Story
This crew boat was built in 1978 by Camcraft in Jean Lafitte, LA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Sep 2026) writes: After 2015 she is dropped from documentation records. Kyle Stubbs reports (09/2026): "According to the website of Eternia Voyages, Island Spirit was acquired in 2019 intended for use in Costa Rica. The COVID pandemic put the immediate plans into hiatus, so the vessel was sent for a full refit at Vancouver BC. Island Spirit had apparently entered service in Costa Rica, with the Costa Rican official number visible on the hulls in photos and videos taken in 2024 and 2025.
After 2025, the website for Eternia Voyages ceased to function, and the status of the vessel is currently unknown."
Owners & Masters
In 1981 she was owned by Magnum Force Boat Co., New Orleans LA USA.
In 1993 she was owned by Argo Shipping Inc., Fort Lauderdale FL USA.
In 1994 she was owned by Magnum Offshore Inc., Rockport TX USA.
In 1995-2015 she was owned by New Dimension Cruises Inc., Seattle WA USA.
In 2019-2025 she was owned by Eternia Voyages, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Rebuilds
ca1994 she was rebuilt into an overnight passenger vessel. Her hull was re-shaped for improved stability.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1979-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2016
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed Sep 2026)
- web.archive.org ↗ (website viewed 26/09/2026)
