Get ready for a new benchmark in luxury sailing, with the launch of the Orient Express Silenseas.
Pioneers in luxury train travel, Orient Express, is building what will be the world’s largest sailing yacht. Its owners, Accor, in partnership with French shipbuilders Chantiers de l’Atlantique will see the boat set sail in 2026.
Accor CEO and Chairman, Sébastien Bazin, says this is the beginning of a new chapter in the luxury travel firms long history.
“This exceptional sailboat, with roots anchored in the history of Orient Express, will offer unparalleled service and spaces with refined designs, reminiscent of the golden age of legendary cruises. Innovation is at the heart of this ultra-modern sailboat which will revolutionise the maritime world with new technologies to meet sustainable challenges.”