Proa Outrigger Tours

This uniquely styled proa outrigger is the perfect way to see Big River in style...

Wildlife Tour

View and learn about Big River Estuary's wonderful wildlife with naturalist Sara Grimes...

Big River Moonlight Tour

Big River after dark is beautifully lit with moon-glow. Very romantic!

Historical Tours

Learn about the history of Big River with guide Rick Hemmings...

Bioluminescence Tours

Explore Big River after dark to see the water come alive with luminescence...

Birding Tours

Learn about the birds of Big River with David Jensen, President of the Mendocino Coast Audubon Society...

2010 Schedule

Birding Tour: Fridays, June 25th through September 24th

  • June: 25th - 12 Noon
  • July: 2nd - 10am; 9th - 11am; 16th - 3pm; 23rd - 11am; 30th - 2:30pm
  • August: 6th - 10am; 13th - 2pm; 20th - 10am; 27th - 1pm
  • September: 3rd - 1pm; 10th - 12:30pm; 17th - 1:30pm; 24th - 11:30am

Sunset 'Til Dark Bioluminescence Tour: Tour Dates and Days Vary with Conditions

  • June: Thursday, 10th - 8:30pm; Saturday, 12th - 8:30pm; Tuesday, 15th - 8:30pm
  • July: Saturday, 10th - 8:30pm; Monday, 12th - 8:30pm; Wednesday, 14th - 8:30pm; Wednesday, 28th - 8:15pm
  • August: Sunday, 8th - 8:15pm; Tuesday, 10th - 8:15pm

Wildlife Tour: Thursdays, June 24th through September 30th

  • June: 24th - 11am
  • July: 1st - 4pm; 8th - 10am; 15th - 3pm; 22nd - 10:30am; 29th - 2pm
  • August: 5th - 10am; 12th - 1:30pm; 19th - 10am; 26th - 12:30pm
  • September: 2nd - 10:30am; 9th - 12 Noon; 16th - 11am; 23rd - 11:30am

Historical Tour: Tuesdays, June 15th through September 28th

  • June: 15th - 2:30pm; 22nd - 9:30am; 29th - 2:30pm
  • July: 6th - 11am; 13th - 1:30pm; 20th - 11am; 27th - 1pm
  • August: 3rd - 9:30am; 10th - 12 Noon; 17th - 10am; 24th - 12 Noon; 31st - 3pm
  • September: 7th - 11am; 14th - 9:30am; 21st - 10:30am; 28th - 2pm

Moonlight Tour: Tour Dates and Days Vary with Conditions

  • June: Thursday, 24th - 9pm; Saturday, 26th - 9pm
  • July: Saturday, 24th - 8:45pm; Sunday, 25th - 8:45pm
  • August: Sunday, 22nd - 8:30pm; Tuesday, 24th - 8:30pm
  • September: Thursday, 23rd - 8pm

Rates

Daytime tours are $50 per person.

Nighttime tours are $60 per person.

Tours average about 2 hours.

Custom scheduled wildlife tours add additional $28 per person.

Minimum age is 8, no pets on tour boat please.

Must cancel 72 hours prior to avoid charge.

Minimum number is six persons per tour. We reserve the right to cancel.

15% gratuity is customary for tour guides.