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South Padre Island Tours
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On the Water
1–2 hours
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On the Water
1 hour
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$97
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Half-day Tours
4 hours
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Recommended by 95% of travelers
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$44
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On the Water
4 hours
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$38
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Golf Tours & Tee Times
1 hour
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Recommended by 92% of travelers
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$150
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Sightseeing Cruises
1–2 hours
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$269
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Historical Tours
1–2 hours
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$173
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Rafting
20 minutes
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$33
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Scavenger Hunts
2 hours
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$18
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Scavenger Hunts
2 hours
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Rentals
45 minutes
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Recommended by 92% of travelers
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$108
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Private Sightseeing Tours
1–2 hours
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$269
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Surfing Lessons
1 hour
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$75
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On the Water
3 hours
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Recommended by 94% of travelers
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$70
per adult
Likely To Sell Out
2–3 hours
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$38
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Adventure Tours
1–2 hours
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$79
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Photography Tours
1 hour
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$136
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On the Water
4 hours
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Recommended by 98% of travelers
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$539
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Extreme Sports
6+ hours
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$180
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Golf Tours & Tee Times
4 hours
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$138
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Likely To Sell Out
1 day
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$264
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What travelers are saying
- Ellie RMadison, WI17 contributionsThe dolphins were amazing! He maneuvered the boat so that 3 dolphins swam alongside us for a while, and we saw other dolphins too. Just being out on the open sea was very enjoyable. The host was very personable and also knowledgeable. We appreciated the interesting information about dredging. He made sure to tell us where to sit to see the most. The price was reasonable and we were happy to leave a large tip. It was also a thrill to see SpaceX.Written January 6, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jon H7 contributionsFantastic. We had our kids, 11 and 12 yr old girls with us, and they couldn't stop talking about it afterwards. When I asked them which was better, seeing the dolphins up close or seeing and holding what was in the dragnet they couldn't decide. They were thrilled by both, as was I. Great experience for the money!!! So glad we chose to do this.Written January 11, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mario F5 contributionsAmazing tour guide and wonderfull experience they walk you through all the steps and very easy to do had a lot of fun and great musicWritten December 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Getaway186883255251 contributionFantastic tour! The Captain, Anthony & Angie provided excellent service! They provided drinks and snacks. Very informative. Would definitely recommend this tour!Written January 18, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stacey M3 contributionsThe trip was great! Fishing was slow as the tide brought current. Family of 5 enjoyed our day. Staff tried to find the fish at three different spots. We caught 2/5 keepers of the day.Written January 3, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jason PRichfield, MN5 contributionsGreat teacher. We had a ton of fun and learned a lot. Three kids 16, 14, and 6 all had a great time. My wife and I enjoyed it more than the kids!Written January 7, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cathy BSan Antonio, TX1 contributionWe had an absolute wonderful time. We saw lots of dolphins and turtles. Our guide was awesome. Learned a lot about SPI and what’s in the waters. Can’t wait to try our next adventure with this organization maybe parasailing 🙂Written August 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sam RMadison, WI6 contributionsDevon was lovely and considerate. The place had a cardboard cut-out of Trump. Cool if you’re into that, a warning if you’re not.Written December 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NellieTexas23 contributionsOhhhh my goodness, we thought it was a boat ride around the ocean but boy this was such a blast. I’m sorry, I forgot his name but he did such a great job! Butttt we didn’t fall off the banana boat 🤣. I wish there was a recoding of his reactions, I did nothing but laugh the whole ride. I loved every moment. He also had a blast! We would definitely be back with the family.Written August 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Christina D1 contributionThis was so much fun. We visited places we would not have visited and definitely would t have known about. If you are new to SPI, like me, this is something g you should try to see things that you wouldn’t normally. Must Try.Written November 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Matt H5 contributionsThank you! We enjoyed walking along the beach and going to parts of the island we wouldn’t have otherwise visited! It was cool to see different residences and how locals handle forces of nature here. We learned about the sea turtle population and we learned that the groom is bad at keeping track of his accessories 😆 We especially liked that we were encouraged to take group photos to make memories together!Written January 19, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- simonjohnlouisSouth Houston, TX1 contributionI had a lot of fun ,He let us drive freely & stayed out the way,It was a great experience for my first time jet skiing my guide was very cool and the excursion was well worth itWritten July 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Theresa M2 contributionsLoved this private charter! Our captain was fantastic. The boat was perfect and impeccably clean. We chartered it to watch a SpaceX Starship launch. Amazing! I’ll definitely do this again!!Written November 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jordan R5 contributionsI can’t for the life of me remember the instructors name, but he was very knowledgeable, gentle and kind with kids. He told us when to wait on a good wave, what to watch out for when getting started, and also got some photos and videos of us during the lesson. Cannot thank him enough for the lesson and making it fun for everyone.Written October 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Trisha T1 contributionThe whole trip was amazing. We found some shells, saw a whole lot of catfish & a puffer fish. The burgers were cooked to perfection! All the people were nice and hats off to the captain and his wife, they went above and beyond!Written September 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
