Orient Express Sailing Yachts agrees shipmanagement partnership

V Ships Leisure, part of V Group, has announced its partnership with Orient Express Sailing Yachts for the management of two sailing yachts. This collaboration covers crew, technical and hotel management.

Managed from Monaco by V Ships Leisure, the first vessel, Orient Express Corinthian, will be the world’s largest sailing yacht, featuring hybrid LNG propulsion and AI-driven noise-reduction technology. It will enter service in June 2026, sailing across the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean. Orient Express Olympian will follow in 2027.

V Ships chief executive Leisure, Per Bjornsen commented, “We are honoured to partner with Orient Express on this revolutionary maritime project, where exceptional design meets cutting-edge technology and sustainability.

“Our role is much more than a shipmanager. By working in close partnership with our clients, building a strategic and collaborative relationship, we are providing real value and impact. At a time when the industry is getting more and more complex, we have the agility to support small and medium-sized companies in the hospitality space, while providing the scale of a global business. It’s a win-win for all.”

Orient Express Sailing Yachts fleet director Florian Richard added, “V Ships Leisure shares our commitment to excellence and our vision for a refined, sustainable travel experience.”