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

Sat 28 Jun

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Starting at $45.00

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Sat 28 Jun

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tour Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 (325)

AK_BG

Jun 2021

As an avid kayaker and a biologist/naturalist, I’d never been on an ecotour boat in the slough and was pleasantly surprised. The captain & naturalist were super informative, entertaining without being intrusive or overly chatty, and they were very well versed in low impact ecotourism best practices (Sea Otter Savvy etc). The boat was brand new, *totally silent*, highly maneuverable, and seemed far less impactful on wildlife than the crowds of loud, inexperienced kayakers and water bikers. Being up a little higher than a kayak afforded us the opportunity to see more. It was actually really nice to have someone else at the wheel for once. I highly recommend this company and felt they were really reasonably priced for the quality experience we had.

Sui_L

Jun 2021

This tour is very interesting and educational! We got to see wildlife in their natural habitat — seals, nesting birds, sea otters, etc. The tour comes with staff operating the big boat, and a tour guide. Really enjoyed that we could ask questions along the way — again, very educational! Gained extra appreciation of the slough!! Highly recommended!

Ron_M

Jun 2021

Really great smooth boat tour combined with a top notch eco-history live narration of the area. Perfect for families. It may be cold, and thus dress warmly just in case