South Padre Island Dolphin Watch: Atlantic Bottle-nose Dolphins Encounter
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853 Ratings
South Padre Island
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:
1 day
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Highlights
- 33256 State Park Rd 100 - Enjoy a one and a half hour South Padre Island Dolphin Watch aboard the newly renovated Murphy’s Law and see Atlantic Bottle-nose Dolphins in their natural habitat. During the Eco Tour/Dolphin Watch, you will also have the opportunity to see local and migratory birds and various sea life. The guided tour will also include the southernmost U.S. Coast Guard Station, Boca Chica Beach, the current location of Space X, and the South Padre Island Jetties…entryway to the Brownsville Ship Channel where one of the largest Shrimp Fleet calls home. Also search for our afternoon and evening 3pm, 5pm & 7pm times @ “90-Minute Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island” on Trip Advisor.
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 southernmost Coast Guard Station in the U.S., Boca Chica Beach, the current site of Space X, and the South Padre Island Jetties - the gateway to the Brownsville Ship Channel, home to one of the largest shrimp fleets.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
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, keep right of Sea Ranch Restaurant, Isla Tours directly behind restaurant on left at Murphy's Law.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(853 Ratings)
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863meghanw
Apr 13, 2024
Incredible time!!!! - Amazing time with captain Mike, pork chop, Devon and Ozzie on captain Murphy tours. Funny staff, knowledgeable and great music!! And such a reasonable price. We had so much fun!
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I5743qacarolynd
Apr 12, 2024
Perfect Tour for a Young Family! - What an awesome 90 minutes! Thanks to Angie and crew for such a memorable experience! We had a marvelous time with the dolphins!
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Katherine_a
Apr 12, 2024
Lovely 90 minute cruise with the dolphins and sightseeIng - Knowledgeable captain, with good narration, and a very helpful crew. we enjoyed seeing the shore from a distance and SpaceX.
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Paul_s
Apr 12, 2024
Family time - Seeing a baby dolphin . Captain was very knowledgeable and made sure we had a good experience. Would go again .
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Nicole_c
Apr 6, 2024
Definitely worth it! - Tour was wonderful! We saw dolphins within 10 minutes of being on the boat. The captain was very informative, and Angie provided so much knowledge on the sea life. She took her time explaining the features of the creatures pulled up, and we all enjoyed holding them. Everything was great!
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Patricia_g
Apr 6, 2024
Smooth ride!! - So much fun, ride was smooth. Captain was fun and the assistant gave a fun 😁 interactive eco class. Really recommend it!!!
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46nadynef
Apr 5, 2024
Fun family experience - What a great experience. Thank you Essan And Capt Mike for an amazing trip. Would definitely recommend!! Bring your friends and family.
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Charlotte_b
Apr 5, 2024
Best Dolphin Experience Ever! - Dolphins! The crew was very informative and friendly. There were Dolphins near us the entire trip. The BEST was when the captain encouraged them to follow in our wake. There were at least 10 riding the waves leaping out of the water & racing each other thru the top of the water so you could see them all. AMAZING!! They dragged a net on the ocean floor, then did a show & tell with their catch of baby rays, fish & star fish. Then the captain noticed a man wrangling a fish in his own boat. We stayed near them to see him finally pull up a huge Jack Fish at least a 25 lb over 3 ft long. Wow!
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Robert_s
Apr 3, 2024
Windy watching - Captain Murphy was great and deckhand Easton was the best!. We enjoyed the time would recommend it to anyone visiting South Padre Island. Estonia wa s great explaining the fish to the children.
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Nashaunab2024
Apr 2, 2024
Dolphin Watch - Houston our tour guide was amazing. He was kind friendly and ever educated. This was so much fun we will surly be back next time we visit SPI
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