Private Yacht Charters & Special Events

Private Yacht Charter FAQ

• What is included in a full-yacht charter with Orient Express Sailing Yachts?

  A full-yacht charter includes all-suite accommodation with butler service, bespoke amenities, restaurants, bars and in-suite dining, entertainment and leisure experiences on board, as well as airport welcome, luggage handling and private transfers.

• How many guests can be accommodated during a private charter?

  A private charter can accommodate up to 110 guests, with a total of 171 detail oriented crew members for your comfort. 

• How many suites are available on board?

  The yacht features 54 suites, each designed to offer space, privacy and refined comfort at sea.

• Can Orient Express Sailing Yachts host intimate gatherings?

  Yes. Orient Express Sailing Yachts is ideally suited to intimate gatherings, with configurations from 6 to 11 suites accommodating up to 22 guests. Private dinners, receptions and tailored experiences may be arranged on board in a setting defined by elegance, privacy and attentive service.

• Can Orient Express Sailing Yachts be chartered for private celebrations or corporate events?

  Yes. Orient Express Sailing Yachts can be privately chartered for weddings, milestone celebrations, corporate events, executive retreats, incentive journeys and other special occasions at sea. Each charter is tailored to your vision, with elegant spaces on board, refined dining and a setting designed for memorable shared moments.

• Are itineraries tailored for each private charter?

  Yes. Each private charter is designed around your occasion, with bespoke itineraries and experiences tailored to your preferences, your guests and the spirit of the journey.

• Which spaces on board can be used for receptions, dinners or gatherings?

  Several spaces on board may be used for private events, depending on the format and the moment of the day. Cocktails, receptions and seated dinners may be hosted on the open-air Flybridge on Deck 7 , weather permitting, for up to 110 guests. Seated dinners may also be arranged between La Terrasse and La Piscine on Decks 5 and 6, also for up to 110 guests. For elegant indoor receptions, La Bibliothèque can welcome up to 110 guests in a refined setting.

• How can I inquire about a private charter or special event?

  To begin planning a private charter or special event, you may contact the Orient Express Sailing Yachts team through the dedicated inquiry form or contact channel on the website. A specialist will then accompany you in shaping the journey, the occasion and every detail on board and ashore.