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 05 Jul

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Starting at $45.00

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Sat 05 Jul

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 (325)

Robin_T

Aug 2024

Very friendly and knowledgable crew. Pointed out a lot of interesting facts. Electric powered boat meant there were no loud engine sounds to disturb the peaceful ambiance of nature. Check out the sunflower star information next door as well!

missynbtx

Aug 2024

Visited with animal living college students who are still kids at heart. We had such a great visit! Tons of otters and birds and critters. The boats and crew are all fantastic and really care about the slough, the wildlife and the environment. It was a little chilly out on the water and they even offered blankets and had binoculars for share.

brianpY9379XH

Aug 2024

We enjoyed a wonderful tour of a portion of the Elkhorn Slough put on by the Monterey Bay Eco Tour Company. The boat is stable and powered by nearly-silent electric motors. It's stability made it great for photography. We had a naturalist guide and a captain; they were both VERY knowledgeable about the slough. Ask a lot of questions and you will get a lot of information. All boat tours in the wild are 100% dependent upon the whims of the wildlife and as a result all tours are different. We enjoyed the company of a few sea lions lounging on the docks and a groups of sea otters foraging for food in the slough. In my case almost all of the bird photos were of their backsides as they flew away - that's life. The area is beautiful and the tour is leisurely as we glided through the slough. We enjoyed our experience and recommend this tour to anyone interested in sloughs and basics of nearshore environments.