Orient Express unveiled details of the first of the two Orient Express yachts, built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique and slated for 2026 delivery.
The company also confirmed the 120-guest Orient Express Corinthian will eb deployed in the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas,
“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,” said Sébastien Bazin, chairman and CEO of Accor Group, which owns the Orient Express brand.
Designed by architect Maxime d’Angeac ship yacht will feature a design inspired by the golden age of the Orient Express as well as innovation and comfort.
“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,” explained d’Angeac. “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.”
According to the company, the vessel will feature a fusion of luxury and cutting-edge engineering to the seas. The sailing yacht will feature 54 suites ranging from 45 to 230 square meters, each offering panoramic bay windows.
The interior, featuring materials such as wood, leather and marble, is designed for maximum privacy and comfort
The Corinthian will offer five restaurants and eight bars, including a 1930s-inspired venue designed affer a speakeasy. There will also be a 115-seat cabaret exuding a Parisian atmosphere with art deco overtones, a recording studio, a cinema and a spa round up the range of services available to passengers, the company said.
In addition is a recording studio, cinema and a spa.
The yacht’s marina, located at the stern, provides a refined setting for waterfront dining and activities, while the 16.6-meter swimming pool on deck six offers a refreshing retreat, according to the company.