Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, has been christened in a ceremony in Brittany, France, where she’ll set sail on 2 May, 2026.
The 54-suite yacht was built in France by close to 2,000 craftsmen, artists and ateliers by Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
Each suite has been designed to reflect the “golden age of travel” with panoramic windows, leather and “precious wood veneers”, while Penthouse suites have marble baths and terraces with Jacuzzis.
Choose from five restaurants and private dining rooms led by Michelin-starred Yannick Alléno, eight bars, including an Art Deco speakeasy, or a 115-seat cabaret.
The Guerlain spa has a 16.5-metre swimming lane, a pool and a marina area, and there is also a fitness and yoga studio.
Chantiers de l’Atlantique CEO Laurent Castaing says for more than one hundred and sixty years it has been building ships that define their era.
“This is proof of that: 720 feet, 15,000 tonnes carried by the wind, three SolidSail sails… the fruit of ten years of research and development. It is a concrete, technical response to the decarbonisation challenges facing maritime transport. But above all, it is the work of men and women of exceptional dedication and passion.”
Accor Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin says bringing Orient Express to the sea fits naturally “within the imagination of the legendary brand”.
“Orient Express Corinthian embodies this vision with majesty and boldness. Thanks to its sail-powered propulsion, its spaces enhanced by rare materials, and by offering a unique experience designed for an international clientele, we have met a threefold challenge: industrial, architectural, and artistic.
“This sailing vessel, born from the collaboration and trust built over the past two years between Accor and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, now proudly showcases the very best of French expertise and craftsmanship.”
From May to October 2026, Orient Express Corinthian will sail the Mediterranean and the Adriatic, before crossing the Atlantic for the Caribbean. In 2027, she’ll sail the eastern Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Orient Express Corinthian’s sister ship, Orient Express Olympian, is currently being fitted out following her launch on 17 April 2026.
For more information, visit Orient Express.
