Port Brownsville Half-Day Boat Tour

South Padre Island, US
93% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (147 reviews)

Highlights

  • Scenic cruise across Laguna Madre Bay
  • Spotting Atlantic bottle-nose dolphins and migratory birds
  • Learning about the South Texas shrimping industry
  • Witnessing decommissioned vessels being dismantled and oil rigs being built
  • Seeing the SpaceX launching site in the distance

Meeting Point

We are located approximately 3/4 mile south of the Queen Isabella Causeway in the Sea Ranch Marina. Turn right into the Sea Ranch Marina and yield right of the Sea Ranch Restaurant. We are behind the restaurant. Look for the Texas Flags. Your boat is the Murphy's Law

Meeting point

33256 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597 , United States

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End Point

We are located approximately 3/4 mile south of the Queen Isabella Causeway in the Sea Ranch Marina. Turn right into the Sea Ranch Marina and yield right of the Sea Ranch Restaurant. We are behind the restaurant. Look for the Texas Flags. Your boat is the Murphy's Law

Meeting point

33256 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597 , United States

End point

What to expect

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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.

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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.

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Starbase Production Site

SPACEX Launch Facility (Starbase) is Elon Musk’s private test launch and rocket production site. This location was chosen primarily for its proximity to the equator where Earth’s higher rotational speed means rockets need less propellant to reach orbit.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Upon arrival please request wheelchair assistance. Crew will be glad to assist in boarding the boat.
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    You are welcome to bring a cooler with your own food and drinks. Please no glass containers.
Provided by Isla Tours

What our experts say

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    Try the shrimp cocktail – it's delicious!
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    Bring a light jacket; it can get breezy.
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    Look for dolphins near the ship channel.
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    SpaceX site is visible; have your camera ready!
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    Arrive early to secure good seating.

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