The all new CONDOR EXPRESS is Santa Barbara's newest, most modern whale watching, party cruises, and private charter vessel! Built and launched by All American Marine in March, 2002, this high speed catamaran was designed to replace Condor Cruises' original 88 foot all steel vessel, The CONDOR. With a specially built wave-piercing hull, the CONDOR EXPRESS provides an exceptionally smooth, stable ride. The vessel features a modified hydrofoil "wing" mounted between the hulls which provides lift to raise the boat at high speed and produce the smooth ride that this design is noted for. Powered by four computer controlled 740Hp Detroit Diesel engines which power high performance Hamilton Water-Jets, the CONDOR EXPRESS is environmentally friendly and safe around marine animals! With an average cruising speed of 28+ knots, the CONDOR EXPRESS is capable of reaching the islands in just 1/3 the time (45 minutes) of other charter boats.

A beautifully appointed vessel with large walk-around decks, a huge upper sun-deck, and raised forward bow area provide unparalleled, close to the action, viewing of the Santa Barbara Channels' marine life and scenic coastline. A luxurious teak paneled cabin seats 68 persons for comfortable dining. A smoked-glass skylight and continuous side windows produce a bright, cheery atmosphere in the cabin. A built-in teak salad bar and buffet table are fitted for dinner service or hors d'oeuvres and the cabin features a fully equipped cocktail bar and separate food preparation area for dinner and cocktail cruises. The after-deck is also very large, providing lots of room for dancing to a DJ or live band. A  Bose stereo system has been installed to provide dancing or dinner music and to assure that all can clearly  hear from all areas aboard. Two 42" Sony High Definition Plasma Monitors are mounted in the cabin for viewing VHS/DVD movies, video-microscopes, and PowerPoint displays.

The CONDOR EXPRESS is truly the ideal platform for whale watching, island excursions, weddings & receptions, company charters, dinner cruises, educational & research trips... virtually any type of ocean outing! The CONDOR EXPRESS' unique combination of speed, luxury, safety, and experienced crew offers our passengers the opportunity to see and experience more of the sights, wildlife, and beauty of the Santa Barbara Channel and the Islands than on any other vessel!


CONDOR Express Specifications:

• 75 feet long, 26.5 feet wide, quad-jet powered catamaran capable of cruising at 28+ knots

• Has a displacement of 118,200 pounds when full (77,000 pounds light)

• Powered by four computer controlled, low emission, 740hp Detroit Diesel engines

• Hull features a modified hydrofoil “wing” that produces an extremely smooth and stable ride

• U.S. Coast Guard certified and insured to carry up to 149 passengers

• Features a large and luxurious teak paneled cabin with skylight, smoked glass windows, booth seating for 68 people, buffet hot table, and a full-service galley and cocktail bar

 

 

 

 

 

• Upper-sundeck seating offers unobstructed animal viewing and sight-seeing

• The wheelhouse is equipped with top of the line equipment and state-of-the-art navionics

• Huge raised bow allows passengers to get an up-close look at all the activity

• Three full-size rest rooms aboard

• High-tech BOSE® audio system and two 42” high-definition plasma screens are located within the main cabin

• A large afterdeck provides lots of room for dancing to a DJ or a live band as well as a powerful hoist and plenty of space for educators and researchers to work

For a 360 degree interior view of Condor Express please click on one of the images below.You will need QuickTime Player to view the 360. Download a free copy from Apple @ http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download

Dinner and Party Cruises: Designed with a large, luxuriously teak paneled, walk through cabin, smoked-glass windows, and skylight, the CONDOR EXPRESS offers comfortable booth seating for up to 68 people! A complete galley, cocktail bar, buffet hot table and salad bar makes the CONDOR EXPRESS the finest dinner and party cruise vessel at any price.

And catering is always available for any outing from light snacks and hors d'oeuvres to full dinners. With its unique catamaran design and a smooth stable ride, everyone aboard will have a great time. Whether you choose a scenic cocktail trip along the coast or opt to go to the islands and dine in a secluded cove, there is no better way to celebrate that special occasion and enjoy the beauty of the central coast than aboard the CONDOR EXPRESS.

 

For more information on the design and construction of the CONDOR EXPRESS, please visit the All American Marine's CONDOR Express webpage at:
www.allamericanmarine.com



Images taken during the construction of the CONDOR EXPRESS:
 Teknicraft Catamaran hull designs, by Nic de Waal, incorporate unique features that have been registered with the United States Copyright Office.

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