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Orient Express Corinthian has been named at the Joubert graving dock in Saint-Nazaire, France, in an April 29 ceremony with builder Chantiers de l’Atlantique. The first vessel for Orient Express Sailing Yachts departed Saint-Nazaire on May 2 for the French Riviera, opening an inaugural season in the Mediterranean. Billed by the companies as the world’s largest sailing yacht, the 220-meter vessel is also described by Orient Express as the first cruise ship fitted with Chantiers’ SolidSail wind-propulsion system. The ship measures about 26,300 GT, with a displacement of roughly 15,000 tonnes, and follows a decade of SolidSail development. “It is a concrete, technical response to the decarbonization challenges facing maritime transport,” Laurent Castaing, chief executive officer of Chantiers de l’Atlantique, said of the ship. Castaing also credited the shipyard’s teams and thanked Orient Express for backing the project from its outset. ## SolidSail system enters cruise operation Orient Express Corinthian carries three rigid SolidSail rigs, each with 1,500 square meters of sail area and rising more than 100 meters. Chantiers says the automated rigs can rotate 360 degrees and tilt up to 70 degrees, allowing the ship to adjust sail position for wind direction and reduce air draft for bridge passages. During sea trials in February, the vessel reached 12 knots in 20-knot winds using sail power alone. The sailing system is paired with LNG-powered hybrid propulsion, while other design features include dynamic positioning to hold position without anchoring and an AI-assisted detection system for marine mammals and objects at sea. During an early Lisbon call, the ship lowered its sails to pass beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge, which has 70 meters of clearance for vessels, before approaching the Lisbon Cruise Terminal. ## Inaugural season and sister ship From May to October 2026, Orient Express Corinthian is scheduled to sail in the Mediterranean and Adriatic before crossing the Atlantic in autumn for a Caribbean winter season. In 2027, the ship is scheduled for itineraries in the eastern Mediterranean and Northern Europe. The vessel has 54 suites across four decks, ranging from 45 to 230 square meters, and is designed for about 110 guests. Onboard spaces include five restaurants and private dining rooms, a 115-seat theater, a recording studio, a spa, a pool and a marina. Sébastien Bazin, chairman and chief executive officer of Accor, told ceremony attendees that taking Orient Express to sea fits naturally with the brand’s identity. Orient Express has been part of Accor Group since 2022, and Accor and LVMH formed a partnership in 2024 aimed at developing the brand across hospitality and travel products. The next vessel in the program, Orient Express Olympian, is being fitted out at the Penhoët quay in Saint-Nazaire following its April 17 launch. Its delivery is scheduled for 2027.

