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

Sun 20 Apr

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Starting at $43.30

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Sun 20 Apr

Starting at $43.30

Make a reservation

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What's Included

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

Coffee, donuts & small shrimp cocktail during the tour

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.

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 (185)

544audeliam

Oct 2022

Our trip was canceled! We were not able to stay for the rescheduled visit! We are awaiting our refund! Sincerely, Audelia Morales

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Unfortunately, we did have to cancel your trip due to the weather. Your refund was submitted and may take 3-5 business days. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you do not receive your refund. Thank you, Lisa

H8935RSconniep

Oct 2022

Patrick was a very knowledgeable and FUN captain!! The tour was well worth the money & we got to see a lot of dolphins! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to get out and have a fun half day trip. We enjoyed learning about the ships in the area and the history of Port Brownsville.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

WOOOHOOO!!! Thank you for teh great review!!!

J O

Oct 2022

Fun boat ride, history lesson about the Brownsville Port, doughnuts and coffee, shrimp cocktail, and seeing dolphins ….. how can you beat it??!! Bring your sunscreen, hat, and a big water bottle. Patrick was the captain and he was a wealth of knowledge and fun. Jen and Junior were great crew mates. After landing, headed to Ceviche Ceviche for a yummy lunch and to the beach. What a great day in SPI.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

WOO HOO!!! Thank you!!!