History
We are a family-owned company that, year after year and generation after generation have engaged in the sea transportation of passengers.
1942
The regular motorboat service for passengers starts
Juan Isturiz starts the regular motorboat service for passengers to the Island of Santa Clara with the Belmonte vessel with 8.30 m in length and a displacement of almost 4 tonnes.
1942
The regular motorboat service for passengers starts
Juan Isturiz starts the regular motorboat service for passengers to the Island of Santa Clara with the Belmonte vessel with 8.30 m in length and a displacement of almost 4 tonnes.
1958
Belmonte II
Julian builts The Belmonte II with 9.15 m in length, doubling the passenger capacity of the Belmonte I.
1958
Belmonte II
Julian builts The Belmonte II with 9.15 m in length, doubling the passenger capacity of the Belmonte I.
1983
Aitona Julián
Angel Isturiz, following his father’s legacy, builts the legendary “Aitona Julian”, with 12.50 m in length and a capacity for 98 passengers. In these years the fleet was made up of 6 boats, in the picture from left to right: Virgen del Carmen, Ntra Sra del Carmen, Belmonte II, Aitona Julian, Alkartasuna y Biona.
1983
Aitona Julián
Angel Isturiz, following his father’s legacy, builts the legendary “Aitona Julian”, with 12.50 m in length and a capacity for 98 passengers. In these years the fleet was made up of 6 boats, in the picture from left to right: Virgen del Carmen, Ntra Sra del Carmen, Belmonte II, Aitona Julian, Alkartasuna y Biona.
2000
Polyester passenger boat
The first polyester passenger boat, The Antxeta, with a displacement of 18tn., is the boat with the biggest measurements so far.
2000
Polyester passenger boat
The first polyester passenger boat, The Antxeta, with a displacement of 18tn., is the boat with the biggest measurements so far.
2010
Gure Aitona Angel
Gure Aitona Angel is included in the fleet, 14 m in length and with underwater vision since it has 2 large pieces of glass built in to the bottom of the boat that allow the enjoyment of the seafloor.
2010
Gure Aitona Angel
Gure Aitona Angel is included in the fleet, 14 m in length and with underwater vision since it has 2 large pieces of glass built in to the bottom of the boat that allow the enjoyment of the seafloor.
Our fleet currently has the mythical Aitona Julian of Angelito plus three new Aitona Julian of the latest generation, larger, safer, more comfortable and with accessibility for people with reduced mobility..
2015
Aitona Julian II
Angel commissioned the construction of the Aitona Julian II. It is of large dimensions, has great stability, 2 propulsion engines and capable of carrying 140 passengers.
2015
Aitona Julian II
Angel commissioned the construction of the Aitona Julian II. It is of large dimensions, has great stability, 2 propulsion engines and capable of carrying 140 passengers.
2020
Aitona Julian III
Angel’s sons, Julian and Borja, commissioned the construction of the Aitona Julian III of slightly smaller dimensions than the Aitona Julian II, but with great manoeuvrability thanks to its transverse propellers, which greatly facilitates docking. It has capacity for 126 passengers.
2020
Aitona Julian III
Angel’s sons, Julian and Borja, commissioned the construction of the Aitona Julian III of slightly smaller dimensions than the Aitona Julian II, but with great manoeuvrability thanks to its transverse propellers, which greatly facilitates docking. It has capacity for 126 passengers.
2021
EKOKAT
Since 2020, we have been studying new systems for environmentally friendly propulsion. That is why in the summer of 2021, we started working with a prototype boat. We tested it during that year and 2022. However, we do not currently have it in our fleet.
This prototype “EKOKAT” is fully electric and zero-emissions. Its batteries are charged by solar panels, being the first passenger ship of all the Basque country with zero-emissions.
2021
Eitona Julian IV
The latest acquisition of our flora is the Aitona Julian IV. It is currently the boat with the largest passenger capacity in the Basque Country and in the history of motoras de la isla on Santa Clara Island, with a capacity for 150 passengers.
It is a hybrid motor boat. With three standard propulsion engines, and two electric motors that move the transverse propellers, and are used for docking manoeuvres.
From the experience with the “Ekokat” is born this manoeuvring system “ELECTROSOLAR MANEUVERING SYSTEM”, which has solar panels and windmills to charge the batteries that power these electric motors. This manoeuvring system is zero-emission and commits us to climate protection by reducing our consumption of resources and emissions.
2023
Aitona Julian IV
The latest acquisition of our flora is the Aitona Julian IV. It is currently the boat with the largest passenger capacity in the Basque Country and in the history of motoras de la isla on Santa Clara Island, with a capacity for 150 passengers.
It is a hybrid motor boat. With three standard propulsion engines, and two electric motors that move the transverse propellers, and are used for docking manoeuvres.
From the experience with the “Ekokat” is born this manoeuvring system “ELECTROSOLAR MANEUVERING SYSTEM”, which has solar panels and windmills to charge the batteries that power these electric motors. This manoeuvring system is zero-emission and commits us to climate protection by reducing our consumption of resources and emissions.
Aupa Aitatxo
ANGEL ISTURIZ
“Thanks dad for instilling in us your passion for the sea. You will allways be with us doing trips to the island”
Aupa Aitatxo
ANGEL ISTURIZ
“Thanks dad for instilling in us your passion for the sea. You will allways be with us doing trips to the island”