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)

Amanda_L

Sep 2022

Beautiful, calm and relaxing way to spend the morning. So much wildlife to see! The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely go again when we come back to the area.

Kenneth W

Sep 2022

Such a pleasant way to spend 90 minutes on the water. Had just beautiful weather. The boat is ultra quiet and certainly no fumes of any kind. Comfortable seating. Had a great pilot very knowledgeable of the area and an excellent naturalist very familiar with the wildlife and ecosystem. Both very friendly, welcoming people. I think a good deal!

citygirl013

Aug 2022

If you want to see sea otters, seals and sea lions in the wild this is the trip to do. There were 8 of us booked on the trip. The driver and naturalist, Aaron were so informative. We saw so much wildlife and found out so much about them. The boat is very quiet and stable so we didn’t have to stay in our seats. In fact they actively encouraged us to move about the boat to get the best views. They had binoculars too to enhance the views. It was such a relaxing experience. I would definitely do it again if we visited the area. Best way to experience the wildlife at Elkhorn Slough. A real day to remember.