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World’s Largest Sailing Yacht Orient Express Corinthian Sets Sail After Christening

The debut showcases a rigid‑sail system with LNG backup that targets lower‑emission luxury cruising.

Overview

  • Orient Express Corinthian left the Chantiers de l’Atlantique yard in Saint‑Nazaire for the French Riviera after a formal christening.
  • The inaugural season runs through the Mediterranean and Adriatic before an Atlantic crossing to the Caribbean for fall and winter.
  • The yacht uses SolidSail, a set of rigid sails on three 100‑meter masts that rotate to catch wind and tilt to clear bridges, which cuts fuel use.
  • Sea trials showed 12 knots under wind alone in moderate breezes, with LNG‑powered engines available when extra power is needed.
  • Built for high‑end stays, the 54‑suite ship hosts about 110–130 guests with 170 crew, features dining by chef Yannick Alléno, a Guerlain spa, and offers suites starting at €17,770 for two for three nights, while sister ship Olympian is slated for 2027.