Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Overview

The El Cat, built right here in Moss Landing, is a fully electric, 32 passenger, Coast Guard-certified vessel. This is a custom 37’ catamaran built and designed especially for the waters of our very own Elkhorn Slough.

City: Monterey & Carmel

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $43.00

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $43.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tour Guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Join us on a one-of-a-kind, electric-powered catamaran ride for a wildlife tour along one of California's largest tidal waterways. Enjoy a narrated cruise along the Elkhorn Slough, a vibrant and lively wetland located on Highway 1 between Santa Cruz and Monterey in Moss Landing. Scan for otters, sea lions, birds and beyond during a cruise through these peaceful waters.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (158)

ksue634

Jul 2022

I loved this tour, 1.5 hours on a quiet, electric boat on Elkhorn Slough, with an excellent naturalist on board to impart information and answer all questions. We saw many otters and birds (I especially enjoyed the pelicans), and we saw a lot of birds dive bombing for fish. There were also sea lions and seals. A low-key and lovely way to experience nature, with the opportunity to have your questions answered. I can't recommend it enough.

JessicaRG26

Jul 2022

Really great trip; Aaron was incredibly knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions we had - both about Elkhorn Slough and the wider area, which was helpful for planning our trip. Would definitely recommend to others, and we saw a great variety of wildlife - a highlight was the sea otter cubs!

Diane_E

Jul 2022

Calm and relaxing tour in a beautiful environment. The electric powered boat is what sold me - relatively quiet and no fumes. Naturalist was passionate and knowledgeable and had interesting information to share, but the only complaint is that her voice often could not be heard, and my family member who wears hearing aids unfortunately missed all of her comments.