Yukon Queen II

"Yukon Queen II" - U.S.A.

Yukon Queen II Bridge Deck Yukon Queen II Main Deck

TYPE :

SBF 32 Metre Quad-waterjet Catamaran Passenger Ferry

POWERING :

(4) x MTU 12V2000 / (4) x Hamilton Waterjets

SPEED :

34 knots

PASSENGERS :

110

DESTINATION :

Eagle, Alaska, U.S.A.

YEAR DELIVERED :

1999

SURVEY :

United States Coast Guard (U.S.C.G.)

CLASSIFICATION :

American Bureau of Shipping (A.B.S.)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION :

The "Yukon Queen II" is a QUAD-waterjet catamaran which in itself is a rarity. As the vessel operates in one of the world's last wilderness areas redundancy plays a huge role. Traversing the mighty Yukon River between the U.S.A. and Canada means that self sufficiency is paramount.
During the northern summer between May and August the "Yukon Queen II" becomes part of a major tour itinerary, which includes cruise ships, hotels, railways and coaches, all owned and operated by it's parent company, Holland America Line.
This SBF design can usually accommodate in excess of 250 passengers in a commuter arrangement. As with all SBF custom designed vessels, the clients requirements were different to most. Attention to detail and style by the client is evidenced in the finish of the vessel to the client's taste.
The vessel is only required to handle a compliment of a maximum of two coach loads of passengers. This means 52 persons per coach with a total of 104 passengers. Due to the amount of available space the vessel can carry 110 passengers which are all accommodated on the main deck in reverse-cycled air-conditioned comfort.
The passengers can circulate to the foredeck and the upper sun deck for viewing. The upper deck also contains a lounge and office.
The passengers are catered for in the true sense of the word. The aft area of the main deck is equipped with a small commercial galley that has refrigerators, freezers, baking ovens, microwaves, soup heaters to provide the passengers with a high level of cuisine. There is also a snack servery and gift shop.
All seating is complimented with tables. Some tables are of a hinge design to allow the table top to fold back to provide more leg room for more senior passengers better access to their seat.
The vessel also features a toilet for disabled passengers and tie-down points for up to 4 wheelchairs.
An unusual aspect of this vessel's operation is that in September every year it is hauled from the river to above the "ice line" where the vessel and it's machinery and equipment is "winterized". The Yukon River then freezes solid for the next 8- 9 months or so. The river slowly thaws in May and the ice gradually breaks up and starts flowing down stream taking everything below the ice line with it!. When most of the ice has cleared enough the "Yukon Queen II" is launched and operates for 3-4 months again.

TYPE :	SBF 32 Metre Quad-waterjet Catamaran Passenger Ferry
POWERING :	(4) x MTU 12V2000 / (4) x Hamilton Waterjets
SPEED :	34 knots
PASSENGERS :	110
DESTINATION :	Eagle, Alaska, U.S.A.
YEAR DELIVERED :	1999
SURVEY :	United States Coast Guard (U.S.C.G.)
CLASSIFICATION :	American Bureau of Shipping (A.B.S.)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION :	The "Yukon Queen II" is a QUAD-waterjet catamaran which in itself is a rarity. As the vessel operates in one of the world's last wilderness areas redundancy plays a huge role. Traversing the mighty Yukon River between the U.S.A. and Canada means that self sufficiency is paramount. During the northern summer between May and August the "Yukon Queen II" becomes part of a major tour itinerary, which includes cruise ships, hotels, railways and coaches, all owned and operated by it's parent company, Holland America Line. This SBF design can usually accommodate in excess of 250 passengers in a commuter arrangement. As with all SBF custom designed vessels, the clients requirements were different to most. Attention to detail and style by the client is evidenced in the finish of the vessel to the client's taste. The vessel is only required to handle a compliment of a maximum of two coach loads of passengers. This means 52 persons per coach with a total of 104 passengers. Due to the amount of available space the vessel can carry 110 passengers which are all accommodated on the main deck in reverse-cycled air-conditioned comfort. The passengers can circulate to the foredeck and the upper sun deck for viewing. The upper deck also contains a lounge and office. The passengers are catered for in the true sense of the word. The aft area of the main deck is equipped with a small commercial galley that has refrigerators, freezers, baking ovens, microwaves, soup heaters to provide the passengers with a high level of cuisine. There is also a snack servery and gift shop. All seating is complimented with tables. Some tables are of a hinge design to allow the table top to fold back to provide more leg room for more senior passengers better access to their seat. The vessel also features a toilet for disabled passengers and tie-down points for up to 4 wheelchairs. An unusual aspect of this vessel's operation is that in September every year it is hauled from the river to above the "ice line" where the vessel and it's machinery and equipment is "winterized". The Yukon River then freezes solid for the next 8- 9 months or so. The river slowly thaws in May and the ice gradually breaks up and starts flowing down stream taking everything below the ice line with it!. When most of the ice has cleared enough the "Yukon Queen II" is launched and operates for 3-4 months again.