Port Angeles, WA – BRIX Marine is proud to announce the delivery of the 12.5-meter Naiad RHIB Warrior, purpose-built for Iruka Hawaii Experience, one of Hawaii’s premier eco-tour operators. Warrior is the third vessel BRIX Marine has built for Iruka Hawaii, continuing a long-standing partnership between the two companies. Designed in close collaboration with Iruka’s team, Warrior was custom-built to support the company’s mission: to spread aloha and share unforgettable ocean experiences that inspire visitors to care for Hawaii’s wildlife.
Measuring 12.5 meters (41 feet) with a 4.6-meter (15-foot) beam, Warrior is certified under USCG Subchapter T to carry 40 passengers plus crew. The vessel is powered by triple Suzuki 300HP dual-prop outboards, delivering the performance and reliability required for Hawaii’s dynamic marine environments.
Key features include a heavy-duty foam-fendered collar system for passenger safety, a custom aluminum canopy with Sunbrella® Pacific Blue fabric, bench seating with integrated storage for 40 passengers, and a step-down head compartment with electric flush toilet. The vessel also incorporates Garmin navigation and communication systems, Fusion multi-zone audio, and BRIX’s proven boarding solutions to ensure guest comfort and safety.
“Warrior represents a true partnership between BRIX Marine and Iruka Hawaii Experience,” said Captain Charlie Crane, Sales & Marketing Director of BRIX Marine. “Their dedication to ocean conservation and guest experience guided every step of this build, and we’re proud to have built yet another vessel that supports Iruka’s mission.”
Warrior joins Iruka Hawaii Experience’s growing fleet, strengthening their ability to host immersive dolphin, turtle, and whale encounters across Oahu and Kona.
About Iruka Hawaii Experience
Founded in 2008, Iruka Hawaii Experience is the only female and minority-owned dolphin tour operator in Oahu. Dedicated to spreading aloha through transformative ocean encounters, the company has welcomed over 400,000 guests and earned thousands of five-star reviews. With tours in both Oahu and Kona, Iruka Hawaii Experience offers opportunities to swim with dolphins, snorkel with turtles, and witness whales and manta rays in their natural habitats—all while inspiring visitors to support Hawaii’s wildlife conservation efforts. Learn more at www.hawaiidolphin.com.
About BRIX Marine
BRIX Marine, based in Port Angeles, WA, specializes in crafting custom aluminum catamarans and RHIBs for passenger, recreational, and commercial applications. Since 1991, BRIX Marine has been at the forefront of innovative boatbuilding, delivering rugged, reliable, and proven vessels tailored to meet the demands of operators worldwide. For more information about BRIX Marine and its range of custom-built vessels, visit www.brixmarine.com.