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Orient Express Sailing Yachts and Guerlain Team Up to Announce Ocean Rebirth, a Wellness Retreat at Sea

The 14-day retreat features five wellness experts to accompany and guide passengers throughout the journey
Heather Mikesell

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Orient Express Sailing Yachts and Guerlain recently announced Ocean Rebirth, a 14-day wellness retreat aboard the Orient Express Corinthian. The retreat, taking place October 12–26, 2026, will incorporate guidance from five wellness experts during the transatlantic crossing from Lisbon to Bridgetown, Barbados. It is the ideal time to focus on wellbeing, pausing for rest and regeneration. There is also a two-day stop in the Azores.

Ocean Rebirth is based on Guerlain’s holistic approach to wellbeing, structured around four pillars: nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and sleep. This philosophy brings together skincare, preventative health, and longevity. Each guest follows a personalized program, shaped through an initial assessment and refined over the course of the journey.

The program combines individual consultations, small-group workshops, and guided sessions. In addition to treatment protocols, guests benefit from a nutritional program developed in collaboration with the onboard culinary teams and Guerlain.

It also incorporates a range of dedicated tools. At the core of the program is LongeviSkin, a unique device developed by Guerlain that combines, for the first time, seven advanced aesthetic technologies, including LED, plasma, and radiofrequency. It is complemented by:

  • Technogym Check-up Assessments
  • Pressotherapy
  • LED Masks
  • Theragun Recovery Devices

Designed as a wellness retreat, Ocean Rebirth brings together Guerlain rituals and sessions led by specialists. The program includes guided meditation, breathing exercises, nutritional consultations, physical activities, and bespoke treatment protocols. Workshops provide opportunities for exchange with practitioners, enabling adjustments and ongoing individual follow up.

Five experts accompany guests throughout the voyage:

Amélie Demange, holistic beauty

As Guerlain international spa aesthetic creation director, Demange develops an approach attentive to overall balance. She offers bespoke protocols and master classes dedicated to holistic rituals. Her sessions also incorporate crystal bowls and sound baths, promoting deep relaxation. 

Arthur Guérin-Boëri, breathwork and mental training

A five-time world champion freediver, Guérin-Boëri approaches breathing as a tool for control and regulation. Through guided breathing sessions, and lectures, he shares methods applied to performance and resilience.

Déborah Passuti, regenerative nutrition

A naturopath and nutrition specialist, Passuti develops personalized assessments and designs tailored menus in collaboration with onboard chefs. She also leads master classes focused on honey, a key ingredient in Guerlain’s heritage. She approaches nutrition as part of a broader focus on balance and sustainability.

Julie Granger, movement and body balance

A former ballerina, Granger combines dance, Pilates, yoga, and functional training. Her sessions aim to restore coordination and tone through a progressive approach.

Slav Marinov, recovery and deep tissue massage

A six-time world champion in deep tissue massage, Marinov develops targeted protocols designed to release tension, support recovery, and restore mobility.

These sessions ensure continuity over the course of the crossing, maintaining sustained attention to the body and its overall balance. 

In addition to Ocean Rebirth, the winter 2026–2027 season aboard Orient Express Corinthian will include several experiences in the Caribbean. At Prickly Pear Cay, in Anguilla, Beach Days will offer a full day on an untouched island. On January 9, 2027, Symphony of the Senses presents a multi-sensory experience in a tropical garden in Saint Kitts and Nevis. 

About The Author
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Heather, co-founder of Well Defined and the former editor-in-chief of American Spa, is an award-winning journalist and content strategist, skilled in writing, copyediting, and media relations. She is also a freelance writer and has contributed to Elite Traveler, Islands, Kiwi, Luxury Travel Advisor, Organic Spa, Porthole Cruise, Travel Agent, abcnews.com, jetsetter.com, outside.com, and wellandgood.com, in addition to various custom publications. She is frequently called upon to comment on various spa and wellness trends for various media outlets.