M/V Madaket

M/V Madaket Motor Vessel Madaket is the last of 7 ferries on the Humboldt Bay. Built in 1910 and Owned and Opera

A cornerstone of the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museums collection is its excursion boat, the MV Madaket. The 1910 ferry was originally built on Humboldt Bay with 6 other similar boats designed to transport Eureka's mill workers to and from lumber operations across Humboldt Bay. Originally christened the "Nellie C" after a member of the Cousins family which built her, she served as a ferry boat from Ta

ble Bluff, Fields Landing, Eureka, Samoa and Arcata until 1972 when she was the last to be put out of daily use due to construction of the Samoa Bridge which made the commute faster by car. Now rebuilt and also the oldest operating passenger vessel in the nation still providing passenger service, she provides visitors the opportunity to see Eureka and the port from her decks, while experiencing a narrative of the history of the port and city and the founding and fortune of both and visiting her aboard tavern, the smallest licensed bar in California. Cruises Depart seasonally every year from Mid-May to the first weeks of October. Private Charters for school groups, birthday parties, weddings, business events and get together are available in the am and pm hours during her cruise season.
75-minute narrated cruises 18.00 adults, 16.00 Sr/Jr/Student, 10.00 child
Cocktail Cruise 10.00 per person, all ages

12/03/2024

Salty Santa Boat Parade this Saturday, Dec. 7th along Eureka’s Waterfront.

🎅 Salty Santa is coming to town!! 🎄December 7th - Salty Santa Boat Parade along Eureka’s Waterfront from C Street to the...
11/24/2024

🎅 Salty Santa is coming to town!! 🎄December 7th - Salty Santa Boat Parade along Eureka’s Waterfront from C Street to the Adorni Center.

Madaket, small boats, sail boats and tug boats will be decked out for a daytime parade!

It’s that time of year again folks! Our season is quickly coming to an end, but there’s still time left to book your end...
10/01/2024

It’s that time of year again folks! Our season is quickly coming to an end, but there’s still time left to book your end-of-season tour. Give our ticket office a call or head to our website to book your spot.

Fundraiser for Timber Heritage Association is coming up soon aboard M/V Madaket
08/30/2024

Fundraiser for Timber Heritage Association is coming up soon aboard M/V Madaket

Want to spend your days on the water of Humboldt Bay? M/V Madaket is hiring for a deckhand position! Decking and Bartend...
07/17/2024

Want to spend your days on the water of Humboldt Bay?
M/V Madaket is hiring for a deckhand position!

Decking and Bartending experience a plus but not required. Must be able to pass a drug test (including cannabis).

Please contact Dalene Zerlang with questions or to submit a resume.

Hello,I recently took a ride on your harbor cruise over this last weekend. My brother and I had a great time and I wante...
06/27/2024

Hello,

I recently took a ride on your harbor cruise over this last weekend. My brother and I had a great time and I wanted to give a shout out to Daisy. I made this video of our trip which includes the ride we took.

I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Lee Fries

My brother and I took a trip to the coast of Northern California. I was super excited to be able to ride the David's Chair on the beach as well as taking in ...

MADAKET is looking for a full time USCG Licensed Master/Captain of 20 tons or greater--May 1 through October 6, 2024. Th...
04/24/2024

MADAKET is looking for a full time USCG Licensed Master/Captain of 20 tons or greater--May 1 through October 6, 2024.

This is a rare opportunity to captain the oldest passenger carrying vessel in continuous service in the United States! If you hold a Coast Guard License to Captain a vessel and are looking for a “Fun Job”, call 707-498-4618

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5 C Street
Eureka, CA
95501

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Monday 11am - 3pm
Tuesday 11am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 5:30pm
Thursday 11am - 5:30pm
Friday 11am - 5:30pm
Saturday 11am - 5:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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A cornerstone of the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museums collection is its excursion boat, the MV Madaket. The 1910 ferry was originally built on Humboldt Bay with 6 other similar boats designed to transport Eureka's mill workers to and from lumber operations across Humboldt Bay. Originally christened the "Nellie C" after a member of the Cousins family which built her, she served as a ferry boat from Table Bluff, Fields Landing, Eureka, Samoa and Arcata until 1972 when she was the last to be put out of daily use due to construction of the Samoa Bridge which made the commute faster by car. Now rebuilt and also the oldest operating passenger vessel in the nation still providing passenger service, she provides visitors the opportunity to see Eureka and the port from her decks, while experiencing a narrative of the history of the port and city and the founding and fortune of both and visiting her aboard tavern, the smallest licensed bar in California. Cruises Depart seasonally every year from Mid-May to the first weeks of October. Private Charters for school groups, birthday parties, weddings, business events and get together are available in the am and pm hours during her cruise season. 75-minute narrated cruises 22.00 adults, 18.00 Sr/Jr/Student, 12.00 child Cocktail Cruise 10.00 per person, all ages