Story
This tour boat was built in 1977 by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc. in Freeland, WA.
Historical Notes
Built for the Hawaii market as a "glass-bottom" boat with viewing windows.
Owners & Masters
In 1977 she was owned by Hawaiian Cruises Ltd, Honolulu HI USA.
In 1991 she was owned by Island Navigation Co. Ltd, Honolulu HI USA.
In 2005 she was owned by Endeavor Charters Inc., Newport Beach CA USA.
In 2016-2022 she was owned by A & M Events Inc., Oxnard CA USA.
In 2025-2026 she was owned by Scarlett Belle Cruises, Oxnard CA USA.
Name Significance
Named for Captain James Cook, the Royal Navy officer responsible for the first recorded visit by Europeans to the Hawaiian Islands.
Rebuilds
Lengthened and rebuilt c.1996 to remove original "glass-bottom" section, remeasured at 91.0' x 27.1' x 9.8' and 91 GT/62 NT.
References
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 15/08/2026)
- Supplement to Merchant Vessels of the United States (1977)
- wireless2.fcc.gov ↗ (website viewed 15/08/2026)
- scarlettbelle.com ↗ (website viewed 15/08/2026)
