Passenger Vessels

The Mackinac Island Ferry Co. boats with their rooster tail fountains astern are a familiar sight on Michigan waters. Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau photo.

Mackinac Island Ferry acquired by Hoffmann Marine

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The crew at Yank Marine, Tuckahoe, N.J., with the latest NY Waterways ferry soon to be delivered. Yank Marine photo.

Yank Marine to deliver a new ferry to NY Waterway

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A new American Cruise Lines vessel under construction at Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Md. ACL photo.

American Cruise Lines says 7 new ships now coming by 2026

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From left to right, Senesco Marine president, Ted Williams, WorkBoat's Kristin Luke, Senesco Marine GM, Mike Foster, posed in front of a WindServe CTV pilot house. All photos taken by WorkBoat.

On the road - Senesco Marine

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New passenger/vehicle ferry for Maine. Steiner Shipyard photo

Steiner Shipyard to begin delivery of new 149-passenger ferry to Maine on Thursday

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The new ferry was launched on May 3. Eastern Shipbuilding Group photo

Eastern launches Long Island ferry

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thumbnail_VCFD Conception 2 — Thirty-four passengers and crew died in the dive boat Conception fire. Ventura County Fire Department

Dive boat captain sentenced to 4 years for 34 fire deaths

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Casco Bay Lines' new ferry will be powered by a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system. Elliott Bay Design Group rendering

Passenger vessel report: different classes, different trends

Ben Hayden

The Chugach Express, a high speed, long-range eco-tour vessel, was delivered by All American Marine to Phillips Cruises and Tours for daily operations in Prince William Sound. AAM photo.

All American delivers hydrofoil-assisted tour vessel

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A rendering of the Long Island Sound ferry. The ferry's christening ceremony is scheduled for 3 pm ET on May 3 at ESG's Allanton Shipyard, Panama City, Fla. Eastern Shipbuilding image.

Eastern Shipbuilding to host christening and launch ceremony for Long Island ferry

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Washington State Ferries operates the largest commuter ferry system in the United States. Washington State Ferries photo.

DOT announces $316 million for ferry system funding

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The new boat is the only tour boat on the island that is air-conditioned, the owner says. Breaux Brothers Enterprises photo

Breaux Brothers delivers new 49-passenger excursion boat to Hawaii

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American Cruise Lines has two more new small ships coming in 2025, the American Patriot and American Pioneer. The ships will be built at the company’s affiliated shipyard, Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland. ACL image.

American Cruise Lines adding two new ships in 2025

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