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The first Orient Express cruise will set sail in 2026

2023-01-13T18:32:44.160Z


The Orient Express Silenseas cruise ship will become the world's largest sailing ship, according to Accor.


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(CNN) --

Some 140 years after its debut as one of the world's most luxurious trains, the iconic Orient Express ventures into the world of cruising.


The French hotel group Accor has just presented the Orient Express Silenseas, the first ship of the Orient Express.

The first Orient Express cruise will set sail in spring 2026.

The 220-meter-long superyacht, inspired by the Golden Age of the Côte d'Azur, will set sail in spring 2026 and will become the world's largest sailing ship, according to Accor.

With capacity for 120 passengers, the Orient Express Silenseas will feature 54 suites, including a 1,415-square-meter Presidential Suite, two swimming pools, two restaurants and a speakeasy-style bar.

Powered by a hybrid propulsion formula that combines wind power with an engine powered by liquefied natural gas, the sailboat will also feature a cabaret auditorium, where guests can enjoy special performances, as well as a private recording studio.

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Rendering of the Orient Express Silenseas, which will set sail in spring 2026. Credit: Martin Darzacq

The ship's interior design will be carried out by French architect Maxime d'Angeac, while Nantes-based design firm Stirling Design International will handle the exterior architecture.

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"With the Orient Express Silenseas, we begin a new chapter in our history, bringing the experience and excellence of luxury travel to the world's most beautiful seas," said Sébastien Bazin, President and CEO of Accor.

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"This exceptional sailboat, with deep roots in the history of the Orient Express, will offer unparalleled service and spaces of refined design, evocative of the golden age of mythical cruises."

Although no scheduled cruises are currently available to book, the cruise ship is likely to offer itineraries through the Mediterranean seas in summer and the Caribbean sea in winter, with "explorations with stops to discover cultural treasures."

The unveiling of the Orient Express Silenseas comes after the highly anticipated Ritz-Carlton superyacht cruise made its maiden voyage in October.

For its part, the Four Seasons unveiled its next 207-meter-long superyacht at the end of 2022, which will enter service at the end of 2025.

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Source: cnnespanol

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