FRS Clipper has welcomed its new whale watching catamaran Emerald Clipper.The new boat will be Seattle’s only whale watching tour operating from downtown Seattle and will offer two sailings per day during the summer season.
FRS Clipper has welcomed its new whale watching catamaran Emerald Clipper.
The new boat will be Seattle’s only whale watching tour operating from downtown Seattle and will offer two sailings per day during the summer season. The 103-foot catamaran features two expansive, wind-protected viewing decks, floor-to-ceiling windows, and cruising speeds of up to 32 knots. It has capacity for 300 guests.
FRS Clipper commissioned the vessel’s owner, CNI Newco, to have the Emerald Clipper built by Mavrik Marine, Inc. in Washington. It was designed by One2Three Naval Architects in Australia.
Onboard amenities include a galley serving hot meals and a dedicated naturalist station where guests can deepen their understanding of the region’s rich marine life.
Emerald Clipper offers low wake at high speed and is over 50% more fuel efficient than the company’s previous vessel San Juan Clipper (aka SJC) at the same speed (24 knots), and is able to cruise at a faster speed (over 32 knots) than the SJC while still operating almost 40% more efficiently on fuel.
The company says: “Guests of Emerald Clipper will enjoy the wonders of Puget Sound on a vessel that was built in Washington.”
Jo Mihok, a long-time Clipper employee, is being honored as the Emerald Clipper Godmother.
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