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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $43.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Yvonne_A

Apr 2021

We enjoyed our naturalist and skipper. We learned a lot about the slough and saw a lot of sea otters, sea lions, harbor seals and birds including pelicans, egrets, herons, and cormorants. The electric boat was quiet with plenty of space to move around and stand up. The best thing was not having to paddle back against the wind like the poor kayakers. Bring your binoculars, hats and coats.

Melissa_E

Apr 2021

What a fantastic vessel in which to explore the slough! The entire crew was very informative and insightful. The tour size is very small and makes for a personable experience. You can easily move about the boat to have an unobstructed and close-up view of the myriad of animals that inhabit the slough. We are happy we chose this over other vessels.

Nicole C

Mar 2021

I have a 3 and 5 year old, and this was the perfect boat tour for their ages. They got to walk all over the boat to catch good views of the animals, and wow - we saw so many! Tons of sea otters (including pups!), harbor seals, and a variety of birds. Loved that we had a naturalist for a tour guide. He was so patient with ALL my 5-year-old's questions (and ours too 😜). Glad we got to have this amazing adventure in quarantine, definitely plan to come back with friends+family in our pod. Highly recommend!