I can only imagine the blood, sweat, and tears shed to maintain this gorgeous vessel and run this business successfully! (From a retired Great Lakes USCG 50 ton Master Captain).
Oh thank you very much for this lovely comment. It sounds as if you do indeed know a thing or a thousand about boats, captain! All of the above (blood, sweat and tears) involved at times. And also love, consideration, and a compelling vision to align with. :)
I only ended up here because I was looking for images of historic tugs but WOW!! What an incredibly beautiful and tasteful refit of this classic vessel! You've done a brilliant job with it and I can only imagine how many magical memories will be made by your guests during their trips. Wish I could be one of them even though you're across the Atlantic, maybe some day!
Hi and thanks for asking! The tugboat Swell explores the nature and culture of the Inside Passage of Canada and Alaska. It's very different from what a big ship does as we travel at 9 knots and anchor in quiet coves at night. We are more focussed on nature and wildlife. For the Alaska portion of the Inside Passage, the gateway airport is Seattle to get you to the departure port of Sitka or Petersburg. For the Canada portion, the gateway airport is Vancouver, to get you to a local departure port. Does that help?
Beautiful!
I can only imagine the blood, sweat, and tears shed to maintain this gorgeous vessel and run this business successfully! (From a retired Great Lakes USCG 50 ton Master Captain).
Oh thank you very much for this lovely comment. It sounds as if you do indeed know a thing or a thousand about boats, captain! All of the above (blood, sweat and tears) involved at times. And also love, consideration, and a compelling vision to align with. :)
I only ended up here because I was looking for images of historic tugs but WOW!! What an incredibly beautiful and tasteful refit of this classic vessel! You've done a brilliant job with it and I can only imagine how many magical memories will be made by your guests during their trips. Wish I could be one of them even though you're across the Atlantic, maybe some day!
Thank you! She is beloved, for sure. If you are heading over this way, let us know. 🐬
Whare dose she leave from and what’s the route?
Hi and thanks for asking! The tugboat Swell explores the nature and culture of the Inside Passage of Canada and Alaska. It's very different from what a big ship does as we travel at 9 knots and anchor in quiet coves at night. We are more focussed on nature and wildlife. For the Alaska portion of the Inside Passage, the gateway airport is Seattle to get you to the departure port of Sitka or Petersburg. For the Canada portion, the gateway airport is Vancouver, to get you to a local departure port. Does that help?
@@sailmapleleaf yes indeed. I’m from bc and would love to sail on this ship, I remember seeing it in Victoria and being fascinated!