Growing Our Momentum in the Oceans: Sustainability, Innovation, Experiences

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The world's largest sailing ship will set sail in 2026, and it's being built by one of the world's largest hotel companies.

France's Accor has partnered with Chantiers de l'Atlantique to build the Orient Express Silenseas, reports the Wall Street Journal.

The luxury ship will be able to carry 2,000 passengers and crew and will be powered by wind power and an engine that runs on natural gas.

"This vast vessel will not only take exacting luxury and design standards to the high seas, but also embody a more sustainable way to sail," Accor said in a statement.

The company has also partnered with the America's Cup yacht race to sponsor a boat in the 2024 race.

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