Orient Express Corinthian. Orient Express
Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, has officially begun its journey at sea.
The 722-foot vessel was christened at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, before setting sail toward the French Riviera.
Orient Express Corinthian. Orient Express
Built by Orient Express in partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique, the yacht was launched from the Joubert dry dock. After the ceremony, it departed on May 2, 2026, heading to the Mediterranean for its first season.
Orient Express Corinthian. Orient Express
The ship uses a hybrid propulsion system powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), which reduces emissions compared to traditional marine diesel.
Its interiors, designed by artistic director Maxime d’Angeac, blend the elegance of classic train travel and historic ocean liners with a modern, stylish look.
Orient Express Corinthian. Orient Express
Spread across four decks, the yacht offers 54 spacious suites, ranging from 485 to 2,476 square feet.
Laurent Castaing, CEO of the French shipyard, said:
“For more than 160 years, Chantiers de l’Atlantique has been building ships that define their era. Orient Express Corinthian is the latest proof of this: 720 feet, 15,000 tonnes carried by the wind, three SolidSail sails… the fruit of 10 years of research and development. It is a concrete, technical response to the decarbonisation challenges facing maritime transport.”
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