Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise Motor Vessel MADAKET

MADAKET Cruises

Madaket History

A Bit of

"On Humboldt Bay Since 1910"


DEPARTURES: Tuesday through Sunday 1:00, 2:30 & 4:00 pm Monday 1:00 and 2:30 pm

			Step Aboard! Learn the history of Humboldt Bay on an 8.5 mile cruise along the shores of Humboldt Bay while the Captain explains local history, industries, activities, points of interest and wildlife. Seals are sure to be seen along with migratory birds, the Fishermen's Statue and the iconic Carson Mansion. 1.15 hrs

Historically Narrated Cruises


	DEPARTURES: Sunday Mornings at 11:00 am

				Venture to the unchartered waters of Arcata Bay and get close encounters with many creatures that call these waters their home. Enjoy a morning cocktail as you cruise through the largest oyster beds in the state, all while the Captain narrates about early bay uses and history. 1.5 hrs


	DEPARTURES: Tuesday through Saturday: 5:30 pm

				Take in the sights and sounds during this slow paced leisurely cruise along Eureka's scenic waterfront and tranquil wildlife areas of the bay. Enjoy a hot or cold beverage from Madaket's tiny bar, the smallest licensed bar in the State of California. Non-Narrated. 1 hr

(707) 445-1910

Cocktail Cruises

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M/V Madaket

Eco Wildlife/History Cruises

MADAKET was

not

always

named Madaket.....

...In 1931, the fleet was sold to Walter C. Coggeshall and Nellie C. was renamed Madaket after an Indian

name from the East Coast's Nantucket Island. Madaket is the last remaining vessel of a seven vessel fleet

that once transported families and workers around Humboldt Bay. Amongst these workers were hundreds

of mill workers and longshoremen employed by timber companies such as Hammond Lumber Company,

Dolbeer-Carson, Simpson, Georgia Pacific and others of the era. The ferries (known locally as Launches)

would operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, each carrying no less than 1,500 people a day around the

shore. They were a vital link to the early day economics. The completion of the Samoa bridge in 1971 put

the ferry service out of business and gave new life to Madaket as the Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise Flag

Boat and ambassador of Humboldt Bay. Built in 1909, launched in 1910 and refurbished in 1989, she is a

reminder of our bays maritime past preserved for the future and has become a vital part of the local

heritage tourist industry. The Motor Vessel MADAKET is one of 700 historic vessels registered in the United

States. She was built for the shallow waters of Humboldt Bay at Fairhaven Ca, in 1909, by shipwright

McDonald. 47.5 feet in length, 12 foot at the beam and draws a mere 3.75 feet. Launched onto its placid

waters on June 6th 1910, She is the oldest passenger carrying vessel in continuous service in the United

States and boasts the smallest licensed bar in California.

Boarding and tickets at the Foot of "C" Street
(707) 445-1910 Madaket Plaza, Eureka, Ca.

Seasonal Cruises Depart
May 16th to October 4th, 2020