Around 140 years after making its debut as one of the most luxurious trains in the world, the iconic Orient Express is branching out into the cruising world.
Orient Express Silensea, the very first Orient Express sailing ship, has just been unveiled by French hospitality group Accor.
Due to set sail in the spring of 2026, the 220-meter vessel, inspired by the Golden Age of the French Riviera, will take the title of world’s largest sailing yacht on its launch, according to Accor.
With room for up to 120 passengers, Orient Express Silenseas is to feature 54 suites, including a 1,415-square-meter Presidential Suite, two swimming pools, two restaurants and a speakeasy bar.
Powered by a hybrid propulsion formula that combines wind power with an engine fueled by liquefied natural gas, the ship will also hold an amphitheater cabaret, where guests will be treated to special performances, as well as a private recording studio.