meet our fleet
San Francisco Bay Ferry uses a fleet of 18 high-speed passenger ferries carrying between 225 and 445 passengers each. These vessels boast numerous amenities including bathrooms and passenger cabins that are all wheelchair accessible. With all vessels in the fleet utilizing propeller or water jet propulsion, our boats continue to meet rigorous emissions standards, set forth by the California Air Resources Board. All Vessels have: Two decks, wheelchair access, restrooms, snacks, drinks, aluminium hull catamarans, R99 Renewable Diesel, indoor and outdoor seating, under 100 gross tons.
Fleet Table
SHOW TABLE
| Class | Vessels | Builders | In Service Date | Original Costs | Funding Source | Passenger Capacity | Bike Capacity | Engine | Propulsion | Service Speed | Length Overall | Beam, Extreme | Mean Draft, Loaded | Fuel Type | Fuel Capacity (US Gallons) | Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Peralta | Nichols Brothers Boat Builders | 2002 | $5.2 million | - | 331 | 20 | Cummins Tier 3 HP | Propeller | 25 knots (28.7 mph) | 37m (121.4 ft) | 10 m (32.8 ft) | 2 m (6.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 4400 | 750 |
| - | Bay Breeze | Nichols Brothers Boat Builders | 1994 | $2.1 million | - | 250 | 20 | 2 x MTU 16V2000 | 1994-2014: Water Jet, 2014-present: Propeller | 26 knots (30 mph) | 29,6 m (97.1 ft) | 8.9 m (29.29 ft) | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 2000 | 750 |
| - | Intintoli | Dakota Creek Industries | 1997 | $6 million | - | 349 | 10 | 2 x MTU 16V4000 M73 | MJP Water Jet | 34 knots (39 mph) | 41.3 m (135.5 ft) | 12 m (39.4 ft) | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 5000 | 500 |
| - | Mare Island | Dakota Creek Industries | 1997 | $6 million | - | 330 | 10 | 2 x MTU 16V4000 M73 | MJP Water Jet | 34 knots (39 mph) | 41.3 m (135.5 ft) | 12 m (39.4 ft) | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 5000 | 500 |
| Gemini | Gemini | Kvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders | 2008 | $8.6 million | - | 225 | 34 | 2 X MAN D286LE489 EPA Tier 4 | Propeller | 26 knots (30 mph) | 35.9 m (117.8 ft) | 8.8 m (28.9 ft) | 2 m (6.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 2400 | 500 |
| Gemini | Pisces | Kvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders | 2008 | $8.6 million | - | 225 | 34 | 2 X MAN D286LE489 EPA Tier 4 | Propeller | 26 knots (30 mph) | 35.9 m (117.8 ft) | 8.8 m (28.9 ft) | 2 m (6.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 2400 | 500 |
| Gemini | Taurus | Kvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders | 2009 | $8.6 million | - | 225 | 34 | 2 X MAN D286LE489 EPA Tier 4 | Propeller | 26 knots (30 mph)) | 35.9 m (117.8 ft) | 8.8 m (28.9 ft) | 2 m (6.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 2400 | 500 |
| Gemini | Scorpio | Kvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders | 2009 | $8.6 million | - | 225 | 34 | 2 X MAN D286LE489 EPA Tier 4 | Propeller | 26 knots (30 mph) | 35.9 m (117.8 ft) | 8.8 m (28.9 ft) | 2 m (6.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 2400 | 500 |
| Hydrus | Hydrus | Vigor/Kvichak Marine | 2017 | $15.1 million | - | 400 | 50 | 2 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 3 | Propeller | 27 knots (31 mph) | 41 m (135.5 ft) | 11.5 m (37.7 ft) | 2 m (6.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 3000 | 500 |
| Hydrus | Cetus | Vigor/Kvichak Marine | 2017 | $15.1 million | - | 400 | 50 | 2 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 3 | Propeller | 27 knots (31 mph) | 41 m (135.5 ft) | 11.5 m (37.7 ft) | 2 m (6.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 3000 | 500 |
| Hydrus | Argo | Vigor/Kvichak Marine | 2018 | $15.1 million | - | 400 | 50 | 2 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 3 | Propeller | 27 knots (31 mph) | 41 m (135.5 ft) | 11.5 m (37.7 ft) | 2 m (6.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 3000 | 500 |
