Information on Ferries/High-speed Ships, etc. | Setonaikaikisen

Ship information

SEA PASEO

 
Requires 2 hr. 40 min. between Hiroshima/Kure and Matsuyama.
Gentle ripples and a soothing breeze. Soft sunlight reflecting the changing tide.
A restful place where you can spend relaxing moments and enjoy the slow passage of time as you please while appreciating the nature of the Seto Inland Sea.
This is the ultimate place on the sea to feel at ease.
A new ferry has been created based on the concept of “a park for everyone to enjoy traveling on the Seto Inland Sea.”

Awards received

2019 Good Design Best 100, Good Design Award
Special Award, Hiroshima Good Design Award
2019 Gold Selection, JIDA Design Museum
2020 Small Passenger Ship Sector, Ship of the Year 2019

Specs

Total length 61.00 m
Gross tonnage 902 tons
Service speed 14.5 knots (approx. 26 km/hr.)
Main engine HP 1700 HP x 2
Capacity: 300 passengers for less than 3 hr. 250 passengers for less than 6 hr.
*Assistance was received from the Foundation for Promoting Personal Mobility and Ecological Transportation for the barrier-free facilities on the SEA PASEO and SEA PASEO 2.

SEA SPICA

 
The Setonaikaikisen Group launched service for the high-speed sightseeing cruiser, the SEA SPICA in the summer of 2020
based on the Partnership Agreement to Promote Sea Tourism in the Setouchi Area that was formed on May 8, 2019.
The attractions of Setouchi will be accessible to even more people through new Setouchi excursion routes that combine ships and railways from the Setonaikaikisen Group and West Japan Railway Company.

Specs

Total length 21.74 m
Gross tonnage 52 tons
Service speed 27 knots (approx. 50 km/hr.)
Main engine HP 825 HP x 2
Capacity 90 passengers

Super Jet

 
Requires as little as 1 hr. 8 min. between Hiroshima/Kure and Matsuyama. The bullet train of the sea is propelled using water jets.
It can be used for business or pleasure.

Specs

Total length 31.5 m
Gross tonnage 189 tons
Service speed 32 knots (approx. 60 km/hr.)
Main engine HP 2500 HP x 2
Capacity 153 passengers for less than 6 hr.

Hayashio, a high-speed charter ship

The chartered high-speed ship sails around the Seto Inland Sea. It can be used for Osanpo Cruises and chartered trips.

Specs

Total length 21.74 m
Gross tonnage 52 tons
Service speed 27 knots (approx. 50 km/hr.)
Main engine HP 825 HP x 2
Capacity 90 passengers

Super Chidori, a high-speed charter ship

The chartered high-speed ship sails around the Seto Inland Sea. It can be used for Osanpo Cruises and chartered trips.

Specs

Total length 26.08 m
Gross tonnage 92 tons
Service speed 26 knots (approx. 50 km/hr.)
Main engine HP 1100 HP x 2
Capacity 223 passengers