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South Pacific Aboard the All-Suite MS Island Sky April & May 2021 Ms Island Sky LAUNCH OFFERS INSIDE Island Hopping in the South Pacific ABOArd the All-Suite MS ISLAND SKY APRIL & MAY 2021 ms island sky Friendly Service Owner’s Balcony Suite The Club The much loved MS Island Sky is one of our three flag ships and sister vessel to the MS Hebridean Sky and MS Caledonian Sky. All three vessels were built in the same ship yard in Italy at similar times and share the same excellent attributes that make them three of the finest small ships in the world.With a maximum passenger capacity of only 118, a vessel of her size is capable of carrying many more but instead the MS Island Sky has the benefit of unusually large suites, luxuriously appointed public areas and spacious outside decks. Your Suite Your Dining On board there are 59 exceptionally spacious and well-designed suites. With only one sitting and a maximum of just over 100 passengers, the All feature a seating area and some have private balconies, whilst those cuisine on board the MS Island Sky is of a consistent superior quality on the Marco Polo Deck feature tinted, sliding glass doors allowing that befits such a vessel. In keeping with the informal atmosphere on greatly enhanced viewing opportunities and quick access to the deck. board, when dining you are able to choose your seating arrangements The feeling of luxury is enhanced by the wood panelling and brass, and choice of restaurants at your leisure; whether that be joining a table which predominates throughout the vessel conveying the atmosphere of four to six other passengers in the elegant à la carte Restaurant or of a private yacht. The passenger accommodation is arranged over outside buffet-style on the Lido Deck in the evening sunshine. In the five decks and each suite affords considerable comfort with en-suite main Restaurant, breakfast is served buffet-style, with certain items bathroom featuring marble-topped vanity unit with sink and walk-in cooked to order on request. Lunch and dinner menus offer plenty shower, a large wardrobe, dressing table and excellent storage. There of choice, often reflecting the daily catch and local delicacies. The is a mini-fridge, flat screen television with inbuilt DVD/CD player and a Welcome and Farewell dinners are a sumptuous five course affair. To telephone in each suite. Refillable water bottles, dressing gowns and enhance your dining experience further a selection of wines is included slippers are also provided for your comfort. Other facilities include a with both meals. Afternoon tea and pre-dinner canapés take place in safe, hairdryer, assorted Molton Brown toiletries, air-conditioning and either the comfort of the Lounge or out on the Lido Deck when the heating. The comfortable beds in each suite can be configured as either weather is favourable. Tea and coffee are also available 24 hours a day. double or twin. Special diets can be catered for with sufficient notice. 2 www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Standard Suite The Restaurant The Library Your Space The spacious and finely decorated public rooms include a large Lounge on the Columbus Deck featuring a selection of seating options from individual armchairs and sofas to side cushioned benches. Daily briefings given by the Cruise Director and talks from Guest Speakers and expedition staff take place in the Lounge. In addition to the main Lounge, there is also The Club, located on the Marco Polo Deck which features the main bar where the onboard pianist plays periodically throughout the day. The Club also features a 24-hour tea and coffee station. Towards the aft of the ship on the Columbus Deck is the Library. Well stocked with reference books pertaining to the destinations the vessel is visiting and a selection of essential reads, you will not find yourself short of excellent literature on board. A collection of games as well as devices to access the internet via the ship’s satellite can also be found in the Library. Access to the ship’s satellite Wi-Fi via your own device is complimentary on board (signal strength varies Alfresco Dining depending on location and demand). The main Restaurant, which can seat all guests at one sitting, is located on the Magellan Deck, and outside there is a rear Lido Deck located on the Erikson Deck where MS ISLAND SKY DECK PLAN meals are served in warm weather under shade. Further to this on the top Explorer Deck there is an observation area ideal for spotting wildlife, complete with sun loungers for sunbathing, relaxing with a Owner’s Balcony Suites Owner’s Balcony Suites Explorer Deck book or catching up with fellow travellers. The Promenade Deck wraps ExplorerErikson Deck Deck around the whole ship giving outstanding views. There is also a small EriksonMarco Polo Deck Deck MarcoColumbus Polo Deck Deck Owner’s Balcony Suites beauty salon on board with appointments made on request. ColumbusMagellan Deck Deck Owner’s Balcony Suites Magellan Deck Your Comfort Explorer Deck Balconies The MS Island Sky is equipped with the latest safety, navigation and