Our Vessels

SWIFTSURE

Built in 2022, the Swiftsure is a catamaran with 2 asymmetrical semi-planing hulls, and an articulated hydrofoil that allows the boat to efficiently travel at 35 knots (40mph). This propeller-less design, coupled with finely-tuned, wave-piercing bows, allows the boat to travel through both calm and rough water at speed, while keeping underwater noise to a minimum. All 4 Scania D16 engines have waterlift mufflers, and carbon fiber driveshafts to save weight, and state of the art soundproofing to reduce noise. In addition to a wrap-around viewing deck, restrooms, and galley, Swiftsure seats 149 passengers and is equipped with 7 HDTVs and a premium sound system with speakers inside and out, for whale watching naturalist presentations.

Saratoga

Built in 2018, the Saratoga is a catamaran with 2 asymmetrical semi-planing hulls, and an articulated hydrofoil that allows the boat to efficiently travel at 35 knots (40mph). This propeller-less design, coupled with finely-tuned, wave-piercing bows, allows the boat to travel through both calm and rough water at speed, while keeping underwater noise to a minimum. All 4 Scania D16 engines have waterlift mufflers, and carbon fiber driveshafts to save weight, and state of the art soundproofing to reduce noise. In addition to a wrap-around viewing deck, restrooms, and galley, Saratoga seats 120 passengers and is equipped with 7 HDTVs and a premium sound system with speakers inside and out, for whale watching naturalist presentations.

Glacier Spirit

The Glacier Spirit is considered by many in the Pacific Northwest, the most beautiful and relaxing boat in the whale watch fleet. Passengers love the comfortable inside seating, and the large viewing windows. There is a snack bar, a full certified galley, two restrooms, and an outside viewing deck around the entire cabin. She is also equipped with fully modern navigation equipment and indoor and outdoor speakers.

Red Head

The Red Head is the little sister of the Glacier Spirit. She seats 40 quite comfortably, and is just a bit faster than the Glacier Spirit making. Red Head has inside seating for everyone, large windows, full walk around deck, two restrooms, and a hydrophone. She is 56ft long and has two large Lugger diesels allowing her to cruise quietly at over 19 knots.

Chilkat Express

The Chilkat Express is one of the fastest passenger vessels on the West Coast. It’s 4 Caterpillar 3406E engines produce 800
horsepower each, allowing it to travel at 40 kts (45 mph) to points throughout the Salish Sea. The vessel is a propeller-less hybrid, combining the stability of a multi hulled catamaran and the speed of a hydrofoil which rides on underwater wings. This combination is known as a foilcat. To say that driving her is more like flying an airplane is not an understatement.