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90-Minute Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island
Badge of ExcellenceSouth Padre Island, United States
From $17.00
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
South Padre Island Tours
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Offered in: English
Overview
Venture out into the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy a relaxing dolphin-watching tour from South Padre Island. Take a seat on the spacious vessel and keep your eyes peeled for pods of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. See the playful aquatic creatures swim alongside your boat and take in the scenery of the Texas coast while you sail.
- Learn about marine life from the onboard narration
- Watch a beautiful sunset at the conclusion of the tour
- See other local species like frigate birds and fish
- Spot the Space X location and the US Coast Guard Station
What's Included
- Local Guide
- Live Commentary On Board
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- 33256 State Park Rd 10033256 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
We are located in the Sea Ranch Marina to the right of and behind the Sea Ranch Restaurant Look for the Texas flags.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Brazos Santiago Pass (Pass By)
U.S. Coast Guard Station South Padre Island (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Featured review
Tracie_M
We enjoyed our moment to view. The captains were cool and announced to explain more details about history. Loved to see dolphins, and more. My rate is 5 stars since my children and families loved it to video everything. We love to come back again when we get own vacation.
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Awesome
Kayla_T, Sep 2023
Steve and Angie were great. Seen around 10 dolphins and learned some historical facts. Plus the price is right!
Awesome experience. Great sunset cruise.
Diana_L, Sep 2023
The cruise was great.vseen some dolphins, followed the tanker for a while. Captain and Pork Chop were very informative about the bay. Will do it again next year.
Excellent dolphin watch!
Juanita_K, Sep 2023
Wonderful guide, very interactive with passengers. Very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend this dolphin watch. Seen some dolphins, they just didn’t give us much air time but still enjoyed the experience.
Loads of fun!!
Karron_W, Sep 2023
Actually setting dolphins. The guide and captain were awesome! Very informative and fun! Would certainly go back again.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Woo-hoo! Glad to see you had an awesome trip. See you back soon.
Will be back....recommend 100%
Lupita_C, Sep 2023
Great experience and personal so nice and respectful and really happy we recommend in a 100% we will be back for sure, boat clean and happy we saw delphines
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you, Lupita, for the great feedback. (:
Recommend 100%
Fernando_G, Sep 2023
Just the smiles on the family, priceless, captain was great host, no hidden fees, just what u need to let some stress out.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for visiting us at Isla Tours.
Great Experience
Cheryl_C, Sep 2023
The captain and the first mate were both very knowledgeable about the history of S Padre. First mate was very attentive to helping each person have a great experience seeing as many dolphins as possible and also with getting photos of their party.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for the great feedback. (:
Great experience!!
Alex_G, Sep 2023
Fun experience! Captain was full of great island info, dolphins were awesome to see and the sunset view was spectacular!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you, Alex for the GREAT review!
South Padre dolphin cruise
brian_r, Sep 2023
Nice smooth ride. The crew was exceptional. The captain did a great job locating dolphins and narrating the trip.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
AWESOMENESS!!!! Thank you for the review!
Seeing the dolphins and...
Jolene_E, Sep 2023
Seeing the dolphins and the Space X fun infomative hosts on board too. Great boat tour on a lovely autumn day
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you!!!!
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