Eastern & Oriental Express Resumes with Essence of Malaysia Luxury Trip from 11 February 2024
The Eastern & Oriental Express resumes revenue train services after an almost-4-year hiatus on Sunday, 11 February 2024, with the Essence of Malaysia luxury trip departing from Woodlands Train Checkpoint (Woodlands CIQ) at 3pm. The new 2024 Eastern & Oriental Express itineraries will only be serving Malaysia and Singapore, breaking from the traditional Singapore-Bangkok route, now more intense on Malaysian destinations, with the new Wild Malaysia journey even going along the Jungle Railway to Taman Negara from March 2024.
Cover image credits: Ludovic Balay / Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train
Eastern & Oriental Express Essence of Malaysia
The Essence of Malaysia is a 3-night journey through the country’s western wonders, from Singapore through Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and finally to the colourful island of Penang.
After a relaxing first day of on-board indulgence, guests will disembark the train in Alor Setar and join a private cruise to Langkawi.
For the first time, the Eastern & Oriental Express will offer guests the chance to go on a snorkelling excursion and rub shoulders with the sprawling underwater life that populates the Pulau Payar Marine Park, Langkawi’s prime snorkelling spot.
The Eastern & Oriental Express journey includes all meals, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, on board entertainment, onboard and offboard activities as per the itinerary.
Eastern & Oriental Express Accommodation
Warm sanctuaries of cherry wood panelling, the three different compartment categories – Pullman, State and Presidential – are all complete with air-conditioning and private bathrooms.
Pullman
The Pullman compartments are inspired by the radiance of Kuala Lumpur, boasting red sofas juxtaposed with blue cushions, drapery and pelmets that reflect the city’s dramatic skies.
Pullman Day Configuration
Pullman Night Configuration
State
The State compartments reflect Penang’s marine locale with a bright blue and green colour palette.
State Day Configuration
State Night Configuration
Presidential Suite
The Presidential Suites celebrate regional opulence, with hues of gold and embroidered décor elements.
Presidential Day Configuration
Presidential Night Configuration
Eastern & Oriental Express Dining Cars
A locally-inspired menu of contemporary dishes by the train’s newly appointed Chef, André Chiang, awaits guests of the Eastern & Oriental Express. Having worked in some of the most decorated restaurants in the world, including his two-Michelin-starred eponymous Restaurant André in Singapore, Chef André will elevate and devise every aspect of the on board dining experience including the ambience and atmosphere of the train’s two restaurants, Adisorn and Malaya.
Adisorn
Malaya
Eastern & Oriental Express Special Coaches
Piano Bar Car
Observation Car
