Victoria Star 2

Career (United States)
Name:	Victoria Star 2
Namesake:	Victoria, British Columbia
Owner:	Victoria San Juan Cruises
Operator:	Victoria San Juan Cruises
Port of registry:	Bellingham, Washington
Route:	Bellingham-Victoria
In service:	purchased by VSJC in 1995
Status:	in active service, as of 2024
Notes:	The largest passenger vessel in Bellignham
General characteristics
Type:	passenger ferry, charter boat
Length:	96 feet (29 m)
Installed power:	3 x Detroit Diesel 12V-71 TI
Propulsion:	3 propellors
Capacity:	149 passengers
Crew:	4

Victoria Star 2 is a 96-foot (29 m) passenger only foot ferry owned and operated by Victoria San Juan Cruises. The ferry operates during summer months between Bellingham, Washington, United States, and the Inner Harbour in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, making one round trip daily.

The vessel started her life as a mud boat ferrying supplies and personnel in the Gulf of Mexico. Converted into a passenger ferry, she later served the islands off Los Angeles, California (including Catalina Island). In 1992 and 1995 she served as a spectator's vessel during for the America's Cup races held off the coast of San Diego, California. She was purchased later in 1995 by her current owner and brought to her current homeport of Bellingham, Washington where she continues to serve as a ferry and tourist vessel.

Primary power is provided by three (3) Detroit Diesel 12V-71 TI (Turbo - Intercooled) engines each driving its own propeller. Auxiliary power is supplied by Detroit Diesel generators. Typically a crew consists of one captain, one mate (unlicensed), and two deckhands to operate the vessel during each trip.