About this Course

REGISTER BY 9/1/2024 FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT $125 Travel Club Members / $140 Non Travel Club 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. Want to see otters? This is your chance! While we can’t guarantee what the otters will be doing because this is an active bunch of sea otters in the Elkhorn Slough. We are also very proud to be certified Wildlife Stewards with Sea Otter Savvy. What does that mean? It means that we take great care in making sure we have the least amount of impact on these amazing creatures as possible. The otters of the Elkhorn Slough have pups all year long, so you have an excellent chance to see a mom feeding or playing with her pup. A naturalist will be on board to assist in wildlife spotting, providing insight into the natural wonders of the Slough, and to answer any questions. Our naturalists are experienced and always informed about the happenings in the Slough and will be narrated during the tour to educate you with the nature of the wetland, its habitants and more fun facts about the area. Cost includes motor coach transportation, 1.5 hour naturalist-led eco tour aboard electric catamaran, choice of lunch entree includes dessert and beverage, free time to explore Moss Landing: Sunflower Star Lab kelp restoration and the docked Western Flyer, most known for its use by John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts in their 1940 expedition, all fees and driver gratuity. Level 1 walking trip, ramp for stepless entrance onto boat available as needed. Departure is from Heather Farm Lot 1.