A century after the golden age of ocean liners, a new icon has taken shape on the Atlantic coast. In Saint-Nazaire, within one of France’s most storied shipyards, the Orient Express Corinthian—the world’s largest sailing yacht—was officially named, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of luxury travel.

Orient Express and Chantiers de l'Atlantique today celebrate the baptism of Orient Express Corinthian, the world's largest sailing yacht, at the Joubert graving dock in Saint-Nazaire.  Following the ceremony, the ship, a feat of engineering and a showcase of French craftsmanship, will sail from Saint-Nazaire on 2 May 2026, bound for the French Riviera ahead of her inaugural Mediterranean season. Laurent Castaing, Chief Executive Officer of Chantiers de l'Atlantique, says: "For more than one hundred and sixty years, Chantiers de l'Atlantique has been building ships that define their era. Orient Express Corinthian is the latest proof of this: 720 feet, 15,000 tonnes carried by the wind, three SolidSail sails… the fruit of ten years of research and development. It is a concrete, technical response to the decarbonisation challenges facing maritime transport. But above all, it is the work of men and women of exceptional dedication and passion. To them I owe this humble pride. And I thank Orient Express for the trust they placed in us from the very first day of this extraordinary project."

Luxury cruise brand Cunard has announced a landmark moment when all four Cunard ships will come together in Liverpool for the first time. On May 16, 2028, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Anne will unite on the River Mersey, in what promises to be one of the most memorable occasions in Cunard's modern history.

Holland America Line is preparing for the start of its 2026 Alaska cruise season on April 25, with the arrival of Eurodam in Seattle. The programme comprises more than 100 voyages across six ships - Koningsdam, Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam – running through to September. Itineraries will sail roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; roundtrip from Vancouver, Canada; and between Vancouver and Whittier.

Seabourn, the leader in luxury cruising and expedition travel, has opened for sale its 2028 to 2029 expedition voyage collection, unveiling a compelling season shaped by deeper exploration in the Arctic and the line's second Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole as part of Seabourn's 40th anniversary in 2028.

Luxury rainforest resort The Datai Langkawi invites guests to set sail on the Andaman Sea and to explore the lesser-known parts of Langkawi and neighbouring southern Thailand, with new routes aboard the resort's own catamaran, Gadis Pulao. Available for shared or private charters, each journey offers an intimate encounter with the quiet majesty of the surrounding archipelago, filled with hidden coves, untouched beaches, and serene seascapes. In 2026 the resorts also introduced its first overnight private charter experience, sailing to the idyllic island of Koh Lipe in southern Thailand.