Vessel Profile

Contessa (III)

Contessa (III)
Photo: Executive Explorer taken 7 Oct 2002 at Seattle WA by George Schneider

Story

This passenger vessel (cruise ship) was built in 1986 by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc. in Freeland, WA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider writes: In February 2026 her owners announced they were leaving the overnight cruise market, making this vessel redundant.

She carried 40 overnight passengers.

Owners & Masters

In 1986-1989 she was owned by Glacier Bay Yacht Tours, Juneau AK USA.

In 1990 she was owned by Yacht Ship Cruise Line.

In 1992-1996 she was owned by Catamaran Boat Co (Robert Giersdorf), Seattle WA USA.

In 1997-2004 she was owned by Glacier Bay Marine Services Inc., Juneau AK USA.

In 2005-2007 she was owned by EEX Acquisition Inc., Seattle WA USA.

In 2008-2010 she was owned by Contessa Boat LLC, Seattle WA USA.

In 2011-2026 she was owned by Alaskan Catamaran LLC, Sitka AK USA.

References

  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 08/09/2024)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States, 1989, and Merchant Vessels of the United States, Digital records, 1992-2026.
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