San Diego's iconic Coronado Ferry is set to transition to a fully electric fleet by fall 2026, enhancing the ride's sustainability and passenger experience.
It's an all-ferry roundup this week with news about deliveries in the UK and Indonesia and ongoing design and construction work on electric vessels for operation in the US and Denmark.
San Diego-headquartered Flagship Cruises & Events has clinched $15.2 million funding from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop a pair of fully electric zero-emission ferries to serve the San Diego to Coronado route.
On December 18, 2025, ABC 10 News San Diego reported a major step toward a cleaner commute across San Diego Bay is underway in California, as the iconic Coronado Ferry moves closer to replacing its diesel-powered boats with quieter, more eco-friendly and cost-effective fully electric vessels.
Flagship Cruises & Events, a San Diego-based yacht charter, announced a $15.27m grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop two fully electric, zero-emission ferries to serve the San Diego to Coronado route. With advanced battery technology, the vessels will not emit any greenhouse gases during operation and will remove the particulate matter associated with traditional combustion engines.
The California Air Resources Board has granted a dinner-cruise company a substantial award build two battery-electric ferries for service in San Diego. The ferries will reduce emissions from maritime transport, supporting the city's air pollution reduction goals.
San Diego-based Flagship Cruises and Events has been awarded a $15.27 million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop two fully electric zero emission ferries to serve the San Diego to Coronado route.
Flagship Cruises & Events, San Diego, on Friday announced it will develop two fully electric, zero-emission ferries with grant support from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
CORONADO, Calif. (KGTV) — A big step forward for a greener commute across San Diego Bay, as the iconic Coronado Ferry is moving closer to replacing its diesel boats with quieter, all-electric vessels.
Plans to make San Diego a national leader in modern maritime transit took a key step forward this month when the company that runs the San Diego-Coronado Ferry began soliciting bids for new electric boats.