About Monterey Bay Eco Tours
Monterey Bay Eco Tours offers wildlife boat tours of Elkhorn Slough aboard the El Cat — an innovative, custom-built, fully electric catamaran that glides silently through the wetlands without disturbing the resident wildlife. Based in Moss Landing, they provide a unique low-impact way to explore one of California's most important coastal estuaries.
The electric vessel produces zero emissions and virtually no engine noise, allowing passengers to get remarkably close to sea otters, harbour seals, pelicans, egrets, and other wildlife without the disturbance of a traditional motor. Tours are narrated by knowledgeable naturalist guides who explain the ecology of the slough, the behaviour of its residents, and the conservation efforts protecting this fragile habitat. Group sizes are kept small for an intimate experience.
Monterey Bay Eco Tours stands apart as the only fully electric boat tour on the Central Coast, appealing to environmentally conscious visitors who want to experience nature responsibly. The quiet approach means wildlife behaves naturally around the boat — otters continue grooming, seals stay on their haul-outs, and shorebirds feed undisturbed just metres away. It is one of the most peaceful wildlife viewing experiences available in the Monterey Bay area.
