Many routes are operated by
catamarans, as catamarans are a faster craft than a similar sized
monohulls.
In the 1990s monohull HSCs with capacity for cars and buses have taken over many routes.
MBTA Harbor Express operates two 149-passenger catamarans connecting Quincy, MA and Hull, MA with Downtown Boston and Logan Airport.
The Salem Ferry connects Salem, MA and Downtown Boston in 45 minutes, sailing at over 30 knots (56 km/h).
Vineyard Fast Ferry operates high-speed service between
Quonset Point, North Kingstown, RI and
Martha's Vineyard with the Millennium, a 400 passenger high-speed catamaran with service speed of 35 knots (65 km/h).
New England Fast Ferry- Operates between New Bedford MA, and Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs on the Island of Martha's Vineyard. nefastferry.com
SeaStreak operates a high speed ferry service with four 505 passenger
catamarans, two 600-700 passenger catamarans and two 149 passenger catamarans between
Central Jersey and
Manhattan. From April to November they offer trips from Central New Jersey to
New Bedford and
Martha's Vineyard on two 149 passenger boats.
The Jet Express Fleet provides service for the Lake Erie Islands South Bass and Kelleys' from Port Clinton and Sandusky, OH.
CNM Evolution, high-speed passenger & vehicle
catamaran that travels between
Rimouski,
Quebec,
Canada and Forestville,
Quebec,
Canada. The
ferry travels across the
St. Lawrence River, and can accommodate 175 passengers, 30 vehicles while travelling at speeds up to 30 nautical miles (56 km) per hour. The boat was built in
Norway and has 2 2,800 hp engines. The ferry service is operated by
Traverse Rimouski-Forestville.
FoilCat, FlyingCat and Tricat operated by
Turbojet Ferry, running between
Hong Kong and
Macau. (Turbojet also operates a fleet of hydrofoils, mainly Boeing Jetfoil. FoilCat is in fact a hybrid of hydrofoil and catamaran.)
Aremiti operates two modern, Australian-made high speed catamarans between the port terminal in Tahiti and the island of Moorea in the French Polynesia Islands.
Stewart Island Experience operates high speed catamarans "Southern Express" and "Foveaux Express" between Bluff and Oban
Stewart Island,
New Zealand
Tangalooma "Express", "Flyer" and "Jet" high speed resort transfer catamarans that operate between Brisbane and
Moreton Island.
Stradbroke flyer high speed water taxi services to North Stradbroke Island, vessels include "Calypso", "Legacy".
Bay Island Taxi Service, high speed service to southern Moreton Bay islands Brisbane Queensland. Fleet includes "Al Robb", "Perulpa", "Jumpinpin", "Kurrowera", "Kalamarau" and "Inswiabon".
Fast ferry service to North Stradbroke Island operated by
Transit Systems, fleet includes "Escape to Stradbroke" and "Redraw".