Experience Day: Orient Express & Skandia Cowes Week

Enjoy the gleaming British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from London to Southampton before experiencing Skandia Cowes Week from the deck of a Thames Sailing Barge. Aboard the meticulously restored amber and cream 1920’s and 30’s carriages, you will enjoy fine foods, wine and champagne as Britain’s countryside unfolds at the window. Enjoy Britain at its best with a British Pullman classic journey.

Skandia Cowes Week has been renowned since Edwardian times as a quintessential part of the social calendar. Hundreds of vessels from the smallest dinghies to the largest ocean racers manned by amateurs and professionals gather to participate in racing at all levels or simply to watch.

On arrival at Southampton you will board one of Topsail’s historic Thames Sailing Barges with their distinctive red ochre sails, from where you can enjoy this event at its best. Dating back to the turn of the century, these fine old ships provide the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the racing (Please note sailing into the Solent will depend on weather conditions)

To book the event contact the Orient Express directly via their website or call 0845 077 2222