Deluxe Balcony Suites Explorer Deck Balconies communications equipment along with roll stabilisers to minimise the Owner’s Balcony511 SuitesDeluxe509 Balcony507 Suites505 605 603 601 Owner’s Balcony511 Suites509 507 505 ship’s motion. During your voyage we hope to offer you the opportunity 605 603 601 Hair dresser STAIRS LIFT 602 & Beauty to visit the Captain and Officers on the Bridge to check the vessel’s Center 606 604 Island Hair dresser Owner’s Balcony512 Suites 510 508 506 STAIRS LIFT 602 & Beauty DeluxeSuite Balcony Suites xxx Center 606 604 Island progress by charts and learn more about your journey. On board you Owner’s BalconyBalconies512 Suites 510 508 506 DeluxeSuite Balcony Suites xxx will also find a clinic and Doctor and a lift that serves all decks. When Balconies Erikson Deck Balconies Erikson Deck r at anchor our nimble Zodiacs will ferry you ashore or, on select cruises, DelDeluxeuxe BalconiesBalcoBalconyny SuiteSuitess Radio Chart room room Buffet Pantry Hotel manager´s Office Corner Suite 511 509 Pr507emium505 Suites Premiumr Suites Premium Suites office DelDeluxeuxe BalcoBalconyny SuiteSuitess Radio Chart enjoy Zodiac cruises getting you closer to the natural world. STAIRS room room Bridge Lido Buffet Pantry Hotel manager´s 511 509 Pr507emium505 Suites PremiumOffice Suites OpenPr emium Suites Corner Suite Deck office 427 425 423 421 Deck419 417 415 STAIRS Bridge Lido Open STAIRS LIFT 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 Deck Chief Captain Deck 512 510 508 506 Engineer STAIRS LIFT DelDeluxeuxe Balc Balconyony SSuiteuites Chief Captain Your Life On Board 512 510 508 506 Engineer DelDeluxeuxe Balc BalconiesBalcony428ony SSuiteuite426s 424 422 420 418 416 414 The atmosphere on board is warm and convivial and more akin to Premium Suites Premium Suites Premium Suites Corner Suite Balconies428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414 Marco Polo Deck DeckPr Accessemium Suites PremiumDeck Suite Accesss Premium Suites Corner Suite a private yacht or country hotel in which you can learn more about Promenade deck Marco Polo Deck Deck Access Deck Access Premium Suites Premium Suites Premium Suites Corner Suite Staff Promenade deck Cabin wonderful destinations you are visiting in the company of like- 427Premium425 Suites 423Premium421 Suites 419Premium 417Suites Corner415 Suite Staff Cabin The 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 Club minded people. There is a high ratio of crew to passengers and our Superior Suites Superior Suites Superior Suites The Library STAIRS LIFT Club Staff Cabin Superior Suites Superior Suites Superior Suites Coffee 428 426347424345422343420341418339416 414335 333 331 329 friendly crew of 75 are mainly Filipino and Eastern European and Station Premium Suites Premium Suites Premium Suites Corner Suite Library STAIRS LIFT Staff Promenade deck Coffee Cabin 428 426347424345422343420341418339416 414335 333 331 329 Station Premium Suites Premium Suites Premium Suites Corner Suite our Scandinavian Captains are experienced mariners. After a day Deck Access Deck Access Promenade deck ashore you will return to the comfort and peace of a well-run and Columbus Deck Deck Access Deck Access Promenade deck 348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330 Columbus Deck Cruise Cruise Director Superior Suites Superior Suites Superior Suites office Superior Suites Superior Suites Superior Suites exceedingly comfortable ship where peace, high quality of service Promenade deck Cruise 348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330 Cruise Director 347Superior345 Suites343Superior341 Suite339s 335 333Superior331 Suites 329 office Superior Suites Superior Suites Superior Suites Public Entrance and attention to detail are the order of the day. A little music in the Lounge bathrooms 347 345 343 341 339 335 333 331 329 Hall Public EntranceRecep tion Lounge bathroomsSTAIRS LIFT Lounge after dinner, Guest Speakers and informative port briefings STAIRS Hall Reception 348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330 STAIRS LIFT Purser’s Standard Suites Office Superior Suites Superior Suites Superior Suites and of course good food, all contribute to make any voyage aboard Promenade deck STAIRS 348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330 Purser’s 261 259Standard257 Suites 255 Office Superior Suites Superior Suites Superior Suites Promenade deck this wonderful vessel a memorable and joyful experience. Magellan Deck 261 259 257 255 Magellan Deck Standard Suites Hospital Galley 261 259 257 255 Doctor Standard Suites Hospital Galley 261 259 257 255 Doct252or 250 262 260 258 256 254 Standard Suites Standard Suites Standard Suites Restaurant 252(forwar250d) 262 260 258 256 254 Standard Suites During these voyages you will be visiting out of the STAIRS LIFT Standard Suites Standard SuiteOsfficer’s (forward) Restaurant Quarters STAIRS LIFT 262 260 258 256 254 252 250 Officer’s way destinations and will be accompanied by an Standard Suites Standard Suites Standard Suites Quarters 262 260 258 256 254 252 250 expedition team.
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