Caledonian Sky

Caledonian Sky (IMO 8802870) is a cruise ship operated by Travelmarvel. It is one of eight ships originally built for Renaissance Cruises.

The ship was built in 1991 at Nuovi Cantieri Apuania [it] in Italy, with yard number 1145, and a tonnage of 4280. It was initially named Renaissance VI.[1] In 1998 it was sold to Sun Cruises, who renamed it Sun Viva 2. In 2000 it was sold to Malaysian company Star Cruises, who renamed it MegaStar Capricorn. In 2001 it was sold to Hebridean Island Cruises, owned by Altnamara Shipping PLC.[citation needed] It was refitted like a country hotel,[2] and renamed Hebridean Spirit. It was named at Leith, Scotland by the Princess Royal.[3][4] Hebridean Island Cruises filed for administration in 2009.[5]

It was later sold to Noble Caledonia (part of Australian tour company Australian Pacific Touring) and renamed Caledonian Sky.[6] It was refurbished in 2016 and carries 100 passengers.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Caledonian Sky commences Australian operation in the Kimberley". seatrade-cruise.com. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Onboard the Hebridean Spirit". The Telegraph. 13 August 2007. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Royal launch as the Spirit slips into service". The Herald. 4 July 2001. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Hebridean Spirit". www.castlesoftheseas.nl. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Hebridean cruise line files for administration". The Telegraph. 9 April 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Noble Caledonia acquires a second ship". Cruise & Travel. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Caledonian Sky (Zegrahm Expeditions) Cruise: Expert Review (2023)". www.cruisecritic.com. Retrieved 5 February 2024.