The 2027 season includes new voyages through Greece, Turkey, the U.K., and Scandinavia

Orient Express hasn’t even set sail yet, but that hasn’t stopped it from rolling out ambitious plans for the future.

The Accor brand has just announced a new collection of itineraries for 2027, with yachts Corinthian and Olympian set to cover new territory in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

The 722-foot Corinthian, a.k.a. the world’s largest sailing yacht, will take to the seas in June 2026 for an initial season of cruising through the Med and the Caribbean, including routes of the Côte d’Azur, the Italian Riviera, and the Adriatic. It will be joined by its 721-foot sistership, Olympian, in 2027, with both vessels taking guests on new voyages through Greece, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia.

One Med adventure runs from Piraeus, Greece, across the Aegean and the Sporades to Istanbul, Turkey; another kicks off in Valletta, Malta, winds through the Ionian Sea before finishing up in Piraeus. As for the U.K., the first trip begins on the Thames in London, then follows the south coast of England to Torquay and Cowes, before heading to Saint-Malo and Honfleur in France. The second starts in London, then traces Britain’s eastern coastline to Edinburgh, Scotland, before heading further north to Norway and Denmark. The third actually begins in Copenhagen, Denmark, follows the Norwegian Coast to the North Sea, then continues to Scotland and London.

As with previous journeys, each new route will capitalize on favourable winds to reduce environmental impact. Both ships are equipped with a SolidSail propulsion system that includes three masts with a total sail surface area of nearly 50,000 square feet. Designed by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, the innovative setup enables the masts to be tilted and rotated to maximise the wind, thereby reducing fuel consumption, lowering operating costs, cutting emissions, and increasing efficiency.

Guests will travel in the lap of luxury, too: Designed by Orient Express artistic director Maxime d’Angeac, the interiors of Corinthian and Olympian reflect the golden age of rail travel and ocean cruising in chic, contemporary decor. Each yacht offers up only 54 suites with private terraces and/or panoramic windows. The vessels also feature restaurants by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno and spas by Guerlain, meaning guests can relax and recharge after their curated cultural encounters.