M/V Madaket

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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 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 18.00 adults, 16.00 Sr/Jr/Student, 10.00 child
Cocktail Cruise 10.00 per person, all ages

10/03/2026

“Get your cruise on” this weekend!! It’s the last weekend of Madaket’s 2026 cruise season

SEALS & SIPS: BLOODY MARY BAY CRUISE 🍋‍🟩Saturday- Oct 3rd- 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Onboard highlights:🦭Harbor Seal Watchin...
10/02/2026

SEALS & SIPS: BLOODY MARY BAY CRUISE 🍋‍🟩Saturday- Oct 3rd- 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Onboard highlights:
🦭Harbor Seal Watching
🦅Bird Watching
🍅Bloody Mary Bar- like brunch in your cup!

https://bookeo.com/madaketcruises

09/27/2026

Beautiful sunset/ full moon cruise!

09/18/2026

🍋‍🟩Bloody Mary Cruise - October 3rd
Enjoy scenic views of the waterfront and local wildlife, paired with light narration and our signature Madaket Bloody Mary. "Make it your own" at the Mary garnish bar, featuring classic toppings and fun savory extras. Drinks sold separately. Cheers to history and a perfect Saturday! Non-alcoholic options are also available.
Departs at 11:00 a.m. for a 1 hour and 30 minute cruise.
Saturday October 3rd. $35.00 Per Person (adults, sr/jr., and children)

09/17/2026

🌕Full Harvest Moon Rising Sunset Cruise
Experience the full moon rising and the sun setting within the same hour during this one-hour full moon cocktail cruise. Unbelievable views from the water of the moon rising behind the coastal mountains and the sun setting to the west. Cocktails are additional. Sept. 25 & 26 - 6:45 to 7:45 pm. $35.00 per person. 21 Yrs and Older Only.
https://bookeo.com/madaketcruises

09/11/2026

Never forget 9/11

09/11/2026

✨Getting Madaket all shined up for a gorgeous sunny day of harbor cruising ☀️

Another beautiful sunset from the decks of Madaket🌅
09/10/2026

Another beautiful sunset from the decks of Madaket🌅

08/21/2026

Bon Voyage Crystal Symphony - ships with class always play a farewell song during departure.

08/16/2026

Swim Humboldt Bay has bugun!
Humboldt Bay Critter Crawl - swim supporting animals 🏊‍♀️🦭🐕🦅
Some Alcatraz swimmers and local swimmers 🏊‍♀️

Address

5 C Street
Eureka, CA
95501

Opening Hours

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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