Voyages aboard MS HEBRIDEAN SKY 2019 & 2020 2 Chester Close, Belgravia, London, SW1X 7BE +44 (0)20 7752 0000 | [email protected] www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Our current booking conditions apply to all reservations and are available on request. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia CONTENTS MS Hebridean Sky & Deck Plan 04-05 Your Space On Board 06-07 Your Suite On Board 08-09 Your Dining On Board 10-11 Exploring Ashore & Expedition Cruising 12-13 & Your Onboard Team The Voyages 2019 & 2020 Natural Wonders of the Pacific Coast 16-19 Sailing the Spanish Main 20-23 Spring in the Islands & Highlands of Scotland 24-27 Passage North 28-31 Scandinavian & Baltic Odyssey 32-33 Patagonia & the Chilean Fjords 34-37 2 www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Dear Traveller We do hope you enjoy browsing through the following pages which detail the voyages and expeditions which the MS Hebridean Sky will be undertaking in 2019 and early 2020. The voyages featured in this brochure are a diverse collection of expeditions including a sailing from Peru to Costa Rica with calls in Ecuador, Colombia and Panama ending with four days of exploration in some of Costa Rica’s most remarkable national parks. The following voyage begins in Cartagena and sails to Nassau discovering the ancient and natural wonders of Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, Belize and Mexico before spending three days in Cuba’s vibrant capital city of Havana. Should you prefer something closer to home, we have a spring voyage around Scotland’s islands and highlands and a new expedition travelling north from Scotland for an exploration of Iceland by way of the Faroe Islands. In the summer of 2019 the MS Hebridean Sky will be in the Baltic on a voyage from Aberdeen to Stockholm and finally after her Antarctic season, the vessel will once again undertake our ever popular voyage from Ushuaia, around Cape Horn, exploring Patagonia and the Chilean Fjords. Whilst the itinerary is of course of paramount importance, we are fortunate in having one of the finest and best equipped expedition vessels in the world for our explorations. The 118-passsenger, all-suite MS Hebridean Sky offers a comfortable base to return to after a day of exploration and her popular and friendly crew are dedicated to offering the best possible service on board. In addition our expert expedition team will enhance your experience immeasurably both whilst exploring ashore and during their informative lectures on board; their knowledge, enthusiasm and warmth make every trip a unique event. There are some marvellous experiences to be enjoyed during these voyages aboard the MS Hebridean Sky from snorkelling and landing on pristine beaches to witnessing traditional ways of life in remote communities, exploring rainforests looking for endemic flora and fauna to visiting places of rich cultural and spiritual significance. We look forward to welcoming you aboard. Tim Cochrane Managing Director NOBLE CALEDONIA CHARITABLE TRUST During our worldwide explorations over the years, we have come across many situations where help is desperately needed, be it following a natural disaster, civil unrest, abject poverty or to save an endangered species. To this end we established the Noble Caledonia Charitable Trust in 2013 (NCCT). It is our vision to use the Noble Caledonia framework to improve economic, social and environmental conditions in the areas we work and visit. Our on board teams are uniquely positioned to identify projects and lead fundraising initiatives, whilst many of our guests genuinely care about the people and places we visit and want to make a difference. 100% of all donations go directly to the beneficiaries as Noble Caledonia Ltd covers all the administration costs and donates a percentage of profits annually. Details of our projects can be found on our website www.noble-caledonia.co.uk +44 (0)20 7752 0000 3 MS Hebridean Sky The MS Hebridean Sky is one of our three flag ships and sister vessel to the MS Island 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. Formerly known as the Sea Explorer, the vessel underwent a multi-million pound refurbishment in Sweden in Spring 2016 before being re-launched as the MS Hebridean Sky. With a maximum passenger capacity of only 118, a vessel of her size is capable of carrying many more but instead the MS Hebridean Sky has the benefit of unusually large suites, luxuriously appointed public areas and spacious outside decks. On board there is a high ratio of crew to passengers and our friendly crew are mainly Filipino and Eastern European and our Captains are experienced mariners, having been in service aboard large 2000 plus passenger vessels and who now prefer a less frantic life aboard a small ship. If, like them and