NOBLE CALEDONIA CRUISES

Overlooked when people mention Britsh cruise companies, London based Noble Caledonia’s raison d ètre, has always been to offer varied cruises on vessels of a unique style.

Small ships allow interesting itineraries and an onboard ambience that is conducive to exploring the world and learning of its wonders. With a limited number of passengers, camaraderie grows to create a warm and friendly atmosphere onboard. Small numbers also allow the crew and staff to provide a more personal and caring service.

If you are looking for something special they have two all-suite vessels, the MS Island Sky or MS Hebridean Sky. The variety stretches from the MS Royal Crown that cruises Europe’s watery highways, to a cruise under a wind-filled sail aboard the magnificent Sea Cloud II. The Sea Cloud II is one of the finest and most opulent sailing ships in the world.

EXPLORATION

NOBLE CALEDONIAN cruise Ships

Island Sky

The MS Island Sky is one of our two flag ships and sister vessel to the MS Hebridean Sky. Both vessels were built in the same shipyard in Italy at similar times and share the same excellent attributes that make them two of the finest small ships in the world. Sails the Med’; Cyprus and Israel in the summer.

Cruise insurance and helicopter rescue at sea. Expensive.

Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.

Exploration & Expedition Cruise Ships

Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles

Island Sky – exploration small ship

The MS Island Sky is one of Noble Caledonian’s two flag ships. She is the sister vessel to the MS Hebridean Sky.

MS Serenissima

The facilities on board include two lounges – the larger Andrea Lounge is comfortable and spacious and the smaller Harald Jarl Lounge is more intimate. There is also a small library and Wi-Fi is available at an extra cost throughout the vessel.

Cruise insurance and helicopter rescue at sea. Expensive.

Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.

Exploration & Expedition Cruise Ships

Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles

NOBLE CALEDONIAN - Exploration Ships

Expedition

The expedition team includes experts in marine biology, history and geology with one onboard expert for every 10 guests. A fleet of Zodiacs are used for landings and nature cruises, and an open bridge policy allows interaction with the Captain and navigation crew, further fostering the expeditionary nature of every voyage.

The ship is owned by G-Adventures and represented by either Noble Caledonian or Swoop in the UK.

Cruise insurance and helicopter rescue at sea. Expensive.

Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.

Exploration & Expedition Cruise Ships

Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles

Hebridean Sky

Built in Italy in 1992, Hebridean Sky is owned by London-based cruise company Noble Caledonia. A luxury all-suite accommodation vessel. Following her 2016 renovation, all suites are outward-facing. Each one is at least 225 sq ft (21 sq m). There is a choice of twin or queen-sized bed. Facilities include a flat-screen TV, mini-bar and sitting area with a sofa-bed, independent temperature controls and a marble-appointed en suite bathroom. There is no compromise on comfort while exploring.

Cabins and deck plans

Cruise insurance and helicopter rescue at sea. Expensive.

Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.

Exploration & Expedition Cruise Ships

Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles

Hebridean Sky – Exploration Ship

This is an Ice Class one ship, but, we have just looked for the Hebridean Sky using our global locator,

50 Years of Victory (50 Let Pobedy)

An Icebreaker. capable of pushing through ice up to 2.5 metres thick!

The 50 Years of Victory (50 Let Pobedy) was built in 2007 and is the largest and most modern nuclear-powered icebreaker in the world. She is a new generation ship, an upgrade of the Arktika-class. Accommodating a maximum of 128 guests and carrying the highest ice class possible (LL1), she is one of the only ships that can undertake a voyage to the North Pole

Cruise insurance and helicopter rescue at sea. Expensive.

Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.

Exploration & Expedition Cruise Ships

Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles

NOBLE CALEDONIAN - River Ships

50 Years of Victory (50 Let Pobedy)

upgrade of the Arktika-class. Accommodating a maximum of 128 guests and carrying the highest ice class possible (LL1), she is one of the only ships that can undertake a voyage to the North Pole

Cruise insurance and helicopter rescue at sea. Expensive.

Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.

Exploration & Expedition Cruise Ships

Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles

NOBLE CALEDONIAN - River Ships

Queen of Mississippi

The Queen of the Mississippi sails America’s most iconic river with her authentic paddlewheel. Beneath her classic exterior is a modern cruise ship.

Guests 150 | Crew 44 | Length 90m | Width 15m | Year 2015

Cruise insurance and helicopter rescue at sea. Expensive.

Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.

Exploration & Expedition Cruise Ships

Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles

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Dakar, Senegal. Trip to Gorée Island.

Dakar, Senegal has a very busy port which is always full of ships. Invaded many times it has changed hands over and over until it regained independence in August, 1960.

Cape Town, South Africa

This garden of wine and golf has features that include Robbin Island and Table Mountain but we start with the penguins.

Freddie Mercury house in Zanzibar

Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar. It is a strictly religious country so is not as proud of him as you might expect.

Tema Accra cruise port

Tema Accra is a popular port receiving over 1500 vessels a year. It is popular with cruise ships.

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