The Orient Express hasn’t even set sail yet, but that hasn’t stopped him from hammering out ambitious plans for the future.
The Accor brand has just announced a new travel collection for 2027, with Yacht Corinthian And Olympian Ready to cover new territory in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
722 feet Corinthianaka the world’s largest sailing yacht, will take to the seas in June 2026 for an inaugural season of voyages through the Med and the Caribbean, including routes to the Côte d’Azur, the Italian Riviera, and the Adriatic. It will join its 721-foot sisters, Olympianin 2027, with both vessels taking guests on new voyages through Greece, Turkey, Great Britain, and Scandinavia.
One itinerary includes a stop at the island of Paros in the Aegean Sea.
The Orient Express
A Med Adventure runs across the Aegean from Piraeus, Greece and Sporades from Istanbul, Turkey. Another stretch, at Valletta in Malta, runs through the Ionian Sea before ending in Piraeus. As for the UK, the first journey starts on the Thames in London, then heads to Torquay and Cowes on England’s south coast before heading to Saint-Malo and Honfleur in France. The second begins in London, then traces the east coast of the UK to Edinburgh, Scotland, before heading further north to Norway and Denmark. The third actually starts in Copenhagen, Denmark, goes up the coast of Norway to the North Sea, then continues to Scotland and London.
Like previous voyages, each new route will take advantage of favorable winds to reduce environmental impact. Both ships are equipped with a solid-sail propulsion system consisting of three masks with a total sail surface area of approximately 50,000 square feet. Designed by Chantiers de Letantique, the innovative setup enables the mass to tilt and rotate to maximize airflow, thereby reducing fuel consumption, lower operating costs, reduced emissions and increased efficiency.
Another adventure includes a stop in Istanbul, Turkey.
The Orient Express
Guests will also travel in the lap of luxury: the Orient Express designed by Artistic Director Maxime d’Injec. Corinthian And Olympian Reflect the golden age of rail travel and sea voyages in chic, contemporary decor. Each yacht offers just 54 suites with private terraces and/or panoramic windows. The ships also feature restaurants by Michelin-starred chef Yank Elno and spas by Guerlain, meaning guests can relax and recharge after their drawn-out cultural encounters.
You can book your journey through the Orient Express website today.
