The words ‘Orient Express’ conjures rail more readily than sail, but that could change this year.
140 years after the launch of the luxury train line, the
140 years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the unveiling of the world s largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas. This revolution in maritime history is an ambitious undertaking that pushes the limits of what is possible. The result of a unique French partnership between world leader in hospitality Accor and Chantiers de l Atlantique, a globally leading shipbuilding company, this extraordinary sailing yacht of the future with spectacular interiors will set sail in 2026.