Book Incredible Cruises to Antarctica and the Arctic

May 01, 2024 - 
May 08, 2024
This program is designed for experienced ski mountaineers who have mastered techniques both for ascent and descent in challenging snow-covered alpine terrain. A typical day involves climbs on mountaintops averaging heights of 700 - 850 meters (2,300 - 2,800 feet) and downhill skiing fro...
May 08, 2024 - 
May 15, 2024
This program is designed for experienced ski mountaineers who have mastered techniques both for ascent and descent in challenging snow-covered alpine terrain. A typical day involves climbs on mountaintops averaging heights of 700 - 850 meters (2,300 - 2,800 feet) and downhill skiing fro...
May 15, 2024 - 
May 22, 2024
Cruise along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen for a great chance of spotting Polar Bears. You’ll sail into beautiful fjords found on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a fantastically beautiful fjord crested with spectacular glaciers and home to Ringed and Bearded Seals. The sh...
May 22, 2024 - 
May 29, 2024
Cruise along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen for a great chance of spotting Polar Bears. You’ll sail into beautiful fjords found on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a fantastically beautiful fjord crested with spectacular glaciers and home to Ringed and Bearded Seals. The sh...
May 26, 2024 - 
Jun 06, 2024
Sailing between our home port of Vlissingen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the Scottish port of Aberdeen, the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales, and ...
May 01, 2024 - 
May 08, 2024
This program is designed for experienced ski mountaineers who have mastered techniques both for ascent and descent in challenging snow-covered alpine terrain. A typical day involves climbs on mountaintops averaging heights of 700 - 850 meters (2,300 - 2,800 feet) and downhill skiing fro...
May 28, 2024 - 
Jun 06, 2024
Sailing between the Scottish port of Aberdeen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure explores the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen as well as the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales, and other animals of the ...
Jun 06, 2024 - 
Jun 13, 2024
Sailing along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen, will give us the best opportunities to spot the King of the Arctic. We sail to Raudfjord on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a beautiful fjord dominated by spectacular glaciers and favoured by Ringed and Bearded Seal. The cliffs and s...
May 08, 2024 - 
May 15, 2024
This program is designed for experienced ski mountaineers who have mastered techniques both for ascent and descent in challenging snow-covered alpine terrain. A typical day involves climbs on mountaintops averaging heights of 700 - 850 meters (2,300 - 2,800 feet) and downhill skiing fro...
May 15, 2024 - 
May 22, 2024
Cruise along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen for a great chance of spotting Polar Bears. You’ll sail into beautiful fjords found on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a fantastically beautiful fjord crested with spectacular glaciers and home to Ringed and Bearded Seals. The sh...
Jun 08, 2024 - 
Jun 18, 2024
The North Spitsbergen cruise sails to some of the remotest locations of northern Europe. The expedition gives you the opportunity to spot historic whaling remains, glaciers, a variety of Arctic birds including the Little Auk, and polar bears....
Jun 10, 2024 - 
Jun 17, 2024
Join our adventurous expedition to the north of Svalbard’s largest island, taking in the area’s fantastically beautiful landscapes, thousands of seabirds, and possibly even polar bears. While searching for whales, seals, and other exotic wildlife among the sea ice, we’...

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

Deck Plan

Island Sky Deck Plan

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)

Ready to Book Your Polar Expedition?

 Contact Polar Holidays to schedule a free consultation with one of our booking specialists today!