Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour | 1 hour 30 minutes

313 Reviews | Monterey & Carmel
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Sunset Tour
2 Adults x $45.00
$90.00
Approx Total
$90.00
Sunset Tour: Join us on a one-of-a-kind, electric-powered catamaran ride for a wildlife tour during sunset.
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
2 Adults x $45.00
$90.00
Approx Total
$90.00
Fully Electric Catamaran

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Tour Guide

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.

Meeting points

Monterey Bay Eco Tours is located at 10932 Clam Way with plenty of free parking available on site and easy to find. Check in at the booth in the parking lot.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • 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.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

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

Free Cancellation

June 13100% refund
June 14No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

313 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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Showing 1-5 of 297 reviews with 5 stars

Life on Elk Slough

Published on Jan, 2025

What a terrific way to spend a couple hours! We were greeted at the Eco Tour booth in Moss Landing by Cindy and Marina, our guides. Their commentary and commanding the boat made for a great learning experience. The boat is electric and specially built for the slough. The quiet motor and great viewing opportunities allowed us to see all around the boat easily. It seemed all the marine animals and birds were enjoying the day as much as we were! We saw sea lions, numerous otters with their young, and many kinds of birds throughout the journey. It was wonderful to see them in their natural habitat, feeding, swimming, and entertaining themselves. The tour each season could be a very different experience. We look forward to going back.

This tour exceeded my...

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour exceeded my expectations. The guide was very knowledgeable. The slough is home to so many birds, otters and harbor seals. Very enjoyable tour. It helped that the weather was beautiful that day too.

Great way to spend the afternoon

Published on Jan, 2025

We had a great time on the tour. Lots of wildlife and a friendly, well informed crew. I would come back again next time I'm In the area!

Excellent trip

Published on Dec, 2024

Excellent tours. We saw a lots of otters, sea lions and birds. Cindy is very helpful and informative. She knows everything about marine life and shares amazing stories. I wish we could stay closer to the otters and have more time to just watch them.

Oh, Otters!

Published on Nov, 2024

Learning about otters, birds & sea lions and the beautiful estuary & its environment. Excellent nature guide.

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