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    Fins to Feathers

    329 Reviews
    #1 of 53 Tours in South Padre Island
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    Dolphin & Whale Watching, Nature & Wildlife Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Outdoor Activities, Tours
    500 S Point Dr, South Padre Island, TX 78578-3705
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    “Dolphin Tour!”

    Definatley recommend this tour! Paul Heather and Diesel made it an experience we will not forget... read more

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    Bethany K
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    “Great trip!”

    Highly recommend Fins to Feathers with Paul & Heather. Unfortunately Diesel was injured so we... read more

    Reviewed yesterday
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    SMALL GROUP DOLPHIN TOURS Fins to Feathers is committed to education and conservation through experiential learning. We create the experience of observing wild and free bottle nose dolphins in the Lower Laguna Madre Bay. We have been using the Laguna Skimmer, our 35' Catamaran to provide this service for 18 years and the dolphins know and love us….

    About Fins to Feathers

    SMALL GROUP DOLPHIN TOURS Fins to Feathers is committed to education and conservation through experiential learning. We create the experience of observing wild and free bottle nose dolphins in the Lower Laguna Madre Bay. We have been using the Laguna Skimmer, our 35' Catamaran to provide this service for 18 years and the dolphins know and love us….
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    Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
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    500 S Point Dr, South Padre Island, TX 78578-3705
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Dolphin Tour!

    Definatley recommend this tour! Paul Heather and Diesel made it an experience we will not forget. The dolphins got up close and personal to the smaller boat and we learned so much about the local environment!

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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Great trip!

    Highly recommend Fins to Feathers with Paul & Heather. Unfortunately Diesel was injured so we missed out on that experience. Loved the small group as it made it a much more personal experience. Learned a lot about the island, wildlife and sea life. Lots of...More

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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Relaxing and Diesel the dog is a hoot!

    We took the evening dolphin tour. Captain Paul and Heather were great host and Diesel the dog threw the experience over the top. Very relaxing cruise to see the dolphins. Great value for the price. Encourage everyone considering a dolphin tour to choose Fins to...More

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    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Great Dolphin Tour!!!

    We chose this tour because of the great reviews and smaller boat size. We really enjoyed our time on this tour. Paul was very informative and we could tell he has a passion for what he does. Thank you for the great experience! Thank you...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A fantastic way to see the dolphins!

    We enjoyed this tour very much.....our guides , Paul and Heather, really spent time educating us about the dolphins and the surrounding wildlife. We got to see he dolphins up close and personal and the to experience Diesel the dolphin dog. Amazing is all we...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Awesome Tour!!

    Hands down, the Best part of our vacation. Captain Paul and Heather were so knowledgeable about the area, wildlife and of course the dolphins. Their level of respect for these beautiful animals and their ongoing commitment to protecting them and their natural habitat was amazing....More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Love the tour

    I enjoyed this tour very much Capt.Heather and Capt Paul are friendly people and very knowledgeable of the dolphins also the island. I love that is it a smaller boat you dont have to fight a crowd to see the dolphins. I would do this...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Best Dolphin Tour

    Captain Paul and Heather were very knowledgable about the area. They recognized certain dolphins and their babies and were very respectful of them. Their dog diesel stole the show. His interaction with the dolphins was amazing. They swam right to the boat. Only 6 people...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Outstanding Outing

    We had a fun, relaxing, and informative dolphin tour with Captain Paul and Heather. Diesel, the dolphin dog, was awesome, too. Our party of four really appreciated the guides' respect for the animals and their commitment to being eco-friendly. It was nice to be on...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Well worth the money - AWESOME!

    Paul is a great tour guide. He knows the territory and the dolphins very well. We witnessed a fool driving a boat run over dolphins and an idiot on a jet ski circling a family of dolphins and scaring them! Paul took up for the...More

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    June 11, 2018|
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    Response from Heather L | Property representative |
    We offer two different tours. A 1.5 hour tour is $25 per person and a 2.5 hour tour is $45 per person.
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    Alfredo M
    May 26, 2018|
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    Response from Heather L | Property representative |
    I sure will. You may also call ya anytime to schedule a tour. (956) 299-0629. Heather Lacy
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    Elizabeth J
    May 4, 2018|
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    Response from Heather L | Property representative |
    Hello Elizabeth, We are a tour boat that specializes in small group dolphin and birding tours around the bay. 6 people is the most we can take out at a time. We have a great relationship with our dolphins so most tours get... More
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