South Padre Dolphin Watch: See Dolphins and Sea Life

Embark on a thrilling South Padre Island Dolphin Watch adventure and encounter Atlantic Bottle-nose Dolphins in their natural habitat. Explore the stunning coastline, spot migratory birds, and discover the area’s fascinating landmarks.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 33256 State Park Rd 100 - Join us on a thrilling expedition where sightings of the magnificent Atlantic bottlenose dolphins are a year-round spectacle! Step aboard and let Isla Tours whisk you away to the dolphins’ natural playground. Our 1.5 HR adventure into the enchanting Laguna Madre, where the waters are teeming with life and excitement. Feel…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Take part in a ninety-minute Dolphin Viewing tour onboard the newly refurbished Murphy’s Law, where you can observe Atlantic Bottle-nose Dolphins in their natural surroundings. This combined Eco Tour and Dolphin Watch also gives you a chance to spot indigenous and migratory birds, as well as assorted marine life. The guided excursion features the…

Location
33256 State Park Rd 100
State Park Road 100
Turn right off Queen Isabella Causeway, travel 1/2 mile, turn right into Sea Ranch Marina. Look for the brightly colored ticket booth under the Texas flag.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ruth_a
Oct 26, 2025
One hour and half in the boat - It was amazing seen dolphins for one hour next to the boat, we were for one hour and half in the ocean
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Teddy_d
Oct 25, 2025
South Padre Boat Tour 2025 - Boat tour was an amazing experience. Eric was very knowledgeable about the sea creatures he collected from the water.
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Susan_s
Oct 21, 2025
We were on a dolphin... - We were on a dolphin watch. We saw a lot of dolphins. Capt. Mike knows what he is doing. Second time on this excursion.
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Carlene_c
Oct 20, 2025
This is, in my opinion, ... - This is, in my opinion, the best dolphin tours on SPI. My friend had her children with us and they couldn't decide if they liked seeing the dolphins or seeing the items from the net drag the most. Well worth the cost.
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Nivedita_n
Oct 19, 2025
Great dolphin tour - It was great fun for the kids and us. We saw plenty of dolphins and sea animals. Randy was very helpful and gave a great presentation at the end letting the kids touch and hold some sea creatures. All in all a wonderful experience. Highly recommend
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Freedom28488588555
Oct 16, 2025
Great dolphin tour! - What a great time! Patrick and Erick gave us a great boat ride. They were both very friendly and informative. We saw lots of dolphins and learned about the island of South Padre.
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Edward_g
Oct 14, 2025
Dolphins - Fantastic time. The boat captain found several pods of dolphins and had them surf the boats wake. Definitely worth the money
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Nfam5
Oct 11, 2025
Informative - Crew were friendly and informative. Learning about the places surrounding the bay was as much fun as seeing the dolphins.
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Tracey_s
Oct 10, 2025
Water fun - The captain was fun and informative. Learned about local history and facts about dolphins and other water creatures.
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Scott_s
Oct 25, 2025
So so - A little boring. Only saw a few dolphins. They put a net out and then showed some of the sea life that were caught, but many of us couldn't see them because of the crowd of people. It would be better if everyone had remained seated and the guide walked around with the starfish, etc. to show everyone.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).