It is 140 years since the launch of its first luxury trains, but now the Orient Express legend continues with the unveiling of the world’s largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas.
The result of a unique French partnership between Accor, a world leader in hospitality, and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a globally leading shipbuilding company, will be an extraordinary sailing yacht of the future that is set to sail in 2026.
“With Orient Express Silenseas we are beginning a new chapter in our history, taking the experience and excellence of luxury travel and transposing it onto the world’s most beautiful seas,” says Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor.
“This exceptional sailing yacht will offer unparalleled service and refined design spaces, reminiscent of the golden age of mythical cruises.
“Innovation is at the heart of this ultra-modern ship. It is a boat designed to make dreams a reality, a showcase for the best of French savoir-faire.”
The Orient Express Silenseas is set to sail in 2026
The first of two yachts on order, the 220-meter-long Silenseas will feature 54 suites measuring on average 70-square-meters, including a monumental 1,415-square-meter Presidential Suite, two swimming pools including a lap pool, two restaurants and a speakeasy bar.