| Hydrus | Carina | Vigor/Kvichak Marine | 2018 | $15.1 million | - | 400 | 50 | 2 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 3 | Propeller | 27 knots (31 mph) | 41 m (135.5 ft) | 11.5 m (37.7 ft) | 2 m (6.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 3000 | 500 |
| Pyxis | Pyxis | Dakota Creek Industries | 2018 | $19.2 million | Federal/State/Regional | 445 | 24 | 2 x MTU 16V4000 EPA Tier 4 | 2 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet | 34 knots (39 mph) | 41 m (135.5 ft) | 12 m (39.4 ft) | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 4400 | 600 |
| Pyxis | Vela | Dakota Creek Industries | 2019 | $19.2 million | Federal/State/Regional | 445 | 24 | 2 x MTU 16V4000 EPA Tier 4 | 2 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet | 34 knots (39 mph) | 41 m (135.5 ft) | 12 m (39.4 ft) | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 4400 | 600 |
| Pyxis | Lyra | Dakota Creek Industries | 2019 | $19.2 million | Federal/State/Regional | 445 | 24 | 2 x MTU 16V4000 EPA Tier 4 | 2 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet | 34 knots (39 mph) | 41 m (135.5 ft) | 12 m (39.4 ft) | 1.5 m (4.9 ft)) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 4400 | 600 |
| Dorado | Dorado | Mavrik Marine | 2022 | $15 million | State: Prop 1B; Regional Measure 1 | 320 | 25 | 2 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 4 | 2 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet | 36 knots (41 mph) | 42 m (138 ft) | 10.5 m (34.45 ft) | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 2000 | 500 |
| Dorado | Delphinus | Mavrik Marine | 2024 | $15 million | State: Prop 1B; Regional Measure 1 | 320 | 25 | 2 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 4 | 2 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet | 36 knots (41 mph) | 42 m (138 ft) | 10.5 m (34.45 ft) | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 2000 | 500 |
| Dorado | Karl | Mavrik Marine | 2025 | $15 million | State: Prop 1B; Regional Measure 1 | 320 | 25 | MAN EPA Tier 4 + DPF 12V | 2 Hamilton HT 810 Water Jet | 36 knots (41 mph) | 42 m (138 ft) | 10.5 m (34.45 ft) | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 2000 | 500 |
| Dorado | Zalophus | Mavrik Marine | 2025 | $15 million | State: Prop 1B; Regional Measure 1 | 320 | 25 | MAN EPA Tier 4 + DPF 12V | 2 Hamilton HT 810 Water Jet | 36 knots (41 mph) | 42 m (138 ft) | 10.5 m (34.45 ft) | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | R99 Renewable Diesel | 2000 | 500 |
vessel classes
Dorado Class
Dorado
Builders
Mavrik Marine
Original Cost
$15 million
Passenger Capacity
320
Engine
2 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 4
Service Speed
36 knot (41 mph)
Beam, Extreme
10.5 m (34.45 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
500
In Service Date
2022
Funding Source
State: Prop 1B; Regional Measure 1
Bike Capacity
25
Propulsion
2 Hamilton HT 810 Water Jet
Length, overall
42 m (138 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
1.4 m (4.6 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
2,000
Delphinus
Builders
Mavrik Marine
Original Cost
$15 million
Passenger Capacity
320
Engine
2 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 4
Service Speed
36 knot (41 mph)
Beam, Extreme
10.5 m (34.45 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
500
In Service Date
2024
Funding Source
State: Prop 1B; Regional Measure 1
Bike Capacity
25
Propulsion
2 Hamilton HT 810 Water Jet
Length, overall
42 m (138 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
1.4 m (4.6 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
2,000
Karl
Builders
Mavrik Marine
Original Cost
$15 million
Passenger Capacity
320
Engine
MAN EPA Tier 4 + DPF 12V
Service Speed
36 knot (41 mph)
Beam, Extreme
10.5 m (34.45 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
500
In Service Date
2025
Funding Source
State: Prop 1B; Regional Measure 1
Bike Capacity
25
Propulsion
2 Hamilton HT 810 Water Jet
Length, overall
42 m (138 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