Orient Express Corinthian has completed its first sea trials, marking an early milestone for the 15,000-ton vessel that is slated to enter service in 2026 as the brand’s first ship in the cruise sector. Builder Chantiers de l’Atlantique said the initial program successfully tested the yacht’s SolidSail wind-propulsion technology ahead of a planned second-quarter 2026 delivery. ## Sea trials show 12 knots under sail on a 15,000-ton ship Chantiers de l’Atlantique said the Corinthian reached 12 knots using sails alone in 20-knot winds during the first series of trials focused on sail propulsion, calling the result a first at this scale. The ship is being built in France and is designed to carry 108 passengers. Orient Express is positioning the project as an expansion of its brand from rail and hospitality into maritime travel, with the Corinthian being billed as the world’s largest sailing yacht ahead of its debut season. ## How SolidSail is designed to work at sea and in port approaches According to the shipyard, the Corinthian’s rig consists of three masts totaling 1,500 square meters of sail area and rising more than 100 meters. The system is designed for automated piloting, with the goal of enabling operation on wind propulsion alone when conditions allow. The shipyard also said the sails can rotate 360 degrees, allowing the rig to be positioned for efficiency regardless of heading or wind direction. Beyond wind-only operation, the sail plan is intended to support the vessel’s LNG-powered engines as part of a hybrid configuration that the builder says is aimed at reducing emissions. A tilting capability is also built into the concept, allowing the sails to be positioned close to horizontal to help the ship pass under bridges when routing requires it. Chantiers de l’Atlantique added that the rigging was designed, developed, and manufactured in France’s Brittany and Pays de la Loire regions. ## Suite-only layout and onboard venues Orient Express Corinthian is being marketed as a small-ship luxury product with a suite-only layout. The ship is set to feature 54 suites ranging from roughly 500 to 2,500 square feet. Public spaces and amenities highlighted by the company and shipyard include a spa partnership with Guerlain, a cabaret with seating for 115, a recording studio, two pools, and a total of 10 bars and restaurants. Culinary programming is set to be overseen by chef Yannick Alléno, whose restaurant group holds 17 Michelin stars across its portfolio. ## Where Corinthian is expected to sail in 2026, and how the program expands in 2027 Chantiers de l’Atlantique has the Corinthian scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2026, with entry into service planned in the Mediterranean ahead of the summer 2026 season. Early itinerary descriptions for the inaugural year include sailings along the French and Italian rivieras, as well as itineraries across the Mediterranean and Adriatic, followed by a transatlantic crossing and a winter season in the Caribbean. * **2026 debut season:** The Corinthian is expected to operate in the Mediterranean ahead of summer 2026, including itineraries that include the French and Italian rivieras and broader Mediterranean and Adriatic sailings. * **Winter 2026 repositioning:** After its initial Mediterranean operation, the ship is set to reposition later in 2026 for a winter season in the Caribbean, with a transatlantic crossing described as part of the inaugural-year program. * **2027 expansion:** Orient Express’ schedule calls for both ships to operate in the Mediterranean, while the Corinthian is slated to add the brand’s first Eastern Mediterranean itineraries, including calls in Greece and Türkiye. * **Olympian’s 2027 Northern Europe season:** The second ship, Orient Express Olympian, is scheduled to begin with Western Mediterranean itineraries in late May 2027 before a repositioning voyage to Northern Europe in early July for cruises to the British Isles, Scandinavia, the North Sea, and the Baltic. For Northern Europe, Orient Express has highlighted calls at Copenhagen and Honfleur, sailings that visit the Norwegian fjords and the Danish Straits, and itineraries featuring St. Malo with access to Mont-Saint-Michel. The company has also said the Olympian will offer departures from Downtown London. ## A newbuild enters a crowded luxury pipeline through 2027 The Corinthian is arriving as the luxury cruise segment continues to add capacity, with an industry overview of the current luxury orderbook listing more than three dozen vessels launching through 2027. The same snapshot names additional entries such as Four Seasons I, Emerald Kaia, Explora III, and Seven Seas Prestige alongside the Orient Express Corinthian and Orient Express Olympian. With initial sea trials completed and delivery targeted for the second quarter of 2026, Chantiers de l’Atlantique has indicated the next steps for the Corinthian include further testing and completion work ahead of the ship’s Mediterranean entry into service. ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ### When is Orient Express Corinthian scheduled to be delivered? Chantiers de l’Atlantique has the ship scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2026, with entry into service planned for the Mediterranean ahead of the summer 2026 season. ### How fast did the ship go using only sails during trials? Chantiers de l’Atlantique said the Corinthian reached 12 knots under sail alone in 20-knot winds during its initial propulsion-focused sea trials. ### Where will the Corinthian operate in its inaugural season? The ship is expected to enter service in the Mediterranean for summer 2026, including itineraries described along the French and Italian rivieras and across the Mediterranean and Adriatic, before repositioning for a winter 2026 season in the Caribbean that includes a transatlantic crossing. ### What is the SolidSail system on Orient Express Corinthian? SolidSail is the wind-propulsion system being installed on the ship. The shipyard says it features large rotating rigs with automated piloting and is designed both for wind-only operations in suitable conditions and to work alongside the vessel’s LNG-powered engines in a hybrid setup. ### Where will Orient Express Olympian sail in its first season? Orient Express said the Olympian will begin with Western Mediterranean itineraries in late May 2027 and then reposition to Northern Europe in early July for cruises to the British Isles, Scandinavia, the North Sea, and the Baltic, including highlighted calls such as Copenhagen and Honfleur.

Orient Express Corinthian, the world's largest sailing yacht, has been named in Saint-Nazaire, France. The vessel is the result of a collaboration between Orient Express and Chantiers de l'Atlantique. She is the first cruise ship equipped with the SolidSail wind propulsion system, developed by Chantiers de l'Atlantique. Her three rigs, each spanning 1,500 m² and rising to over 320 feet, are fully automated and capable of delivering 100% wind-powered propulsion in favorable conditions. Rotating through 360 degrees, they maintain optimal trim on any point of sail, whatever the wind direction. With carbon masts that cant to 70 degrees - the ship clears the world's great bridges without difficulty. Flying the French flag, the vessel is 220-meters long and will sail her inaugural season in the Mediterranean. Sea trials conducted in February 2026 confirmed her performance: in 20 knots of wind, this vessel made 12 knots under sail alone - a first for a ship of this size. This system is complemented by hybrid LNG propulsion and numerous energy efficiency features, earning her the best EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) rating in her class, far ahead of any other vessel of comparable size. An AI-assisted detection system continuously monitors for marine...

