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Clydebuilt has announced plans to build a new residential ship named the Dark Island.According to a press release, Clydebuilt was founded by executives who gained experience in shipyards worldwide, offshore projects, design engineering, product development and business.The company said it aims to address the “dereliction of opportunity on the Clyde,” a river in Scotland flowing from the Lowther Hill to the Firth of Clyde.The Dark Island was created to encompass “elegance and sophistication in a timeless design,” Clydebuilt said.With its maiden voyage planned for early 2028, the ship is currently at the “production ready stage,” the company added.“Founded[...]

Carnival Corporation welcomed prominent government officials and regulatory representatives from Barbados aboard P&O Cruises’ Britannia for an in-depth information session and ship tour, showcasing environmental sustainability efforts.The company said in a press release that as one of Carnival Corporation’s cruise lines, P&O Cruises provided insight into the fleet’s ongoing initiatives to minimize environmental impact and support the preservation of Barbados’ marine ecosystems while maintaining regional operations.Sander Groothuis, vice president of marine and port operations at Carnival UK, delivered an overview of P&O Cruises’ home port operations in Barbados.Additionally, Michele Andjel, vice president of public relations at Carnival UK,[...]

Silversea has unveiled its new brand positioning, To Finding More, which is now live across its channels and platforms.The company said in a press release that the reimagined brand expression establishes new codes of luxury, celebrating the joy of travel and appealing to guests’ shared curiosity.“Beyond reflecting our new brand positioning, To Finding More embodies the joy of travel as a tribute to our guests, whose curiosity leads them to the farthest corners of the Earth,” said Bert Hernandez, president of Silversea.“It is a celebration of the places that give us a new perspective and the people we meet who inspire that[...]

TUI has announced that Christian Polanc, a professional dancer, will host dancing classes aboard the Mein Schiff 2’s voyage from Oct. 17-30, 2025, sailing from Palma (Mallorca) to La Romana.The company said in a press release that Polanc will return with “Mein Schiff auf Tanzkurs” and well-known dance professionals and trainers, who will teach and also perform live evening shows.The trans-Atlantic voyage offers nine days at sea and stops in Tenerife, Antigua, St. Maarten and St. Kitts.Polanc said: “It’s wonderful to travel with so many dance-loving guests and to ignite the dance fever onboard the Mein Schiff. Over[...]