M/V Hebridean Sky is an almost identical sistership to  Sea Spirit and Island Sky. She is a vessel which the Aqua-Firma team have enjoyed spending time onboard: impressive, elegant and well equipped for expedition cruising in Antarctica and the Arctic.

Hebridean Sky boasts more than a touch of classic luxury and some of the most spacious and well appointed cabins of any ship of her size.  She is equipped with stabilisers for smooth sailing and can carry a total of 111 passengers, meaning everyone can alight and explore together.

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She has a complement of zodiacs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) for onshore landings and cruising around icebergs and along the coastlines.  With ship-to-shore satellite communications passengers can email and obtain wireless Internet access.

With the capacity for 111 passengers, she has 7 en-suite cabin types to choose from (all of which are at least 223 square feet), divided amongst her 5 decks, all of which offer exterior views.  Each suite has a queen-sized bed, which can be separated into two twin-sized beds, sitting areas, satellite TV, DVD & CD player, telephone and mini-fridge. Penthouse Suites and Veranda Suites (400 and 300 square feet, respectively) have their own private balconies,which are accessed via sliding-glass doors and also provide white-glove butler service.

Food is served in the restaurant; meanwhile there is also an outdoor cafe on the Erickson Deck to enjoy al fresco dining.  The daily changing breakfast, and dinner menus are freshly prepared each day by a team of international chefs.  Returning from onshore excursions, passengers can enjoy complimentary refreshments, afternoon tea and all-day coffee in The Club, the ideal place to relax and survey the Polar landscapes through the panoramic windows.

The wraparound sun deck on the top deck is an excellent place from which to survey the surrounding polar landscapes.  The multi-purpose lounge is ideal for evening presentations.  Other onboard amenities include a library, gift shop, 24 hour beverage station, clinic with licensed doctor and an elevator serving all passenger decks.

Client feedback:

"You did a great job!,,,The trip was exactly as expected. The Hebridean Sky is very smart but the people and crew were 'normal' no 'cruise' in sight (ha ha).....we would recommend this ship again. The rear access to the zodiacs was easier than the egress down the side of the ship we have experienced before.

We were provided with excellent staff, the 'experts' were excellent at delivering informative evidence based talks in a way all could understand and gain knowledge from and did it in a fun way. We had our adventure and they made that exciting because they were excited.

The information Aqua Firma provided was detailed, informative.....spot on. Your service was highly valued especially as we were distracted with home issues. We have recommended you to others and will use your services in the future. 

So well done everyone. Much appreciated"

 Willis family (Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica)