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

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $43.00

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Sun 17 Nov

Starting at $43.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

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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)

nancyckitson

Sep 2021

The captain and her naturalist were very friendly. They were so knowledgeable. We saw so much wildlife!! There were mother otters playing with their babies and other otters sleeping, eating, swimming and sunning. There were two kinds of pelicans and lots of other kinds of birds! The slough was restored to it’s natural state. The boat was very stable and had very high visibility. It was a relaxing morning we both enjoyed.

Kathryne_H

Sep 2021

Super fun! You will see Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, Sea Otters, Pelicans and much more! Excellent guide!

lindarutheHMB

Sep 2021

A very pleasant experience. I did not realize that sea otters reproduce year round. August 30th, I was pleased to see several mothers with large pups on their bellies. The guides did a lot of explaining and kept people entertained. I wish they had maneuvered closer to the really large White Pelicans, because I would have liked to have gotten a photo. Perhaps it was shallow over there. Lots of brown pelicans flying nearby. Since this is a moving boat, with lots of fresh air, my Covid 19 concerns were not as high as normal. As a precaution, they do not fill the boat to capacity and there was lots of room to separate myself from others.