meet our fleet

San Francisco Bay Ferry uses a fleet of 167 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.

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Class Vessels Builders In Service Date Original Costs Funding Source Passenger Capacity Bike Capacity Engine Propulsion Service Speed Lenght Overall Beam, Extreme Mean Draft, Loaded Fuel Type Fuel Capacity (US Gallons) Fresh Water Capacity (US Gallons)
-PeraltaNichols Brothers Boat Builders2002$5.2 million-33120Cummins Tier 3 HPPropeller25 knots (28.7 mph)37m (121.4 ft)10 m (32.8 ft)2 m (6.6 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel4400750
-Bay BrezzeNichols Brothers Boat Builders1994$2.1 million-250202 x MTU 16V20001994-2014: Water Jet, 2014-present: Propeller26 knots (30 mph)29,6 m (97.1 ft)8.9 m (29.29 ft)1.2 m (3.9 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel2000750
-IntintoliDakota Creek Industries1997$6 million-349102 x MTU 16V4000 M73MJP Water Jet34 knots (39 mph)41.3 m (135.5 ft)12 m (39.4 ft)1.5 m (4.9 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel5000500
-Mare IslandDakota Creek Industries1997$6 million-330102 x MTU 16V4000 M73MJP Water Jet34 knots (39 mph)41.3 m (135.5 ft)12 m (39.4 ft)1.5 m (4.9 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel5000500
GeminiGeminiKvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders2008$8.6 million-225342 X MAN D286LE489 EPA Tier 4Propeller26 knots (30 mph)35.9 m (117.8 ft)8.8 m (28.9 ft)2 m (6.6 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel2400500
GeminiPiscesKvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders2008$8.6 million-225342 X MAN D286LE489 EPA Tier 4Propeller26 knots (30 mph)35.9 m (117.8 ft)8.8 m (28.9 ft)2 m (6.6 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel2400500
GeminiTaurusKvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders2009$8.6 million-199342 X MAN D286LE489 EPA Tier 4Propeller26 knots (30 mph))35.9 m (117.8 ft)8.8 m (28.9 ft)2 m (6.6 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel2400500
GeminiScorpioKvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders2009$8.6 million-199342 X MAN D286LE489 EPA Tier 4Propeller26 knots (30 mph)35.9 m (117.8 ft)8.8 m (28.9 ft)2 m (6.6 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel2400500
HydrusHydrusVigor/Kvichak Marine2017$15.1 million-400502 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 3Propeller27 knots (31 mph)41 m (135.5 ft)11.5 m (37.7 ft)2 m (6.6 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel3000500
HydrusCetusVigor/Kvichak Marine2017$15.1 million-400502 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 3Propeller27 knots (31 mph)41 m (135.5 ft)11.5 m (37.7 ft)2 m (6.6 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel3000500
HydrusArgoVigor/Kvichak Marine2018$15.1 million-400502 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 3Propeller27 knots (31 mph)41 m (135.5 ft)11.5 m (37.7 ft)2 m (6.6 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel3000500
HydrusCarinaVigor/Kvichak Marine2018$15.1 million-400502 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 3Propeller27 knots (31 mph)41 m (135.5 ft)11.5 m (37.7 ft)2 m (6.6 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel3000500
PyxisPyxisDakota Creek Industries2018$19.2 millionFederal/State/Regional445242 x MTU 16V4000 EPA Tier 42 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet34 knots (39 mph)41 m (135.5 ft)12 m (39.4 ft)1.5 m (4.9 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel4400600
PyxisVelaDakota Creek Industries2019$19.2 millionFederal/State/Regional445242 x MTU 16V4000 EPA Tier 42 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet34 knots (39 mph)41 m (135.5 ft)12 m (39.4 ft)1.5 m (4.9 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel4400600
PyxisLyraDakota Creek Industries2019$19.2 millionFederal/State/Regional445242 x MTU 16V4000 EPA Tier 42 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet34 knots (39 mph)41 m (135.5 ft)12 m (39.4 ft)1.5 m (4.9 ft))R99 Renewable Diesel4400600
DoradoDoradoMavrik Marine2022$15 millionState: Prop 1B; Regional Measure 1320252 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 42 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet36 knot (41 mph)42 m (138 ft)10.5 m (34.45 ft)1.4 m (4.6 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel2000500
DoradoDelphinusMavrik Marine2024$15 millionState: Prop 1B; Regional Measure 1320252 x MTU 12V4000 EPA Tier 42 Hamilton HT810 Water Jet36 knot (41 mph)42 m (138 ft)10.5 m (34.45 ft)1.4 m (4.6 ft)R99 Renewable Diesel2000500

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

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

2 m (6.6 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

11.5 m (37.7 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

235

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

235

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

199

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

199

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 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

Oakland, Alameda, Richmond, Harbor Bay, South San Francisco

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

Lorem Ipsum

Lorem Ipsum

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 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

MV Harbor Bay Express II

This vessel was sold to a another operator and continues to serve riders in another part of the world.