Port Brownsville Half-Day Boat Tour

Overview

The Port of Brownsville Tour is a 4-hour narrated cruise from South Padre Island across the Laguna Madre Bay and traveling down the Brownsville Ship Channel. Along the way you will see our native Atlantic bottle-nose dolphins and migratory birds. You will learn about South Texas shrimping industry and their fleets, as you enjoy a taste of our local shrimp. You will hear a little history of the area, see decommissioned vessels being dismantled from the top down, oil rigs being built and repaired, and the Port where shipping vessels from around the world load and unload commodities. Upon your return you will see SpaceX launching site off in the distance. Our Captain and Crew make this an enjoyable and educational tour worth your time. Welcome aboard!

City: South Padre Island

Tue 17 Sep

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Starting at $35.00

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Tue 17 Sep

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

We offer Coffee, Donuts & Small Shrimp Cocktail during the Tour

You may bring your own cooler with any drinks or snacks you may like.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Upon arrival please request wheelchair assistance. Crew will be glad to assist in boarding the boat.
You are welcome to bring a cooler with your own food and drinks. Please no glass containers.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Currently, there is no mask mandates or capacity limitations in place. You are welcome to wear a mask, but they are not required. We do make a practice of sanitizing the boat between trips, and our Captain and Crew frequently wash their hands.

What To Expect

South Padre Island

LAGUNA MADRE BAY is located between the South Texas coast and Padre Island from Corpus Christi south to South Padre Island, TX. One of the Earth’s 6 hypersaline lagoons, where the salinity is above sea water. It has one of the most unspoiled and protected Eco systems in Texas and the U.S.

Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE/PORT ISABEL SHRIMP BASIN is one of the largest fleets of Shrimp Boats in Texas. This location was established in 1953. KEPPEL AMFELS was established in 1990. They are in the business of construction, refurbishment, conversion and life extension and repair of a complete range of mobile drilling rigs and platforms. PORT OF BROWNSVILLE is the only deep-water port located on the U.S.-Mexico Border, with approximately 40,000 acres of land, 17 miles of waterfront, access and direct route to international bridge crossings and rail connections.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (10)

scotthS9712KF

Dec 2022

All was perfect. Highly recommend . Staff was committed . Boat was older yet clean and moved along quite well.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

We appreciate you taking the time to give us a great review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise with us.

earl_m

Dec 2022

The dolphins and the port of Brownsville. The captain commentary and the helpful lady helper. Unfortunately the wind was blowing and got a little wet.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

We're so glad you enjoyed your Tour, with the exception of the weather! We do appreciate your great review.

Susan_P

Nov 2022

Dolphins swimming with the boat was awesome. Seeing the port of Brownsville and learning some history was very interesting. Friendly staff. Friendly fun people on the tour. Good doughnuts. Shrimp cocktail was delicious.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you Susan for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour.