Meet Cetacean One
Built for this water.
Nothing repurposed.
A catamaran shaped by decades of learning what works on the Northern Rivers — exceptional stability, wide walkways, elevated viewing, and full accessibility. Built in Western Australia by High Performance Marine, purpose-built for East Coast marine tourism.
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Cetacean One — purpose-built for this.
A custom aluminium catamaran built in Western Australia by High Performance Marine. Twin Mercury 400hp outboards, exceptional stability, wide walkways, and accessibility from bow to stern.
Now Launching
Introducing our new all-access custom catamaran.
Built for adventure, comfort & inclusion — our new vessel has officially launched.
Our new vessel has launched.
We're excited to announce that our new custom-built catamaran has officially been launched and is now entering the final commissioning and transport phase before arriving in Ballina.
Built by High Performance Marine in Western Australia, this purpose-built vessel has been designed to deliver exceptional comfort, performance and reliability in offshore conditions. Following a successful launch, the vessel is currently undergoing final fit-out, sea trials and commissioning before making the journey across Australia to her new home on the East Coast.
Powered by twin Mercury Marine 400hp outboards, the vessel offers outstanding efficiency, smooth handling and the capability required for safe and comfortable coastal adventures.
Throughout the build, we have worked closely with Jesse and the team at High Performance Marine, along with experienced naval architects, to customise the vessel specifically for our operations. Particular attention has been given to accessibility, passenger comfort and providing the best possible experience on the water.
The vessel features all-access boarding, including a dedicated wheelchair access door and boarding ramp, spacious deck areas, comfortable seating and an onboard toilet, helping ensure guests of all ages and abilities can enjoy their time on the water.
As commissioning progresses and the vessel begins her journey east, we'll continue sharing updates, photos and videos so everyone can follow along. We can't wait to welcome you aboard and showcase this incredible new addition to Ballina's waterfront. The countdown is officially on.