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Oceanic Expeditions in Monterey, CA

Location


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Location

The edge of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary underwater canyon trench starts at our expeditions departure in Moss Landing. Monterey Bay’s underwater canyon is more than 2 miles deep (twice the depth of Arizona’s Grand Canyon).

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Underwater Canyon

The marine life that inhabits the largest and deepest Canyon of the Pacific Coast is what ensures our wildlife encounters and our low to the water boat provides a more personable experience.

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Moss Landing Harbor

Located between Santa Cruz and Monterey, Moss Landing is the point of connection with inland Elkhorn Slough Reserve, a preserved area in which many sea otters, hundreds of species of plants, and other marine life call home.

Boat


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Comfort + Safety

Our new Stabicraft Ultra Center Cab is used by the Coast Guard for various safety missions throughout New Zealand & the United States. It’s a modern Safe Boat constructed out of heavy duty aluminum. USCG certified for up to 6 passengers capacity in order to provide more personable, comfortable expeditions

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Engines

Powered by new eco friendly twin Yamaha’s

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Restroom

Small toilet located inside cabin if needed while onboard to ensure passengers comfort

Seasons


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Orcas

Most sightings April-May + October

 

 

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Gray Whales

Most sightings December – March

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Humpback Whales

Most sightings March – November

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Blue Whales

Most sightings June – August