This Iconic Luxury Train Will Debut the World's Largest Sailing Yacht — and We Have the First Look

The ship draws inspiration from the golden age of train travel.

You're probably familiar with the Orient Express as a train. But what if we told you you'll soon be able to experience the Orient Express at sea? The glamorous 20th-century atmosphere of the iconic train is being brought into the world of cruising via a pair of ultra-luxe sailing yachts, and we've just received a first look inside.

Scheduled to debut in June 2026, Orient Express Corinthian is the first of two Orient Express ships. At about 721 feet long, it will be the world's largest sailing yacht, capable of sailing at speeds up to 17 knots (about 20 miles per hour) purely using the wind. While the ship might be brand new, its interiors take cues from the design legacy of the Orient Express.

"All the suites have been imagined as unique spaces, taken from the classic decorative grammar of Orient Express, but faithful to its distinctive codes,” Maxime d'Angeac, the artistic director of Orient Express, said in a statement provided to Travel + Leisure. "It's a contemporary vision of Orient Express, from an era when high quality is synonymous with excellence, and calls for a veritable aesthetic revolution. "

The ship will have 54 suites ranging in size from 484 square feet to 2,476 square feet, each featuring panoramic bay windows with perfect views of the sea. Design details include warm wood paneling, geometric art deco patterns, and sumptuous upholstery, from velvet to leather.

As for public spaces, there will be five restaurants and eight bars, including a 1930s-style speakeasy, as well as an art deco–inspired cabaret, a cinema, a spa, and a swim lane.

"With Orient Express Corinthian, the Orient Express legend is now ready to set sail on the world's most beautiful seas, offering an unparalleled experience of travel and discovery," Sébastien Bazin, Accor CEO and Chairman, said in a statement provided to T+L. "A yacht inspired by the golden age of luxury cruising, reinventing movement and comfort on the water, and designed to meet the sustainable challenges of tomorrow. It's a source of pride for us all."