世界最大の大型クルーズ帆船、風力のみで速力12ノットを記録 大型クルーズ帆船「Orient Express Corinthian」出典：Chantiers de l'Atlantique フランスのアトランティーク造船所（Chantiers de l'Atlantique）は、建造中の大型クルーズ帆船「Orient Express Corinthian」で実施した帆走試験で速力12ノットに達したことを発表しました。 風速20ノット（10.3m/s）という条件下でおこなわれた帆走試験で、風のみを動力源として速力12ノット（22.2km/h）を記録。この規模の帆船としては初の快挙だという。 大型クルーズ帆船「Orient Express Corinthian」は、最大の特徴である帆装に「SolidSail」と呼ばれる革新的な技術を採用。高さ100m以上の3つのマスト（マスト自体の長さは約70ｍ）には、それぞれ1,500m2の表面積を持つ剛性帆が吊り上げられ、気象条件によっては帆が受ける風の力だけで100%の推進力を発揮。液化天然ガス（LNG）で稼働する最先端の2元燃料エンジンを組み合わせたハイブリッド推進方式を採用しており、補助的に帆装を使用することもできる。 帆は360度回転し、船の進行方向や風向きによって最適な帆の位置を自動で制御。カーボン製のマストは、ほぼ水平に近い最大70度まで傾けることが出来るため、世界最大級の橋の桁下を容易に通過することが可能。 2026年3月に引き渡し予定 大型クルーズ帆船「Orient Express Corinthian」出典：Chantiers de l'Atlantique 大型クルーズ帆船「Orient Express Corinthian」は、フランスを本拠とし世界規模でホテルチェーンを展開するAccorのグループ会社オリエントエクスプレス（Orient Express）向けに建造。 全長220ｍの船内には広さ485平方フィート（約45m2）～2,476平方フィート（約230m2）のスイートルーム54室を備えており、船内にはミシュランの星を複数獲得したシェフ監修のレストラン5つとプライベートダイニングスペースがある。 これまでにアナウンスされている大型クルーズ帆船「Orient Express Corinthian」の引き渡し予定は、2026年3月。処女航海は2026年5月に予定されている。 関連 フランスのアトランティーク造船所で世界最大の大型クルーズ帆船進水 姉妹船「Orient Express Olympian」は2027年夏に就航予定 姉妹船「Orient Express Olympian」の出典：Chantiers de l'Atlantique 「Orient Express Corinthian」の姉妹船「Orient Express Olympian」も同じくアトランティーク造船所で建造が進められている。 2025年1月30日に建造着工を意味するSteel Cutting Ceremony（鉄鋼切断式）を実施し、同年11月19日にKeel Laying Ceremony（キール敷設式）がおこなわれている。 姉妹船「Orient Express Olympian」は、2027年5月に引き渡され、同年夏に処女航海を予定。

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El ‘OE Corinthian’ es el mayor velero del mundo con 220 metros de eslora, construido por Chantiers de l’Atlantique para el armador Orient Express. Este imponente velero no solo destaca por su lujo y sofisticación, sino por sus innovadoras velas rígidas SolidSail, que le permiten alcanzar velocidades de hasta 20 nudos sin emisiones. A bordo, los pasajeros disfrutan de un entorno exclusivo con suites de lujo, una variedad de espacios gastronómicos, un spa, gimnasio, cine y otros servicios de alto nivel. Además, el ‘OE Corinthian’ es un ejemplo de sostenibilidad, con tecnología de velas desarrollada a lo largo de dos décadas que permite navegar usando energías limpias. Con capacidad para 110 pasajeros, este velero es un ejemplo de cómo la tecnología y el lujo pueden ir de la mano en un barco de vanguardia. Su entrada en operación está prevista para este verano en el Mediterráneo, mientras que el segundo velero de la clase Silenseas, el ‘OE Olympian’, comenzará su servicio en 2027.

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