The Orient Express Corinthian Comes to Barbados

By Josh Delmas · 9 November 2026 · 1 min read

The Orient Express Corinthian has arrived in Bridgetown after departing Ponta Delgada, Portugal. She will spend the winter here, cruising the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and the United States through spring 2027. I was born and raised in Barbados, and I’ve spent a lot of my life on the water around the island. I know what we typically see coming into the island: steady cruise ship traffic and the occasional luxury superyacht. Corinthian is different. She carries the Orient Express name, known for luxury travel for over a century, and chose Barbados as her home port for her Caribbean season. That tells you something. The guests who book a vessel like her have the entire world to choose from. They could start anywhere, but they start here. It doesn’t surprise those of us who live and work here, but it’s always worth paying attention to who is arriving. We have clients who return every year to the same villa. We have golfers, honeymooners, and groups of friends celebrating milestone birthdays under the same roof. Now, there are travelers who arrive by sail, staying on board and experiencing Barbados from the water first. Having spent so much time out there myself, I can tell you, she looks just as impressive from the sea. Guests always have different ideas of luxury. For some, it’s a full crew and a private cabin. For others, it’s just an open-plan kitchen where they cook for their own family, or a round of golf with nowhere to be after. Ultimately, what they all share is experiencing Barbados in their own unique way. Perspectives may differ, but our island always shines and I couldn't be prouder of it for that! Bon voyage! Josh