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, 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
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Courtneysc1796gt
Oct 25, 2024
Best Tour Ever!! - We had a great time on Isla Tours dolphin/eco watch boat ride!! Our captain and assistant (Angie) were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had the best experience possible. Angie even took some great pics/vids of of us :-) Thank you Isla Tours, we will be back!
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Maegang865
Oct 22, 2024
Angie & Patrick rock!! - We got to see dolphins and experience the ocean! Angie was a lovely lovely host as well as Patrick! They deserve the world!
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Denys_c
Oct 21, 2024
It’s worth it! - I enjoyed listening to some history on South Padre Island, learning about the dolphin and other marine life was interesting too. The dolphin weren’t in the mood to hang out with us for long but they did make a few appearances so that was nice. I’d definitely go again!
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Konstantina_k
Oct 20, 2024
Dolphins Galore! - What a beautiful way to spend our morning! The playful dolphins were in abundance and seemed to be playing to the crowd. Interspersed was the Captain’s interesting commentary and tour of the bay and ship channel. Kudos to the First Mate and his Eco presentation. Pretty cool to hold a Starfish and Ray. Good view of SpaceX at Boca Chica.
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Y780ugstefaniek
Oct 17, 2024
Fantastic experience! - This was a great trip! We saw so many dolphins! Captain Patrick and the lady (I'm sorry I forgot her name) were great at spotting dolphins and educating us about them. It was so fun when the dolphins were swimming along side the boat and playing in the wakes!
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874swethab
Oct 16, 2024
I love that they allow dogs(on leash) on the boat. We saw dolphins and a ton of stingrays. Absolutely best tour - This is by far the best dolphin tour I have been to. Angie and Patrick were fantastic throughout the tour and we saw at least 50 to hundred dolphins. Patrick’s narration was very informative about funny. Angie was super helpful the entire ride. Highly recommend it.
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Natalie_s
Oct 16, 2024
Great time for all ages! - Angie was knowledgeable and did an amazing job the capybara cute jokes and the guy with the captain was kind he even caught a jelly fish for us to see and touch after we got off the boat overall a great time!
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Road41284398414
Oct 15, 2024
Great time for all ages! - Angie was amazing and knowledgeable! The captain made sure we all got the best views possible of the dolphins and the guy with the captain was very kind and even after the ride brought us a jelly fish he caught to see and touch they were all so great! Thank you!
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Lancebu9914yd
Oct 15, 2024
5 Star Review - very awesome trip, great people and lots of fun. dolphins everywhere and great pictures you can get Angie was very helpful and caring. i would do this tour again.
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Brenda_r
Oct 19, 2024
Great Dolphin tour. Skip the eco part - Loved the dolphins and the tour guides were lots of fun. Did not like the eco part thought it was kind of cruel to the live fish.
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From $19
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).