Orient Express’ New Luxury Cruise Line Will Be Coming to Saint Martin

By: - October 8th, 2025
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The Agatha Christie suite.

If it seems like all the top luxury resort brands are moving into the sea, that’s because they are. 

Whether it’s Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the new Four Seasons Yachts or even Aman’s foray into the ultra-luxe cruising space, these brands clearly see big demand for small ships. 

Now, another player is coming to the Caribbean: the legendary Orient Express brand, which will be home-porting next year on the French side of Saint Martin. 

Saint Martin officials revealed this week that Orient Express Sailing Yachts will be home-porting for the winter 2026 season at Galisbay, in the French side town of Marigot. 

The line’s Orient Express Corinthian ship will follow up its debut summer season in the Mediterranean with  sailings out of Marigot. 

The ship will end its cruise in Miami. 

And yes, there will be an Agatha Christie suite. 

About the author

Alexander Britell is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caribbean Journal and one of the top experts on Caribbean travel worldwide, with decades of on-the-ground travel to the region and comprehensive knowledge of the entire Caribbean Basin.
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