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Coronado Ferry set to go electric by fall of 2026 | On the Move
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.
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | March 12 – Focus on ferries: UK, US and Danish electric vessels plus a Chinese vehicle transporter and an Indonesian catamaran
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.
All-electric zero-emission ferry duo to debut on San Diego-Coronado route by 2026
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.
The Iconic Coronado, CA Ferry Is Moving Closer to Replacing Its Diesel Boats With All-Electric Vessels
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.
Marnie Link: New Zero Emission Ferries in San Diego Bay
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.
