Vessel Profile

Spirit of Yalis

Spirit of Yalis
Photo: Dirk Septer

Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1986 by Shore Boat Builders Ltd. in Richmond, BC.

Historical Notes

In 2020-2021 this vessel operated as as a school ferry between Alert Bay, Sointula and Port McNeill.

Owners & Masters

In 1986-1988 she was owned by H.F. Management Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1989 she was owned by HFM Holdings Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1990-1997 she was owned by Gray Line of Victoria Ltd., Burlington ON Canada.

In 1999-2004 she was owned by H.F. Management Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2011-2025 she was owned by Harbour Cruises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Masters

Captain Danni Tribe; Captain John Geraghty;

Name Significance

Yalis is the traditional First Nations name for Cormorant Island, where Alert Bay is located.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • wwwapps.tc.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 26/07/2025)
  • Western Mariner (August 2025 page 5)
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