Captain Randy was absolutely incredible with the kids that accompanied us to go fishing. He showed…read morethem all the ins & outs of saltwater fishing. We caught enough fish for dinner for our whole crew. The patience he showed while keeping us catching was awesome and won the kids over and gained a repeat customer.

Captain Randy and his wife Amy were so incredible to us! We were out on the water together from…read more6:30-1:00 or so. I'm not a skilled fisherman so they would cast my line for me in the perfect spot. It was my partners birthday, and Amy's as well! She brought him a GIFT! We got soooo many bites, reeled in a red fish that was too small sadly! So many catfish, but we don't judge so we're frying up gaff top tonight! I swear I had a trout on line it went wild and I lost it. They took us to all their spots to try and get us something that met their high standards, and we really appreciated it. But the company, help and knowledge that was shared was more than enough. Thank you guys so much

My son and I went for a three-hour expedition on Captain Tom's 38-ft catamaran and we loved it. A…read morecouple miles out we cut the motor and never needed it again until we docked. We had asked to learn as much about sailing as we could, so we got to work crewing the boat, hoisting sails, tying knots, manning the rudder, and learning what "lower the boom" means. Under supervision, my son and I sailed all the way back, keeping the sails trimmed and the heading aligned with our waypoints. Great fun. It was wonderful to be out in the quiet where the only sounds are the hull slicing through the waves and the sheets in the wind. Saw lots of dolphins, too. The Captain is a character, friendly as all get out, and happy to explain anything that you might be curious about. He's passionate about conservation and the environment, and he knows the history of boating and the bay. He may try talking you into getting a handsome sailor Polynesian tattoo, but but who knows - maybe you might want one.

I'm not sure where to begin. We had such a memorable time. I was hoping to see dolphins and roseate…read morespoonbills and I was not disappointed! Captain Thomas was delightful and did a great job making sure we saw plenty of wildlife. We cruised close to a rookery and a large flock of roseate spoonbills took flight. It was a truly awe inspiring sight. I've seen other reviews complaining about the boat but I didn't book this sailing trip to pussyfoot around in a yacht. We all got to help with boat a little bit and we got fantastic photos. It was a super fun and relaxing excursion.

Wonderful birding trip with comfortable boat and knowledgeable guide. We got amazing pictures and…read morelots of info while being out of the wind when cold. No bathroom but wasn't a problem. Hope to do this again someday.

I sign up any time there's a shared photography tour that fits my availability. Captain Lori is a…read morefantastic guide, working hard to get us as many photo opportunities as possible. Don't hesitate to book a trip!

DON'T DO It! At least with Doug…read more First off the guide should know when to call it ! If the weather to bad don't go out, instead he took $400 cash and laughed all the way to the bank . No fish, hated to give us good bait like we were stupid! All over my wife and constantly& tell me how to fish all freaking day. Just a conceded,idiot that strokes his own meat like he the man all day!!! My boat the best!!"only one of its kind ",my talk show the best!!, I report all in the world of fishing!!, I run this bay!! Get out of my way !! What a terrible $400 shit show.. Trust me move on ! This guy out for himself and riding his poor wife's bank roll from the location shop she owns. Talked bad to the locals & fishing tournament groups who had the right just as we did to fish all day .. it just got old ! And I'm sure he will respond being the social but he is but I wish someone would of warned me.

Fishing with Captain Doug was an absolute joy and I can't wait for our next trip down to Port A…read more Let me start off by first saying I am afraid of the ocean. My imagination is a little too wild for the open sea and the thought of sharks and wild animals bigger than me freaks me out! When we first started going out on the water, I was nervous. Capt. Doug was awesome though, he gently broke us into deeper and choppier water making sure that both or legs and stomachs could handle the constant movements. It didn't take very long before my husband caught his first fish. Less than a minute actually! He dropped his line in the water, and BAAM!! There was a giant Redfish on the hook. Well after that, we were ready for more. Further and deeper we went until we ended up next to two large shrimping boats. That's when the fun really started. Kingfish, sharks, dolphin, sea turtles. It was like they were putting on a show. I have never had very good experiences at the beach, better yet on the water, but Capt. Doug really knew how to entertain and keep the energy up. I would recommended him to anyone, young or old, man or woman, experienced fishermen or newbies like myself. We had a blast.

My husband and I decided to try a thrilling speedboat ride around the bay. We purchased our tickets…read morefrom some very friendly people and waited for them to get more customers. I understood them needing at least four to make it worth their while, because gas is expensive, after all. After waiting a while he decided to go ahead and take us out alone so that we would not have to wait much longer. It was so neat because we ended up getting a private boat ride, but mostly it was just super fun. We were treated to an half hour at high-speed thrill speeding around the bay. Bumping over the waves was such a blast! We went around the Lexington, saw fishing boats, birds, and even several dolphins frolicking out past the breakers. The captain was so friendly and fun, and we had a great time. I feel that they lower the prices for kids they may get more business, but to us the $25 each was worth it. Try them out, you won't be disappointed!

Very exciting ride. The wife and husband own the business and the husband drives the boat. He was…read moreawesome. He blasted 80's rock music after asking if it's ok to do so. It was the best and most fun thing I have done in a long time. They don't gauge you either. It was 30.00 U.S dollars.

Farley Boat Works is small boat works chronicling some of Port Aransas maritime history. This is…read moreone of two locations under the aegis of the Port Aransas Preservation & Historical Association (PAPHA). This location is in the process of expanding into some more modern & spacious new construction on the site. While Farley Boat Works no longer manufacture watercraft themselves, the facility (and their knowledgeable volunteers) are available to individuals who DIY build their own boat. It's worth taking an hour or so, depending on your level of curiosity, to go through the couple of buildings currently open, plus talk to the friendly volunteers, and learn a bit about the Farley company and how it fit into the Port Aransas community in its day.

This is a working museum and it was a joy to visit. Our guide was able to share so much history…read morewith us and his enthusiasm for the work was obvious. I want to come back for the wooden boat festival in the fall.

We went out with Rockport Family Fishing Charters over the Christmas break. The captain was very…read moreupfront when I booked it about wind conditions that time of year. We got lucky and got a perfect day and we caught lots of Red Snapper (several 18-20lbs and several sea trout and catfish. It was the perfect trip for us!

We had a great experience fishing with Captain Dan. We had our two girls, ages 19 and 17, with us…read more They had a great time! One even said after "that was a lot more fun than I thought it would be!" Dan was fast to figure out all of our personalities and catered to each of us perfectly, helping the ones who needed it more and letting the more experienced anglers go for it. He was very easy to talk to and we all had a fun day! His recommendation for a restaurant to cook our catch - Mickey's - was excellent as well.

Mike is the man! Worked with me on times to pick up and drop of a fishing kayak. Rates are very…read morereasonable, kayak was in excellent condition. I will definitely rent from mike again!

I've used many "recreational and sporting" companies in Port A over the years, and this one is…read morepositively the best! First of all, Mike, the owner/ guide, is unbelievably friendly and goes above and beyond to make sure you and your party has a great experience. We've rented paddle boards from him several times. He spends a lot more time than any other company giving instructions and won't stop until everybody is comfortable on their board. The quality of his equipment is great and in terrific condition. We have also taken sunset cruises on his boat and it's always a blast. Finally, if all this weren't enough, best prices in Port A.!