The 118-passenger, all-suite vessel is one of the finest small ships in the world and benefits from unusually spacious accommodation, public areas and outside decks. You will find the atmosphere on board akin to a private yacht or country hotel with a little music in the lounge or bar after dinner, talks from our onboard team and informative port briefings from your Cruise Director or Expedition Leader. After a day of exploration ashore, you will return to the comfort and peace of a well-run and exceedingly comfortable ship. Along with the Captain and officers and the Noble Caledonia crew of 75 plus the KRC Expedition team, we are dedicated to offering you the best possible experience during your time on board. KRC Expeditions and the Hebridean Sky proudly continues our traditions of exceptional, personalized expedition experiences as an all-kosher, Jewish community exploring together to some of the world most unique, pristine, and remoted destinations.  

Your Space:  The spacious and finely decorated public rooms on board the MS Hebridean Sky include a large lounge on the Byrd Deck, featuring a selection of seating options from individual armchairs and sofas to side-cushioned benches. Daily briefings and talks given by the Noble Caledonia onboard team take place in the lounge which is fitted with the highest standard of presentation equipment, including multiple screens. For your convenience, it is also possible to follow the onboard lectures from the comfort of your suite.

In addition to the Main Lounge on the Byrd Deck, there is also The Club, located on the Mawson Deck, which features the main bar where the onboard pianist plays periodically throughout the day. The Club also features a 24-hour tea and coffee station. Towards the aft of the ship on the Mawson Deck is the library. Well-stocked with reference books pertaining to the destinations the vessel is visiting, and a selection of essential reads, you will not find yourself short of excellent literature on board. A collection of games and devices to access the internet via the ship’s satellite can also be found in the library. Access to the ship’s satellite Wi-Fi via your own device is complimentary on board (signal strength varies depending on location and demand). Newspapers are also placed in the library depending on local availability. The dining room, which can seat all guests in one sitting, is located on the Amundsen Deck. Further to this on the top Shackleton Deck, the observation area is complete with sun loungers and is ideal for sunbathing, relaxing with a book or spotting wildlife. The walk-around promenade on the Mawson Deck provides a unique circular view of the passing seascapes. There is also a small hairdresser on board offering a selection of beauty treatments. For your comfort, there is also a clinic with a doctor on board and a lift which serves all decks. As part of the joy of small-ship cruising, we hope to offer the opportunity to visit the Captain and Officers on the Bridge to check the progress of the vessel (subject to weather or security conditions).

Life Onboard: KRC Expeditions is all about creating community while exploring our planet. You can select a mega ship ship carrying in excess of 4000 passengers (where only a portion of the guests might be kosher) with impersonal service; or join us aboard an all-kosher intimate expedition vessel where a relaxing atmosphere, exceptional glatt-kosher cuisine, high quality service and attention to detail are the order of the day. We create an environment that is warm and convivial, more akin to a private yacht or country hotel in which you can learn more about the wonders of nature, culture and ancient civilizations in the company of like-minded people. Guest speakers and informative port briefings from our expedition leaders and cruise director all contribute to make any voyage aboard this wonderful vessel a memorable and joyful experience. After a day ashore you will return to the comfort and peace of an exceedingly comfortable ship.  

Your Dining: It is quite a task to create a kosher dining experience on an all-kosher vessel, especially when you are cruising to far-flung corners of the globe! Indeed it takes a team of highly talented organizers and chefs to deliver fresh, varied dishes no matter where you are at sea. Fortunately, the KRC Expeditions team, with over 30 years of experience, is well adapted to the world of small-ship cruising where no two days are the same and the menus are often scheduled and tailored around the days’ excursions. With only one sitting and a maximum of just over 100 passengers, you’ll enjoy the signature, sumptuous buffets that KRC River Cruises & KRC Expeditions are famous for throughout your journey. Afternoon tea takes place every day in the comfort of the Lounge. Tea and coffee are also available 24 hours a day. Special diets can be catered for with sufficient notice.

In keeping with the informal atmosphere on board, when dining you are able to choose your seating arrangements at your leisure. For those travelling alone, our onboard and friendly restaurant staff will take care to ensure you are seated with other like-minded travelers. To enhance your dining experience even further, a selection of kosher wines are included with both meals; there is also a comprehensive wine list with a wide selection of new and old-world wines from which to choose.