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Hebridean Sky
activeBuilt 1991
1338/2k Berlitz
GRT
4200
Guests
120
Crew
72
Crew:Guest
1:1.7
Length
90m
Space Ratio
35.0
Current position
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History
AI-generatedOriginally built for Renaissance Cruises as Renaissance VII, Hebridean Sky is an ice-rated expedition cruise ship that has operated extensively in Antarctica and the Arctic. The vessel was acquired by Noble Caledonia in 2014 and now operates alongside sister ships Island Sky and Caledonian Sky, also former Renaissance Cruises vessels. Before joining Noble Caledonia's fleet, the ship operated under various names including Corinthian II and Sea Explorer, serving different cruise operators across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and polar regions.
Vessel Timeline
17 Dec 1987
Keel Laid
Nuovi Cantieri Apuania, Carrara
13 Apr 1991
Launched
Nuovi Cantieri Apuania, Carrara
2 Dec 1991
Renaissance VII
Renaissance Cruises
2001-2003
Renai I
2003-2004
Sun
2004-2005
Island Sun
Mauritius Island Cruises
2005-2013
Corinthian II
Travel Dynamics
2013-2014
Sea Explorer
Polar Latitudes
Today
Hebridean Sky
Current
At a Glance
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Maiden Voyage
April 13, 1991
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Built By
Nuovi Cantieri Apuania, Carrara
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Build Country
Italy
🧊 Ice Class 1C
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Identity
IMO Number8802882
MMSI311000253
Call SignC6BG2
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
Former NamesSea Explorer (Polar Latitudes, 2013-2014), Corinthian II (Travel Dynamics, 2005-2013), Island Sun (Mauritius Island Cruises, 2004-2005), Sun (2003-2004), Renai I (2001-2003), Renaissance VII (Renaissance Cruises, 1991-2001)
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Construction
ShipyardNuovi Cantieri Apuania, Carrara
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Keel LaidDecember 17, 1987
Float OutApril 13, 1991
DeliveredDecember 2, 1991
Yard Number1146
Maiden VoyageApril 13, 1991
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Dimensions
90m
Length
16m
Beam
4.3m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)4200
Net Tonnage (NT)1263
Length BP90.36 m
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Capacity
120
Guests
72
Crew
59
Cabins
Guests (max)120
Space Ratio35.0
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.7
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Propulsion
14.5kts
Max Speed
3520kW
Power
Ice Class1C
Engine TypeB&W Holeby 8L28/32AF
Propulsion TypeDiesel
Reviews & Ratings
Berlitz / Insight Guides
3 Stars
1338/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
Sources & External Links
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