1.4 m (4.6 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
2,000
Zalophus
Builders
Mavrik Marine
Original Cost
$19.1 million
Passenger Capacity
320
Engine
MAN EPA Tier 4 + DPF 12V
Service Speed
36 knot (41 mph)
Beam, Extreme
10.5 m (34.45 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
500
In Service Date
2025
Funding Source
State: Prop 1B; Regional Measure 1
Federal Funds
Bike Capacity
25
Propulsion
2 Hamilton HT 810 Water Jet
Length, overall
42 m (138 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
1.4 m (4.6 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
2,000
Pyxis Class
Pyxis
Builders
Dakota Creek Industries
Original Cost
$19.2 million
Passenger Capacity
445
Engine
2 x MTU 16V4000 EPA Tier 4
Service Speed
34 knots (39 mph)
Beam, Extreme
12 m (39.4 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
600
In Service Date
2018
Funding Source
Federal/State/Regional
Bike Capacity
24
Propulsion
2 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet
Length, overall
41 m (135.5 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
4,400
Vela
Builders
Dakota Creek Industries
Original Cost
$19.2 million
Passenger Capacity
445
Engine
2 x MTU 16V4000 EPA Tier 4
Service Speed
34 knots (39 mph)
Beam, Extreme
12 m (39.4 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
600
In Service Date
2019
Funding Source
Federal/State/Regional
Bike Capacity
24
Propulsion
2 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet
Length, overall
41 m (135.5 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
4,400
Lyra
Builders
Dakota Creek Industries
Original Cost
$19.2 million
Passenger Capacity
445
Engine
2 x MTU 16V4000 EPA Tier 4
Service Speed
34 knots (39 mph)
Beam, Extreme
12 m (39.4 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
600
In Service Date
2019
Funding Source
Federal/State/Regional
Bike Capacity
24
Propulsion
2 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet
Length, overall
41 m (135.5 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
4,400
Hydrus Class
Hydrus
Builders
Vigor/Kvichak Marine
Original Cost
$15.1 million
Passenger Capacity
400
Engine
2 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 3
Service Speed
27 knots (31 mph)
Beam, Extreme
11.5 m (37.7 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
In Service Date
2017
Bike Capacity
50
Propulsion
Propeller
Length, overall
41 m (135.5 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
2 m (6.6 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
3,000
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
500
Cetus
Builders
Vigor/Kvichak Marine
Original Cost
$15.1 million
Passenger Capacity
400
Engine
2 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 3
Service Speed
27 knots (31 mph)
Beam, Extreme
11.5 m (37.7 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
In Service Date
2017
Bike Capacity
50
Propulsion
Propeller
Length, overall
41 m (135.5 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
2 m (6.6 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
3,000
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
500
Argo
Builders
Vigor/Kvichak Marine
Original Cost
$15.1 million
Passenger Capacity
400
Engine
2 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 3
Service Speed
27 knots (31 mph)
Beam, Extreme
11.5 m (37.7 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
In Service Date
2018
Bike Capacity
50
Propulsion
Propeller
Length, overall
41 m (135.5 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
2 m (6.6 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
3,000
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
500
Carina
Builders
Vigor/Kvichak Marine
Original Cost
$15.1 million
Passenger Capacity
400
Engine
2 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 3
Service Speed
27 knots (31 mph)
Beam, Extreme
11.5 m (37.7 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
In Service Date
2019
Bike Capacity
50
Propulsion
Propeller
Length, overall
41 m (135.5 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
