M/V Madaket

08/21/2026

Bon Voyage Crystal Symphony - ships with class always play a farewell song during departure.

08/16/2026

Swim Humboldt Bay has bugun!
Humboldt Bay Critter Crawl - swim supporting animals 🏊‍♀️🦭🐕🦅
Some Alcatraz swimmers and local swimmers 🏊‍♀️

08/15/2026

Spectators Wanted! 🏊🏊‍♀️
Watch swimmers swimming Humboldt Bay 🌊🏊‍♂️

The 2026 Humboldt Bay Critter Crawl is happening this Sunday, 8/16!

View the open-water swim as 30+ swimmers (“with and without wetsuits”) take on 4.5 miles of Humboldt Bay—from the Samoa boat ramp near the bay entrance to Woodley Island Marina. Madaket, the official Spectator boat will follow alongside throughout the course.

If you enjoy being out on the water (or you’re into open-water swimming), this is a great chance to watch the full swim route and the swimmers up close.

Cost: **$30 per person (all ages)
Boarding: **Woodley Island Marina, near the lighthouse
Time: **9:00 AM Sunday morning

Tickets are limited and can only be purchased on Eventzilla at the link below.
Select register, then Madaket tickets. 🎟️

https://www.eventzilla.net/e/humboldt-bay-critter-crawl-2026-2138671543

Tour the bay AND support Redwood Pals Rescue! In less than a month the MV Madaket will be following alongside swimmers as they traverse 4.5 miles of Humboldt Bay. If you have friends or family members participating in this event, are interested in open water swimming, or simply enjoy spending time on the water, this is a unique opportunity to view the entire swim course. Tickets can be purchased on Eventzilla. Early bird pricing of $30 ends July 31st.

https://www.eventzilla.net/e/humboldt-bay-critter-crawl-2026-2138671543

08/12/2026

Cruz’n Eureka has moved up a month to August 27-30 this year!

08/05/2026

⚓️We filled the deckhand position! Thank you to everyone who reposted, liked and applied⚓️

07/28/2026

🌊 We’re Hiring! Part-Time Deckhand aboard Madaket 🌊
Enjoy great views and join our team aboard a local treasure!

What we’re looking for:
Part-time deckhand** (through mid-October)
Saturdays required** + occasional fill-in shifts.

Great fit if you:
⚓️Love working around the water
⚓️Can be reliable on weekends
⚓️Like to make drinks
⚓️Love people
⚓️Like a fast paced environment
⚓️Want a fun, local job with a friendly crew.

Apply today!
Message us here on Facebook to get started.

Includes: training + friendly team environment.

07/10/2026

Are they Hoodies, Sweatshirts or Sweaters? Whatever you want to call them, they are available in Madaket’s online shop- check it out at https://madaket.printify.me/

07/06/2026

Over 40 years, Madaket has kicked off the Fourth of July fireworks with a single, iconic blast from her whistle. This year, that beloved moment didn’t happen the way we’re used to—the show started earlier than expected, and many of us were surprised when the fireworks began.

We don’t know all the behind‑the‑scenes details or the true reason. That said, we’re incredibly grateful for the generosity of the Mercer Fraser Company, who donated the barge, and Zerlang & Zerlang Marine Services crew, who donated their time.

We’re proud to be part of this community and to celebrate together, even while we acknowledge the 250 celebration hiccup and recognize that the community’s experience should have been looked after.