Orient Express Sailing Yachts Unveils Its New Itineraries for the 2027 Season

Faithful to a heritage shaped by innovation and the French art of living, Orient Express continues its vision of exceptional travel and expands its horizons once more. After an initial season of sailing planned through the Mediterranean and the Caribbean in 2026, Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, will welcome her sister-yacht, Orient Express Olympian, in 2027. Together, they will unveil a new collection of itineraries.

As with previous journeys, each route will follow the most favourable winds, reducing environmental impact while offering a distinctive maritime experience.

2027 SEASON: NEW HORIZONS ACROSS THE MEDITERRANEAN AND NORTHERN EUROPE

Alongside the emblematic routes of the Côte d’Azur, the Italian Riviera and the Adriatic, Orient Express now introduces new voyages through Greece, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and Northern Europe.

ORIENT EXPRESS: A VOYAGE FOR THE SENSES

The interiors of Corinthian and Olympian are designed by architect Maxime d’Angeac, Artistic Director of Orient Express, who reimagines the golden age of rail and the splendour of early ocean liners through a contemporary lens. He is joined by leading French artisans whose savoir- faire shapes every detail on board.

With only 54 suites, each opening onto a private terrace or generous panoramic windows, both yachts offer an experience of rare intimacy. Their expansive suites, along with the dining, wellness and social spaces, create a rare sense of openness at sea.

The new itineraries lead to destinations that are both iconic and carefully selected, combining curated cultural encounters, preserved shorelines, bespoke experiences, gastronomy imagined by multi-Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno, and wellness moments crafted by Guerlain. Equipped with advanced environmental technologies, the sailing yachts minimise their impact while delivering voyages designed to be remembered.

THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, SELECTED ITINERARIES

From Piraeus to Istanbul, across the Aegean and the Sporades
Departing from Piraeus, the yacht departs the Saronic Gulf and enters the Ageaan Sea. The Cyclades, then Mykonos, mark the beginning of a north-eastern arc leading to the Sporades and the waters of the Thracian Sea, before reaching the entrance to the Bosphorus. An arrival in Istanbul, nestled between two continents, through the legendary strait that, by the way of the Sea of Marmara connects the Aegean to the Black Sea.

From Valletta to Piraeus, through the Ionian Sea and the Peloponnese
After crossing the Strait of Otranto, the route reaches the Ionian Islands, from Kerkira to Cephalonia. The yacht then traces the western coast of the Peloponnese, enters Navarino Bay, rounds Cape Maleas and returns to the Aegean, towards Monemvasia, Hydra and finally Piraeus.

UNITED KINGDOM & NORTHERN EUROPE, SELECTED ITINERARIES

From London to Honfleur, via the English Channel and its estuaries
The voyage begins on the Thames, then follows the south coast of England to Torquay and Cowes, at the heart of the Solent, one of the world’s great sailing landmarks. The course continues towards Saint-Malo, facing the spectacular bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, before reaching Honfleur, gateway to the Seine estuary and its inner basins.

From London to Copenhagen, via the North Sea and the Oslofjord
Leaving London, the yacht follows Britain’s eastern coastline to Edinburgh, approached through the broad estuary of the Firth of Forth. Further north, Aberdeen marks the transition to Norway and the Oslofjord, a long, sculpted fjord leading directly to the capital. The journey then continues through the Danish straits — Skagerrak, Kattegat and Øresund — before arriving in Copenhagen, on the threshold of the Baltic Sea.

From Copenhagen to London, through the Danish straits, Norwegian fjords and the North Sea From Copenhagen, the route heads towards Skagen, where the waters of the Skagerrak and the Kattegat meet in a striking natural convergence. The yacht then follows the Norwegian coast into the Bergenfjord, framed by steep mountains. The return journey crosses the North Sea to Aberdeen, continues to Edinburgh by way of the Firth of Forth, and concludes back in London on the Thames.

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ABOUT ORIENT EXPRESS

Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the art of travel with its trains, hotels, and sailing yachts. The brand has just launched its first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome – which will be followed by Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in 2026. The experience continues with the recent launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, followed by Orient Express Corinthian in 2026, the first of two Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and finally, the return of L’Orient Express train to railways. Since 2022, Orient Express is part of Accor Group’s leading collection of luxury brands with a century old legacy in the hotels and fine- dining sectors. In 2024, Accor and LVMH entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express. Follow the journey at @orientexpress on Instagram or visit the website at www.orient-express.com.

ABOUT ORIENT EXPRESS SAILING YACHTS

The result of an exceptional French partnership between Accor, world leader in hospitality, and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a global pioneer in cruise-ship construction, Orient Express Corinthian and Orient Express Olympian are two visionary sailing yachts combining avant- garde design and spectacular interiors. Drawing from offshore-racing expertise, both will be powered by the revolutionary SolidSail technology: three rigid sails of 1,500 m2 each, mounted on tilting masts rising over 100 meters high, enabling up to 100 % sail propulsion in favourable wind conditions.