Golden age of cruising a step closer to returning: ‘Dreamlike’ interior of Orient Express yacht revealed, with the vessel launching in 2026 with 54 suites, a cinema and a swimming pool

Orient Express is bringing the luxury of its famous trains to the high seas with the launch of two stunning cruise ships.

Now the interiors of the first ship to set sail, the Orient Express Corinthian, have been revealed, with guests promised a ‘dreamlike experience’ while on board.

The Corinthian, it has been announced, will set sail in June 2026 and sail the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas. 

At 220m (721ft) long with 4,500 m sq (48,437 sq ft) of sails mounted on three masts, Orient Express Corinthian will be the ‘world’s largest sailing yacht’. 

In a statement, Orient Express says: ‘By combining the consummate workmanship 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 unrivalled, dreamlike experience enhanced by cutting-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 mega-yacht will have 54 suites, measuring between 45 m sq (484 sq ft) and 230 m sq (2,475 sq ft). Six of the suites will be ‘premium class’. 

All of the suites are set to have panoramic bay windows and have been ‘designed as cocoons opening onto the sea’ with interiors ‘decorated with wood, leather and marble’.

The rooms are decorated with ‘wood, leather and marble’ and there will be six ‘premium class’ suites

At 220m (721ft) long with 4,500 m sq of sails mounted on three masts, Orient Express Corinthian will be the ‘world’s largest sailing yacht’ 

Maxime d’Angeac, Artistic Director of Orient Express, says: ‘All the suites and the entire design of the yacht have been conceived as unique spaces that break the boundaries of Orient Express’s classic decorative grammar while remaining true to its very particular codes. 

‘A contemporary vision of Orient Express, that of an era in which 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 ‘exuding a Parisian atmosphere’. 

Facilities onboard include a recording studio, cinema, spa and a 16.6m (54ft) -long swimming pool. 

The yachts are a collaboration between the Orient Express sailing division – Orient Express Silenseas – French hospitality brand Accor and the French shipbuilding company Chantiers de l’Atlantique.

Sébastien Bazin, Accor Group Chairman & CEO, says: ‘Harnessing its boundless imagination, Orient Express has conjured up a dreamworld of discoveries, meetings, motion and emotions. 

‘With Orient Express Corinthian, the Orient Express legend is now preparing to sail the world’s finest seas offering an unprecedented experience of travel and adventure. 

‘Drawing inspiration from the golden age of luxury cruises, 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 in which 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 seas. Guests have been promised a ‘dreamlike experience’ while on board

Sébastien Bazin, Accor Group Chairman & CEO, says: ‘Harnessing its boundless imagination, Orient Express has conjured up a dreamworld of discoveries, meetings, motion 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, offering unforgettable experiences around iconic moorings and stopovers’. The 54 suites will measure between 45 m sq and 230 m sq

Orient Express Corinthian will have five restaurants and eight bars, including a ‘1930s style speakeasy’ and a 115-seat cabaret ‘exuding a Parisian atmosphere’. Facilities onboard include a recording studio, cinema, spa and a 16.6m- (54ft) long swimming pool