” The imagination of the Orient Express is limitless, it is a universe of dreams, meetings, movements and emotions. Inspired by the golden age of luxury cruising, Orient Express Corinthian reinvents movement and comfort on the water and is designed to meet the environmental challenges of tomorrow. Pride for all of us “, explain Sebastien BazinCEO of Accor.
Technological gem using the experience of sea racing participants, design by Chantiers de l’Atlantiquewith clean lines Orient Express Corinthian will be the largest sailing ship in the world.
220 meters long, with a 4,500 m² sail area deployed on three tilting masts, with a revolutionary technological design. ‘SolidSail‘, the ship will be able to reach a speed of 17 knots, pushed only by the force of the wind.
For a more environmentally friendly sea journey, a hybrid formula is offered will combine the energy of sailing with the motor.” State of the art » runs on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and will allow the use of green hydrogen once the technology is adopted on an ocean-going passenger ship.
The sailboat is equipped by an architect Maxime d’Anjacartistic director of Orient Express with exceptional, sophisticated contemporary decor inspired by the golden age of the Orient Express and the spirit of innovation and comfort that made this iconic brand a legend.
By combining the quality of jewelery work of some of the most advanced French craftsmen with the quality of the engineers of one of the best shipyards in the world, Orient Express Corinthian strives to “to offer a unique experience combining dreams, technology and comfort on board.” AND “rethink relationships over time” allowing you to discover the land by arriving by sea and enjoy authentic experiences from anchorages and iconic stops.
