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

Fri 15 Nov

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Starting at $43.00

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Fri 15 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)

Susan_F

Oct 2022

The Slough is a special place. This ecosystem is abundant in wildlife and birds. The sea otters were fun to watch! Our guides ,Wyatt and Joey, were fantastic! Not only were they quite knowledgeable about this habitat but had fun personalities and could relate to their passengers. This tour is a definite much for all ages!

StarRanger7

Oct 2022

This boat tour was one of the best things we did on our trip to Monterey, more interesting, even, than the well known aquarium. We saw over a dozen sea otters, and many species of shore birds. The guide on our boat was extremely knowledgeable about the animals, ecology and history of the slough. Bring a pair of binoculars. My go-to binocs for most uses are the clear, sharp, pocketable, and reasonably priced Nikon Travelite 8X25s, which I have been using for decades. The twin-hull open boat was very quiet, and the ride smooth. The staff were helpful and responsive. We did have some trouble finding where to park and board the boat, after asking a number of different businesses and receiving conflicting information. Clearer signs and information about the location, where to park and board the boat would be helpful. I highly recommend this tour.

cazzerrr

Sep 2022

This was the PERFECT way to see Elkhorn Slough with a wide age range. We had my 2 year old niece with us, and there were other families with elderly members, and a person in a wheelchair. Everyone was comfortable and able to see the sights. Tour guides were fun and informative, and the ride was SO SMOOTH. Also, very quiet - I'm convinced that this tour, I saw more wildlife and got closer to it than ever before (I've been to Elkhorn Slough dozens of times), and I believe it was because of the Eco Tour boat. Also: do you like asking questions and getting thoughtful, informative, and also fun answers? Great! This is the company to book your tour with.