Island Sky

Built in 1992 and recently renovated, the Island Sky is a spacious, yet intimate, expedition vessel. It's sister ship is Cruise West's Spirit of Oceanus. The ship can carry 100 passengers in well-designed outside cabins with ocean views. Each cabin features two twin beds that can be reconfigured into one queen, a sitting area, en suite bathroom, large wardrobes, vanity table, and excellent storage. A small refrigerator, television, personal safe, hair dryer, assorted toiletries, and individually controlled air-conditioning and heating are provided in every cabin. Public spaces available include a large lounge, bar with piano, library stocked with fiction and reference books along with a selection of games, and an elegant single sitting dining room. Outside decks feature a bar, spa pool, and a rear sun deck where meals are served in clement weather. For excursions ashore, Island Sky carries a fleet of Zodiacs, and an open-bridge policy allows for the chance to see her expert officers and crew at work.

• Built: 1992
• Refurbished: 2006
• Gross Tonnage: 4,200
• Length: 297 feet
• Beam: 50 feet
• Draft: 17 feet
• Number of Guests: 100
• Crew: 72
• Crew Nationality: International
• Ship’s Registry: Nassau

General

• Five decks of passenger facilities.
  • Magellan Deck – passenger cabins, restaurant, doctor’s office.
  • Columbus Deck – passenger cabins, lounge, reception.
  • Marco Polo Deck – passenger cabins, club, library.
  • Erikson Deck – passenger cabins with balconies, bridge, spa pool, outdoor bar and café.
  • Explorer Deck – passenger suites with balconies, salon, sun deck.
• Stairs and an elevator service all decks.
• There is an open-bridge policy, contingent on weather and navigation conditions.
• Smoking is permitted only on outside decks.

Cabins

• All cabins feature ocean views and have two twin beds that can be reconfigured into one queen, a sitting area, en suite bathroom, large wardrobes, vanity table, small refrigerator, television, personal safe, hair dryer, assorted toiletries, and individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, and American style outlets (two flat prongs) at 110 volts.
• Magellan Deck cabins are 215 square feet and have two to four portholes.
• Columbus Deck cabins are 215 square feet with large picture windows.
• Marco Polo Deck cabins range between 215 to 265 square feet and feature large picture windows.
• Erikson Deck cabins are 265 square feet and have patio doors leading to private balconies.
• Explorer Deck cabins are 312 square feet and also feature private balconies.

Dining

• The main restaurant can accommodate all passengers at one seating.
• Most diets can be catered for on board, but special dietary requests must be made in advance.
• Breakfast is served buffet-style and there is also an omelet station.
• When weather permits, lunch can be served on deck, but is usually served in the main restaurant with a self-serve soup and salad option. Dinner is also served in the main restaurant.
• Afternoon tea is served in the lounge and coffee and tea are available 24 hours a day in the club.

Services

• Island Sky carries a fleet of Zodiacs and a small tender.
• Public spaces include a large lounge, smaller bar with piano, and library with games, reference books, and novels.
• There are two sun decks: one on the aft of the Erikson Deck with a spa pool and outdoor bar and café, and one on the
  Explorer Deck.
• Laundry services (no dry cleaning), a hair salon, and a small doctor’s office are available on board. Rates are posted.
• The U.S. dollar is the currency used on board. Euros and British Pounds are available in small denominations for exchange.
• Traveler’s checks and Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted for payment of shipboard accounts.

Deck Plan