July 2, 2025
‘it’s not a cruise. It’s a journey,’ says Global Sales Chief Pascal Visintainer
Although Orient Express Corinthian will be similar in size to other new luxury yacht products from rival hospitality brands, the experience will be entirely different, Global Chief Sales Officer Accor Luxury & Lifestyle Pascal Visintainer has insisted.
Read More…June 20, 2025
The world’s largest sailing yacht has hit water ahead of its May 2026 launch
The world’s largest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, has been floated out in Saint-Nazaire, France – an important milestone for the Accor-owned project.
Read More…March 24, 2025
Crew, tech and hotel management of Orient Express Corinthian, Olympian approved
V.Ships Leisure, part of V.Group, is partnering with Orient Express Sailing Yachts for the management of its two sailing yachts, Orient Express Corinthian and Orient Express Olympian.
Read More…March 5, 2025
World’s largest sailing yacht will launch in France in June 2026
Orient Express has released a preview of the inaugural season for its first 54-luxury suite sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian. What will be the world’s largest sailing yacht, will take to the open sea from 6 June 2026, operating a series of cruises through the French and Italian Rivieras, the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas.
Read More…February 3, 2025
Dual ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlanique Saint-Nazaire shipyard
Orient Express and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrated a highly symbolic dual ceremony, opening a new chapter for Orient Express Sailing Yachts.
Read More…December 6, 2024
Acclaimed Chef Yannick Alléno to add his French culinary flair on the track and sea
Orient Express has confirmed the appointment of Yannick Alléno, one of the most innovative and prestigious chefs on the international culinary scene, as Executive Chef of the legendary Orient Express Train. Alléno will also lead the culinary experience aboard the world’s largest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian.
Read More…November 15, 2024
The world’s largest sailing yacht will feature decor inspired by the golden age of travel
An early look at the interiors of the world’s largest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, has revealed décor inspired by the golden age of travel.
Read More…June 14, 2024
New strategic partnership with Accor to accelerate development of hospitality brand
Accor and LVMH have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express, a legendary House synonymous for more than a century with the most exclusive travel experiences.
Read More…April 2, 2024
Chantiers de l’Atlantique commences work on first Orient Express Silenseas sailing ship
The first sheet metal cutting ceremony for Orient Express Corinthian, the first ship in the Orient Express Silenseas fleet, was held on Thursday last week at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
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