Golden age of cruising a step closer to returning: 'Dreamlike' interior of Orient Express yacht revealed, with the vessel launching in 2026 with 54 suites, a cinema and a swimming pool The Corinthian will sail the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas Orient Express Corinthian will be the 'world's largest sailing yacht' READ MORE: First-ever luxury sleeper train in England to launch in 2025 By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 10:49 EST, 13 November 2024 | Updated: 12:08 EST, 13 November 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Orient Express is bringing the luxury of its famous trains to the high seas with the launch of two stunning cruise ships. Now the interiors of the first ship to set sail, the Orient Express Corinthian , have been revealed, with guests promised a 'dreamlike experience' while on board. The Corinthian, it has been announced, will set sail in June 2026 and sail the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas.
At 220m (721ft) long with 4,500 m sq (48,437 sq ft) of sails mounted on three masts, Orient Express Corinthian will be the 'world's largest sailing yacht'. In a statement, Orient Express says: 'By combining the consummate workmanship of France ’s most talented gold and silversmiths with the excellence of the engineers working for one of the world’s most prestigious shipbuilders, Orient Express Corinthian offers an unrivalled, dreamlike experience enhanced by cutting-edge technology and perfect comfort on board. 'Truly reinventing our relationship with time, the y.