HSC Caldera Vista

Caldera Vista passing Naxos
History
Name
  • Hoverspeed France (1991–1992)
  • Sardegna Express (1992–1993)
  • Seacat Boulogne (1993–1994)
  • SeaCat Isle of Man (1994–1996)
  • SeaCat Norge (1996–1997)
  • SeaCat Isle of Man (1997–2005)
  • Sea Express 1 (2005–2008)
  • Snaefell (2008–2011)
  • Master Jet (2011–2018)
  • Caldera Vista (2018–)
Owner
Operator
  • Hoverspeed (1991–1992)
  • Sardegna Express (1992–1993)
  • Hoverspeed (1993–1994)
  • IoMSPC (1994–1996)
  • Color Line (1996–1997)
  • IoMSPC (1997–2005)
  • Irish Sea Express (2006–2007)
  • IoMSPC (2006–2011)
  • Seajets (2011–present)
Port of registry
BuilderIncat, Tasmania, Australia
Yard number026
Launched28 April 1990
IdentificationIMO number8900012
StatusIn Service
General characteristics
Tonnage3,003 GT
Length74 m (242 ft 9 in)
Beam26 m (85 ft 4 in)
Draught2.4 m (7 ft 10 in)
Installed power4 × Ruston 16RK 270 diesel engines
Propulsion4 x Lips waterjets
Speed32 knots (37 mph)
Capacity
  • 450 passengers
  • 70 cars

HSC Caldera Vista is an Incat-built high speed catamaran owned by Seajets. The vessel was the first fast craft to bear a Manx name. She was also the sixth Isle of Man Steam Packet Company vessel to bear the name Snaefell.