A Mediterranean Odyssey : Orient Express Sailing Yachts Launches Reservations

Set Sail with Orient Express

Orient Express Sailing Yachts is now accepting reservations for the Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, which will launch in summer 2026. Travellers are invited to join its inaugural sailing season from May to October 2026, anticipating an unmatched sailing adventure aboard this eagerly awaited vessel.

Following a path carved by the wind, each journey unfolds new discoveries across the Mediterranean and Adriatic, offering a unique freedom to explore. Whether embarking on two to eight-night sailings or extending into longer adventures, each voyage is designed to showcase breathtaking coastal vistas. The Orient Express Corinthian navigates according to the best winds to lessen its ecological footprint and delivers a genuine luxury sailing experience in line with the renowned brand.

The ship will visit renowned ports that inspire thoughts of luxury and charm, like Monte-Carlo, Portofino, and Saint-Tropez. In addition to these well-known locations, it reveals hidden, charming harbors: Portoferraio, Napoleon’s hidden island getaway; Saint-Florent, featuring a fishing port set within the lush Corsican landscape; and Lerici, a gem of the Gulf of La Spezia, historically celebrated as the Gulf of Poets.

A voyage along the coasts that have enchanted enthusiasts and inspired artists for ages. Thirty-five ports, each a tribute to the Mediterranean in its brightest form, showcasing pristine nature alongside effortless beauty, where history exists within the harmonious rhythms of life.

The Orient Express Corinthian offers more than a historical journey; it invites you to experience the Mediterranean’s most vibrant highlights. Starting in Venice, vibrant with artistic life during the Biennale and the Mostra, and continuing to St. Tropez, where sails flutter on the horizon during Les Voiles, it culminates in Monaco, home to the world’s most exquisite yachts showcased at the Yacht Show. Each location is thoughtfully selected to envelop guests in a harmonious fusion of tradition and contemporary elegance.

Orient Express Corinthian features only 54 suites, varying from 45 to 230 square meters (463 to 2422 feet), making space a true luxury. Every moment aboard offers handcrafted experiences. An all-inclusive philosophy guarantees a seamless blend of pleasure, enlightenment, and reconnection.

Architect Maxime d’Angeac, serving as Artistic Director of Orient Express, has conceptualized interiors that transform the golden age of travel through a modern and sophisticated lens. Whether traversing railways or sailing the open sea, the experience is a study in motion, revealing an ever-evolving landscape and showcasing exemplary hospitality, where service feels intuitive and every detail is carefully crafted. Each moment onboard is both present and timeless.

Under the culinary expertise of multi-Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno, guests can relish every moment across numerous restaurants and various bars and lounges, including a cozy Art Deco-inspired speakeasy. Complementing this world of refined enjoyment are a 115-seat cabaret, a cutting-edge recording studio, two pools, and a marina, all of which ensure that each evening holds the potential for a unique experience.

In addition, at various stops, the Orient Express Corinthian turns destinations into memorable experiences filled with culture, history, and craftsmanship through all-inclusive offerings. From exclusive access to the archaeological treasures of Pompeii and a private tour with dinner at the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice, to the excitement of racing a car on the famed Circuit Paul Ricard, each moment crafts enduring memories.

Now that reservations are open, discerning travellers worldwide are invited to experience a sailing journey unlike any other—an adventure defined by elegance, innovation, and timelessness aboard.