1 hr 30 min · aboard Island Runner
Dolphin Watch Cruise
Wild bottlenose dolphins in the Laguna Madre
Ninety minutes on the bay looking for the resident dolphins that work the Brownsville Ship Channel. The captain narrates, the crew hands out cold water, and the upper deck is shaded. We see dolphins on most trips — never all of them, which is what makes it wild.
What you'll see
- Wild bottlenose dolphins
- Shaded upper deck
- Narrated by the captain
- Good for small children
Where we meet
Pier 19, 1 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 · Open the map
What to bring
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A light jacket — it is cooler on the water
- A camera with a strap
The boat
Island Runner · Catamaran · 46 ft · carries 42
Shaded upper deck, restroom aboard, and she is steady enough that nobody spends the trip holding the rail.
If the weather turns
If the captain calls the trip off for weather, every cent comes back — fare, extras and taxes — and we email you as soon as the call is made. You never have to ask.
Changes and cancellations
- At least 5 days before departure, 100% comes back.
- At least 1 day before departure, 50% comes back.
- A no-show is not refunded.
Everyone aboard signs a short release before the trip — the links are emailed with your confirmation, and anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign as well.