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We’re excited to share that Cruise Industry News featured our flagship residential cruise ship project, Dark Island, in their March 15, 2025 coverage.

• Production-ready status: Designed collaboratively with Evan K. Marshall, our 228‑meter vessel features 236 elegant one, two, and three-bedroom suites, all with private balconies

• Vision & heritage: We’re reclaiming Clyde shipbuilding with timeless exterior styling that echoes classic cruise elegance, paired with modern sophistication.

• Luxurious onboard life: The ship boasts a ten-deck atrium, three restaurants, large spa, theatre, pool deck, entertainment spaces, and even exploration gear for diving and sea-tracking adventures.

• Lifestyle: Dark Island offers a three-year “Around the World” maiden voyage, plus “Voyages of Discovery” tracing routes by Columbus, Magellan, Cook, and Drake.

For those seeking a refined, resident-first voyage experience, with a nod to maritime legacy, Dark Island is truly setting a new benchmark.

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We’re delighted to be featured in Herald Scotland with the unveiling of our £1.2 billion residential cruise ship, Dark Island. The article highlights our vision to blend Scottish heritage with ultra-luxury living at sea, featuring 236 private residences, world-class amenities, and strong sustainability commitments.

With design inspiration from the Outer Hebrides and a launch planned for 2028, Dark Island represents a new chapter in sea-based living.

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We are thrilled that Luxury Travel Magazine has featured our residential cruise ship Dark Island, showcasing the next evolution in residential cruising.

The article announces suite sales are now live, and that construction is on track for an early‑2028 maiden voyage and highlights our vision of elegance and refinement—“more than a home at sea, it’s a lifestyle”—and confirms our collaboration with renowned superyacht designer Evan K. Marshall to deliver timeless aesthetic appeal.

We are pleased to see our message of quality, comfort, and purposeful design celebrated by such a prestigious travel publication.

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We’re delighted to share that WeLoveStornoway has published a feature on our residential cruise ship project, Dark Island, highlighting the ship’s deep connection to the Outer Hebrides and its namesake roots in Benbecula – the “dark island.”

The article explores how our vision combines ultra-luxury living with a strong cultural tribute to the Scottish isles. From design elements to naming, “Dark Island” is more than a ship – it’s a reflection of the rugged beauty and spirit of the Hebrides.

We’re honoured to be recognised by a publication so closely tied to the local community.

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Scottish company plans residential cruise ship “Dark Island”

We’re thrilled to share that our visionary residential ship project, “Dark Island,” has been featured in a detailed article by Franz Neumeier.

The piece dives into our concept for a floating luxury residence inspired by the beauty of the Outer Hebrides. From our spacious designer suites to the ship’s world-class amenities and strong commitment to sustainability, “Dark Island” is set to redefine life at sea.

Discover how we’re bringing timeless Scottish elegance to global waters and the unforgettable three-year maiden voyage ahead.

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