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The Original
Dolphin Watch
Daily dolphin watch trips aboard the double decker boat the Double Sunshine. South Padre Island’s number one dolphin watch tour company.
Dolphin watch cruise
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Dolphin Watch Eco Tour: Start your day with a fun-filled adventure on the bay.
Dolphin Watch Eco Tour: This 2 hour eco tour is fun and informative.
Sunset Cruise: Enjoy a beautiful South Padre Island sunset cruise and dolphin watch.
$16 / $13 (ages 2-12)tours
One of the most unique activities on South Padre Island is the dolphin watching tour. South Texas is a year-round home to several large pods of dolphin and The Original Dolphin Watch is your ticket to viewing them in all their natural splendor. One of the most memorable activities you will take part in while visiting South Padre is a cruise with us. Share the thrill of meeting bottle-nose and spinner dolphins in the wild and experience the unique bond and kinship they inspire in mankind.Trips leave daily from the Sea Ranch Marina. Enjoy sunshine and salt air along with refreshments and an educational presentation aboard the 60′ cruise boat Double Sunshine.
Seasonal Tour
Port of Brownsville Tour
A favorite among our winter visitors! Come see the spectacular Port of Brownsville via boat tour. Fully narrated with lots of extras to keep you entertained. Runs every Monday and Wednesday through March 4, 2020.
Times:
Mondays - 9am to 1pm and Wednesdays - 1pm to 5pm
#1 Rated Dolphin Watch on South Padre island
The Original Dolphin Watch
“Saw an amazing amount of dolphins. More than we expected! Captain and crew were fantastic educators. Will recommend for sure!”
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“Great experience. Very enjoyable. We even got to learn more things about the island. Staff was friendly and answered all our questions, they even took pictures for us!”
via Tripadvisor
“Our family loved the eco-tour dolphin watch! It was a great experience for all of us from grandparents to grandchildren!”
Google Local Guide
“Exciting boat ride with a good amount of people. Friendly staff and many dolphins, pelicans, fish, and seagulls were in the area. We had a great time and it’s definitely worth your time to sea the ocean and animals.”
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Where to Find Us
Located at the sea Ranch marina
under the big blue flag
- Snacks and drinks
- Clean Restrooms
- Friendly crew
- USCG inspected vessels
Mon-Sat: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
33256 State Park Rd 100
South Padre Island, TX 78597