2 m (6.6 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
3,000
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
500
Gemini Class
Gemini
Builders
Kvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
Original Cost
$8.6 million
Passenger Capacity
225
Engine
2 X MAN D286LE489 EPA Tier 4
Service Speed
26 knots (30 mph)
Beam, Extreme
8.8 m (28.9 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
In Service Date
2008
Funding Source
Bike Capacity
34
Propulsion
Propeller
Length, overall
35.9 m (117.8 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
2 m (6.6 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
2,400
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
500
Pisces
Builders
Kvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
Original Cost
$8.6 million
Passenger Capacity
225
Engine
2 X MAN D286LE489 EPA Tier 4
Service Speed
26 knots (30 mph)
Beam, Extreme
8.8 m (28.9 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
In Service Date
2008
Funding Source
Bike Capacity
34
Propulsion
Propeller
Length, overall
35.9 m (117.8 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
2 m (6.6 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
2,400
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
500
Taurus
Builders
Kvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
Original Cost
$8.6 million
Passenger Capacity
225
Engine
"2 X MAN D286LE489 EPA Tier 4"
Service Speed
26 knots (30 mph)
Beam, Extreme
8.8 m (28.9 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
In Service Date
2009
Bike Capacity
34
Propulsion
Propeller
Length, overall
35.9 m (117.8 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
2 m (6.6 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
2,400
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
500
Scorpio
Builders
Kvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
Original Cost
$8.6 million
Passenger Capacity
225
Engine
"2 X MAN D286LE489 EPA Tier 4"
Service Speed
26 knots (30 mph)
Beam, Extreme
8.8 m (28.9 ft)
Fuel Type
R99 Renewable Diesel
In Service Date
2009
Bike Capacity
34
Propulsion
Propeller
Length, overall
35.9 m (117.8 ft)
Mean Draft, Loaded
2 m (6.6 ft)
Fuel Capacity (US Gallons)
2,400
Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
500
Non Class
MV Peralta
Passenger Capacity
331
Service Speed
25 knots / 28 mph
Construction Cost
$5.2 million
Propulsion Type
Propeller
Propulsion Type
Propeller
Bike Capacity
20
Began Service
2002
Builders
Nichols Brother Boat Builders
Frequently Serving
Oakland, Alameda, Richmond, Harbor Bay, South San Francisco
MV Intintoli
Passenger Capacity
349
Service Speed
34 knots / 39 mph
Construction Cost
$6 million
Propulsion Type
Water Jet
Bike Capacity
10
Began Service
1997
Builders
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
Frequently Serving
Vallejo and Downtown S.F
MV Mare Island
Passenger Capacity
330
Service Speed
34 knots / 39 mph
Construction Cost
$6 million
Frequently Serving
Vallejo and Downtown S.F
Bike Capacity
10
Began Service
1997
Builders
Dakota Creed Industries
Propulsion Type
Water Jet
Retired Vessels
MV Bay Breeze
Passenger Capacity
250
Service Speed
26 knots / 30 mph
Construction Cost
$2.1 million
Propulsion Type
1994 - 2014: Water Jet / 2014 - Present: Propeller
Bike Capacity
20
Began Service
1994
Builders
Nichols Brother Boat Builders
Frequently Serving
RETIRED
MV Solano
Passenger Capacity
320
Service Speed
34 knots / 39 mph
Construction Cost
$11.2 million
Propulsion Type
Water Jet
Bike Capacity
10
Began Service
2004
Builders
Dakota Creek Industries
Frequently Serving
RETIRED
MV Encinal
Passenger Capacity
395
Service Speed
23 knots / 26 mph
Construction Cost
$8.6 million
Propulsion Type
Propeller
Bike Capacity
20
Began Service
1985
Builders
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
Frequently Serving
RETIRED
MV Vallejo
Passenger Capacity
267
Service Speed
34 knots / 39 mph
Construction Cost
$3.2 million
Propulsion Type
Water Jet
Bike Capacity
10
Began Service
1994
Builders
Dakota Creek Industries
Frequently Serving
RETIRED
