Quick Facts

  • Ship length: 103 feet
  • Carries 150 passengers and 3-4 attendants for service
  • Waterjet propulsion system, reaching speeds up to 32 knots
  • Features two expansive, wind-protected viewing decks and floor-to-ceiling windows inside
  • Full galley with hot meals onboard

FRS Clipper’s Emerald Clipper sets a new standard for whale watching in the Pacific Northwest.

This 103-foot, state-of-the-art catamaran offers passengers unparalleled comfort and views, with two sheltered outdoor decks and floor-to-ceiling windows-the largest ever on a regional whale watching vessel. 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.

Designed by One2Three Naval Architects in Sydney, Australia, and built by Mavrik Marine, Inc. in La Conner, Washington, the vessel combines advanced design with passenger comfort and efficiency.

Construction was recently completed!

Checkout some of our photos from the shipyard.

The Emerald Clipper Under Construction
The Emerald Clipper Under Construction

The Emerald Clipper Crew on the Bow of the Vessel
The Emerald Clipper Crew on the Bow of the Vessel

The Canopy for One of the Emerald Clippers Sheltered Viewing Decks
The Canopy for One of the Emerald Clippers Sheltered Viewing Decks

The Emerald Clipper being lifted into the water via crane for the first time
The Emerald Clipper being lifted into the water via crane for the first time

Watch as the Emerald Clipper is lifted into the water via crane for the first time!

The Emerald Clipper’s first Whale Watching tour begins in: