Orient Express Silenseas © Maxime d’Angeac & Martin Darzacq Orient Express Silenseas © Maxime d’Angeac & Martin Darzacq

Orient Express to sail in 2026

Orient Express has unveiled what is reputed to be the world’s largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas.

A French partnership between Accor and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a globally leading shipbuilding company, this yacht will set sail in 2026.

Sébastien Bazin, chairman and CEO, Accor says Orient Express Silenseas, with roots in Orient Express’ history, will offer service and design spaces, reminiscent of the golden age of cruises. It will feature ew technology to meet today’s sustainability challenges

At 220-meters-long, with a tonnage of 22,300 UMS, Orient Express Silenseas will feature 54 Suites measuring on average 70-square-meters, including a 1,415sqm Presidential Suite (with a 530sqm private terrace), two swimming pools including a lap pool, two restaurants and a speakeasy bar.

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