45 m² (484 sq ft) and 230 m² (2,475 sq ft). Six of the suites will be ‘premium class’.
All suites have panoramic bay windows and are ‘designed like cocoons overlooking the sea’ with interiors ‘decorated in wood, leather and marble’.
The interior of the Orient Express Corinthian yacht has been revealed (above). All suites have panoramic bay windows and are ‘designed like cocoons opening onto the sea’
The rooms are decorated with ‘wood, leather and marble’ and there will be six ‘premium class’ suites
With a length of 220 meters and 4,500 square meters of sails mounted on three masts, the Orient Express Corinthian will be ‘the largest sailing yacht in the world’
Maxime d’Angeac, Artistic Director of Orient Express, says: ‘All suites and the entire design of the yacht have been conceived as unique spaces that break the boundaries of the classic decorative grammar of Orient Express while remaining true to its very specific codes.
‘A contemporary vision of Orient Express, that of an era where high quality is synonymous with excellence and calls for a real aesthetic revolution.’
Orient Express Corinthian will have five restaurants and eight bars, including a 1930s-style speakeasy and a 115-seat cabaret that ‘exudes a Parisian atmosphere’.
Onboard facilities include a recording studio, cinema, spa and 16.6-metre swimming pool.
The yachts are a collaboration between the sailing division Orient Express – Orient Express Silenseas – the French catering brand Accor and the French shipbuilding company Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, said: “Orient Express has tapped into his boundless imagination and conjured up a dream world of discovery, encounters, movement and emotions.
‘With Orient Express Corinthian, the legend of the Orient Express now prepares to sail the most beautiful seas in the world and offer an unprecedented experience of travel and adventure.
‘Inspired by the golden age of luxury cruising, the yacht reinvents movement and comfort on the water and is designed to meet the sustainability challenges of the future. It’s a great source of pride for all of us.”
Maxime d’Angeac, artistic director of Orient Express, says the yacht “represents a contemporary vision of Orient Express, that of an era where high quality is synonymous with excellence and calls for a real aesthetic revolution”
The Corinthian, it has been announced, will set sail in June 2026 and sail the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean. Guests are promised a ‘dream-like experience’ on board
Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, said: “Orient Express has used its boundless imagination and conjured up a dream world of discoveries, encounters, movement and emotions.”
Orient Express says: ‘Truly reinventing our relationship with time, the yacht will offer a new perspective for discovering the land from the sea and deliver unforgettable experiences around iconic moorings and stopovers.’ The 54 suites will be between 45 m² and 230 m² in size
Orient Express Corinthian will have five restaurants and eight bars, including a 1930s-style speakeasy and a 115-seat cabaret that “exudes a Parisian atmosphere.” Onboard facilities include a recording studio, cinema, spa and 16.6 meter swimming pool
