Orient Express unveils Orient Express Corinthian, setting new standards in luxury

Orient Express sets a new standard of excellence, bringing a spirit of quiet revolution to the world of exceptional sailing. In June 2026, Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, will take to the open sea, tracing a course through the French and Italian Rivieras, jewels of the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas.

While awaiting the launch of reservations on March 25, 2025, travelers can officially explore orient-express.com/sailingyachts, a portal to dream of odysseys to come, an invitation to anticipate the journey ahead, and to reimagine the art of sailing.

A triumph of engineering and artistry, Orient Express Corinthian is the product of a visionary collaboration between Orient Express and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a world leader in naval innovation. Designed with both grandeur and purpose, the vessel represents a seamless convergence of ultimate refinement and cutting-edge innovation, two hallmarks of French excellence.

Her dimensions are extraordinary – 220 meters (722 feet) in length, with three towering masts supporting 1,500 square meters (16,145 square feet) of rigid sails. Yet beyond its sheer scale, she is a pioneer: Orient Express Corinthian is the first sailing yacht equipped with the revolutionary ‘SolidSail’ propulsion system. Its three tilting, rotating masts optimize performance under sail, harnessing the wind with exceptional efficiency and reducing reliance on conventional fuels. This advanced system is further supported by a hybrid propulsion solution powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), which offers a substantial reduction in emissions compared to traditional marine fuels, marking a meaningful step toward more sustainable navigation.

The commitment to sustainability runs deep. An AI-driven detection system minimizes the risk of marine mammal collisions, while dynamic positioning technology eliminates the need for anchoring, preserving delicate seabeds. Every aspect of the ship’s design is calibrated to protect the ocean it traverses.

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