Kachemak Voyager will operate between Homer and Seldovia; kachemakvoyager.com

Long in waiting, a new fast passenger ferry service is in the works and scheduled to begin service in Kachemak Bay come spring 2010. This will be a very important step for the towns of Homer and Seldovia and well timed with the announcement that Holland America will be adding Homer as a cruise port stop in 2010.

The new catamaran named the Kachemak Voyager is scheduled to make two daily runs between Homer and Seldovia during the busy tourism months between May and September. This will definitely be a big boost for the tourism market in both Homer and Seldovia and add a new and affordable way for Alaskan families to broaden their adventures in Homer Alaska area.

The 83-foot vessel is a double decked, 150-passenger, catamaran owned and operated by the Seldovia Village Tribe. The vessel was built by All American Marine in Bellingham Washington and was christened in July at the port of Seattle.

A passenger terminal and loading area is planned on Lot 21, located on Freight Dock Road on the Homer Spit.

About Seldovia Alaska!

Seldovia is a small semi-secluded village on the south central coast of the Kenai Peninsula. Seldovia is an outstanding tourist destination throughout the spring, summer, and fall months. Visitors enjoy the laid back lifestyles of the area while taking in some of the most captivating coastal scenery imaginable.

From early morning beach combing, to twilight sunset photography, Seldovia is a destination smothered with Alaskan character or characters depending on who you meet.