Antarctica Ship: Hebridean Sky

The Hebridean Sky is a small, all-suite expedition vessel. She was built in 1992 and refurbished in 2005. In 2016 the ship underwent an extensive, multi-million-dollar renovation that will transforming it into one of the finest small ships in the world.

Hebridean Sky accommodates 71 passengers. She offers an exclusive and stylish base for adventurous exploration in Antarctica. Suites in eight different categories of accommodation are spacious, with premium appointments throughout. Each Suite features a sitting area, a private bathroom, a picture window, and two twin beds that, on request, can be joined to form a queen-size bed.

A number of Suites include private balconies. Triple cabins feature a sofa bed suitable for individuals who are no more than 1.70 m (5’ 6”) tall. Public areas include “The Club” lounge, a library, a presentation lounge with audio-visual facilities, a dining room, an outdoor cafe, an exercise room, a medical clinic, a wraparound deck, and an elevator serving all passenger decks. The ship has a fleet of 10 Zodiac boats.

EXPEDITION STAFF & CREW: 85
PASSENGERS: maximum capacity 100
LIFEBOATS: 4 partially enclosed, capacity of 192
LENGTH: 90.6 m

BREADTH: 15.3 m
DRAFT: 5.14 m
PROPULSION: 2 main engines – 3,520-kW
ICE CLASS: 1C
CRUISING SPEED: 12.5 knots

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