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Island Sky

Overview

The Island Sky is one of the most elegant small luxury expeditionary ship’s in Antarctica! Her wooden paneling and polished brass gives the feeling of a private yacht. She was purpose-built in Italy for exactly this type of expeditionary cruising and is ice strengthened. Only 112 guests aboard ensures there’s plenty of space and that everyone can go ashore together. Al fresco lunches can be enjoyed on the sun deck on sunny days, even in Antarctica.

All Voyages Include:

Two Pre-Voyage Hotel Nights
All-Inclusive Beverage Package
Certified Emergency MD and Clinic
World Class Cuisine
Live Entertainment
24/7 Coffee/Tea station
Voyage Photographer
Dedicated Passenger Service Manager
Complimentary Expedition Jacket

Ice Class Rating: Rated at 1D
Crew and Staff: 70
Cruising Speed: 12.5 knots
Propulsion: 2 B&W MAN marine diesel engines which generate 4,750 horsepower
Guests: 110

Amenities

Club

Dining Room

Fitness Center

Library

Lounge

Lido Deck

Features

Navigate the Island Sky with ease using the elevator serving all passenger decks

The Panoramic Top Deck Observation Platform makes missing out on incredible scenery impossible!

State-of-the-art retractable stabilisers which reduce roll by 80% help ensure sea days are comfortable
Newly renovated rear BBQ deck with outdoor heating and side walls – to make sitting out on deck irresistible
All of the suites are at least double the size of the average polar cabin. Some have French doors & balconies

Cabin Options

Porthole Suite

The Porthole Suites are located on Deck 2 – suites with porthole and sitting area.

Note:

Cabin 262 has 4 portholes and is the biggest and brightest
Cabins 252, 258 and 259 only have 2 portholes
Cabins 250, 256, 257, 260 and 261 have 3 portholes
Cabins 254 and 255 have 4 portholes

Size (sqf): 240
Occupancy: 1-3
Bed Config.: 1 queen, or 2 twins
Class: Premium
Location: Deck 2

Triple Suite

The Triple Suites are located on Deck 3 near the lounge. They feature a window and sitting area.

Size (sqf): 225
Occupancy: 1-3
Bed Config.: 1 queen or 2 twins
Class: Premium
Location: Deck 3

Window Suite

The Window Suites are located on Deck 3 near the lounge. They feature a window and sitting area.

Note:

Cabin 331 has an awkward shape
Cabin 333 is smaller than the others

Size (sqf): 225
Occupancy: 1-3
Bed Config.: 1 queen or 2 twins
Class: Premium
Location: Deck 3

Promenade Suite

The Promenade Suites are located on Promenade Deck near the club and library. Tinted sliding glass doors bring Antarctica into your suite and give easy access to the Promenade Deck. Enjoy a sitting area, en suite Champagne and chocolates on arrival, complimentary mini-bar (beer, wine and soft drinks), and an en suite Nespresso machine available on request.

Size (sqf): 220
Occupancy: 1-3
Bed Config.: 1 queen or 2 twins
Class: Premium
Location: Promenade Deck

Deluxe Suite

The Deluxe Suites are located on Promenade Deck near the club and library. Its tinted sliding glass doors bring Antarctica into your suite and give easy access to the Promenade Deck. Features include a sitting area, en suite Champagne and chocolates on arrival, complimentary mini-bar (beer, wine and soft drinks), and an en suite Nespresso machine available on request.

Size (sqf): 240
Occupancy: 1-2
Bed Config.: 1 queen or 2 twins
Class: Premium
Location: Promenade Deck

Veranda Suite

Located on the Veranda deck near the outdoor café and sun deck. Enjoy ensuite Champagne and chocolates on arrival, the complimentary mini-bar (beer, wine and soft drinks), and ensuite Nespresso machine. Features a 40 sq. ft. private balcony and sitting area.

Size (sqf): 260
Occupancy: 1-3
Bed Config.: 1 queen, or 2 twins
Class: Premium
Location: Veranda Deck

Penthouse Suite

This 325 sq. ft. cabin is located on the Penthouse Deck next to the observation area. Enjoy the scenery with the 79 sq. ft. private balcony with sitting area. Ensuite Champagne and chocolates on arrival, as well as a complimentary mini-bar (beer, wine and soft drinks), and the Ensuite Nespresso machine. Note: Penthouse Suite #600 is the smallest of the six available suites.

Size (sqf): 325
Occupancy: 1-3
Bed Config.: 1 queen, or 2 twins
Class: Premium
Location: Penthouse Deck with observation area

Owner's Suite

Approx 312 sq ft. This is an ocean view cabin located on the Penthouse Deck. The Suite comes with 1 queen that can also be split into 2 twins, several large windows, private 110 sq. ft. balcony, sitting area, private en suite bathroom with hair dryer, large wardrobe, table, complimentary minibar (beer, wine, and soft drinks), t.v, Nespresso machine, safe and temperature controls. Enjoy en suite chocolates and champagne upon you arrival.

Size (sqf): 312
Occupancy: 1-3
Bed Config.: 1 queen, or 2 twins
Class: Premium
Location: Penthouse Deck with observation area

Additional Cabin Information

All suites feature: exterior views, your choice of queen or two twin beds, sitting area with sofa and/or side chairs, flat screen TV with DVD/CD player, telephone, ensuite temperature controls, personal safe, mini-bar, marble-appointed bathroom with fine toiletries, hair dryer, American outlets at 110 volts.

If you wish to stay in touch, even in Antarctica, you can choose from the options below:

Internet & WiFi: 200mb of complimentary WiFi is provided. It is $45 to top up an extra 500mb. There are also two computers in the library which have free WiFi.
Satellite phone card: Available as a pre-paid PIN card. Expect costs of about $0.25/minute when calling to the USA
Mail: It is possible to send mail from the ship.

Please note that this is only for light data traffic and that the above prices are only approximate. Final prices for these additional services will be posted onboard the ship.

Plugs: North American 120V two-flat-pinned sockets
Towels, toiletries and hair dryers
Laundry service (additional cost)

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