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

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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)

drive1crazy

Mar 2021

This is our third tour in less than a year, and every time it is wonderful! The perfect adventure to take family and friends visiting our beautiful area, from my 95 year-old father-in-law to the 3 month-old great grandson from Seattle. The highlight of this last trip was dozens of sea otters with pups. The feeling of navigating the slough in the El Cat, an all electric boat, is amazing. It's like kayaking immersed in the sounds of water and wildlife. Thank you!!!

ShannaC

Mar 2021

We had a fabulous time! They were so informative and answered all the questions we were wondering! The boat is so clean and quiet it was a great way to see the slough. We got to see tons of sea otters and seals! We also appreciate their respect of the animals and made sure not to disturb their surroundings unlike the elkhorn slough safari boat we saw that got too close to a raft of sea otters and scared them away. Thank you for a fabulous time. Highly recommend for all ages!

SeaOtterSavvy

Feb 2021

Monterey Bay Eco Tours has been certified under the Community Active Wildlife Stewards (CAWS) for the high level of wildlife stewardship consistently demonstrated by their owner, staff, and business practices. Captain Wendy and her crew demonstrate extensive knowledge of the local wildlife and Elkhorn Slough. Their electric catamaran, the El Cat, allows nearly silent exploration of the home of sea otters and many other species, and great care is always taken to avoid disturbance to wildlife during the tour. The crew shows knowledge about the sea otters and other wildlife that live in Elkhorn Slough, and adopt practices that maximize the health, survival, and well-being of wildlife. Great care and attention was taken during our tour to avoid disturbing any of the slough's wildlife and preserve the serenity of the estuary. Guests touring with Monterey Bay Eco Tour will have quiet and intimate tour of the waters of Moss Landing and Elkhorn Slough, learn information about the natural history and conservation of the habitat and its residents, and share in the infectious enthusiasm for nature of Wendy and her crew. Guests can feel assured that they are traveling with a company that cares about protecting wildlife and preserving this important sea otter habitat.

Response from Host

Feb 2021

We are so proud to be certified as Wildlife Stewards. We think it is so important to protect our environment and have as little impact as possible on the wildlife while we are sharing their home.