Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

4.9 (504 Viator reviews) 1 hr 30 min Monterey & Carmel area

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
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About this activity

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.

Itinerary

  1. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve · 60 min

    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.

What's included

  • Tour Guide

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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: 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.

Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9/5

504 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star473
  • 4 star20
  • 3 star8
  • 2 star2
  • 1 star1

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Monterey & Carmel (Viator lists this tour under Monterey & Carmel; it has no meeting-point coordinates).