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FVF Chenega

© Peter Metcalfe / Alaska Marine Highway System The forward lounge provides a view out in front of the vessel © Wayde Carroll Photography The snack bar offers a variety of pre-packaged foot items for purchase © Alaska Marine Highway System A covered heated Solarium can be found on board © Wayde Carroll Photography Disembarking in Cordova Alaska © Wayde Carroll Photography © Alaska Marine Highway System

The FVF Chenega is named after the Chenega Glacier, located in Prince William Sound. The glacier was named in 1905 for Chenega Island and the nearby community of Chenega Bay. The vessel was designed by Nigel Gee & Associates, a British naval architecture firm that has many years of high-speed ship design and build experience. It was constructed at Derecktor Shipyards of Bridgeport, Connecticut at a cost of $36 million; she began service in 2005. The FVF Chenega is powered by four diesel engines and four water jets, making it along with its sister ship the FVF Fairweather, the fastest vessels in the fleet. FVF Chenega is 235 feet long and 60 feet wide, with a domestic gross tonnage of 1,333 and a service speed of 32 knots.

An image displaying the layout of the Side View on the <em>FVF Chenega</em>

The FVF Chenega is designed to carry 210 passengers and has a vehicle capacity of 620 linear feet, which is equal to approximately 31 twenty-foot vehicles. The interior space has a combination of reclining airline-style seats and table arrangements. Large windows provide excellent opportunities to view the passing scenery. Onboard amenities include a covered solarium, a snack bar, study area, and a child's play area. Microwaves are also available for passenger use. Click on the image to start a slideshow of all deck plans on the FVF Chenega or view our Vessel Information Table for more statistical information.