us, you prefer a more peaceful life at sea, you will find the MS Hebridean Sky the perfect ship. You will not find endless entertainment or any of the usual big ship experiences on board but instead, a vessel where high quality service and attention to detail are the order of the day. Dress on board is casual and relaxed and there will be no ‘black tie’ evenings. The atmosphere on board is more akin to a private yacht or country hotel. A little music in the lounge or bar after dinner, informative port briefings and presentations from our onboard team and of course good food which may be enjoyed leisurely in the attractive dining room, all contribute to making any voyage aboard the MS Hebridean Sky a memorable experience. 4 www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Explorer Deck Balconies OOwnerwner’s’s BBalconyalcony SuiteSuitess 603 601 Shackleton Deck Scott Deck Jacuzzi Mawson Deck LIFT Hair dresser STAIRS & Beauty ByrdCenter Deck 604 602 OOwnerwner’s’s BalBalconycony SuiteSuitess Amundsen Deck Balconies Erikson Deck Balconies Shackleton Deck Balconies DDeluxeeluxe BBalconyalcony SuiteSuitess r Radio Chart room room Buffet Pantry Hotel managerOwne´sr’ sOwner’s Balcony511 Balcony Suite s Suites509 507 505 Office office STAIRS 605 603 601 Bridge Lido Open Viewing Deck Deck Platform Hair dresser STAIRS LIFSTT AIRS LIFT & Beauty Chief Captain Deck and Cabin Plans Center 606 604 602 Engineer OwOwnerner’s’s BBalconyalcony512 SuiteSuitess Hebridean510 Suite508 506 DDeluxeeluxe B Balconyalcony SSuiteuites Balconies Balconies Explorer Deck Scott Deck Marco Polo Deck Balconies Balconies Promenade deck DelDeluxeuxe BalcoBalconyny SuiteSuitess r Radio Chart room room Buffet Pantry Hotel manager´s 511 509 Pr507emium505 Suites PremiumOffice Suites Premium Suites Corner Suite OOwnerwner’s’s BBalconyalcony SuiteSuitess STAIRS office Sta ff Cabin Bridge Lido 427 425 423 421 Open419 417 415 603 601 Deck Deck Shackleton Deck STAIRS LIFT The Chief Captain Jacuzzi Club 512 510 508 506 Engineer Scott Deck DelDeluxeuxe Balc Balconyony SSuiteuites Library STAIRS LIFT Mawson Deck Sta ff LIFT Hair dresser Balconies STAIRS Coffee Cabin 428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414 & Beauty Station Premium Suites Premium Suites Premium Suites Corner Suite ByrdCenter Deck 604 602 OOwnerwner’s’s BalBalconycony SuiteSuitess awson Deck Promenade deck Amundsen Deck Promenade deck Premium Suites Premium Suites Premium Suites Corner Suite Balconies Sta ff Columbus Deck Cabin 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 PromenadeThe deck Club Cruise Erikson Deck Cruise Director Superior Suites Superior Suites Superior Suites Balconies Library STAIRS LIFT office Sta ff Coffee Cabin 428 426347424345422343420341418339416 414 333 331 329 Station Premium Suites Premium Suites Premium Suites Corner Suite Shackleton Deck Balconies Deluxe Balcony Suites r Deluxe Balcony Suites Radio Chart Promenade deck Public room room bathrooms Entrance Technical InformationBuffet Pantry Hotel Lounge managerOwne´sr’ sOwner’s Balcony511 Balcony Suite s Suites509 507 505 Office Hall office Reception Cruising STspeed:AIRS 11.5 knots 605Built:603 1992601 Bridge Byrd Deck STAIRS LIFT Lido Open STAIRS Promenade deck Viewing Deck Cruise 348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330 Deck 90.6 m 4200 Platform Cruise Director SuperiorPurse Suiter’s s SuperiorSuperior Suite Suites s SuperiorSuperior Suite Suites s Superior Suites Length overall: Tonnage: office Office Hair dresser Promenade deck STAIRS LIFSTT AIRS LIFT 347 345 343 341 339 333 331 329 & Beauty Chief Captain Width overall: 15.3m Center 606Guest604 capacity:602 118 Engineer Public Entrance OwOwnerner’s’s BBalconyalcony512 SuiteSuitess Hebridean510 Suite508 506 Lounge bathrooms DDeluxeeluxe B Balconyalcony SSuiteuites Hall 4.2m BV Magellan Deck Reception Draught maximum: Classed by: STAIRS LIFT Balconies Boot Room Balconies STAIRS 348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330 Bahamas 2016 Purse r’s Superior Suites SuperiorStanda Suiterds Suites Superior Suites Flag/Registry: Upgraded: Office Hospital Promenade deck Galley 261 259 257 255 Doctor ScottMarco Deck Polo Deck Balconies r Amundsen Deck Promenade deck DelDeluxeuxe BalcoBalconyny SuiteSuitess Radio Chart room room Buffet Pantry Hotel Office Restaurant manager´s 511 509 Pr507emium505 Suites Premium Suites Premium Suites Corner Suite Standard Suites Hospital STAIRS office Sta ff Cabin Bridge Galley STAIRS LIFT 261 259 257 255 Doctor Officer’s Lido 427 425 423 421 Open419 417 415 Quarters Deck Deck 252 250 262 260 258 256 254 Standard Suites Please note that all beds can be configured as twin or double with the Standard Suites Standard Suites STAIRS LIFT (forward) The Chief Captain Restaurant Club Engineer 512 510 508 506 STAIRS LIFT