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    4.5 (74 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Tony M.

    Had a great time on the cruise. Only 2 hours and the shows were very interactive. I don't know if I would go again but it was a good one dy adventure, very much enjoyed the ship and shop. We will be posting a video on our YouTube channel Coolest Life.

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    Ellie F.

    We saw this while looking for things to do while vacationing on South Padre Island. Seemed a little pricey but we have a 10 year old son with an amazing imagination so we were game! Do NOT question the price, it is worth EVERY penny!!! They do so many different things to keep the kids entertained & very engaged. I am pretty sure when we come back we will go again. Staff never went out of character. They had the kids wear name tags so they were called by name. You can tell this is not their first rodeo. Just make sure if you are wanting to do it to figure out what time (they run 3 times a day) & day & book it. We almost didn't get to go because they day & time we wanted was sold out.

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    Laurie P.

    What's a pirate's favorite letter? You think it is R (arrrrr) but actually, they prefer the C... That. Silly, giggly, groan-worthy, happy laughs. If you're up for a few hours of turning your brain off and your sense of humor on, then this is the place for you! My 11 year old was a little stand-offish at first thinking it would be too baby-ish for her. Well, 5 minutes in to it and there was that beautiful smile that overtook her entire face - and subsequently ours. It was ok for her to be a kid, to laugh, to wear a painted on mustache and beard, to sword fight (nerf) and scalliwag (sp?) and be in the moment. Thank heaven for little girls - and for cheesy pirates who bring them back to grateful mommies and daddies who would take this cruise again! again! again!

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    Nate C.

    Aaaarrrrr!!!! Ahoy Matey! What a great tour to take with the kids if you're in the South Padre area! The Captain and crew absolutely love their job. I didn't see a single kid that didnt have a great time! Oh, and there is a full bar on board. We had a 10 and 12 year old that had a blast. We even planned for this trip weeks in advance as you can see the pirate hat with dreadlocks - anything to embarrass my kid! For all you land lovers - the ship is super stable and plenty of room to see the high seas from every angle. I don't think we could have picked a better place to watch the Islands 2021 fireworks show! I hope all you future pirates enjoy your tour as much as we did! AMAAAAARRRRICA!

    We had a great time! We are adults with no kids and this seemed like a good time that did not disappoint. Our pirates were excellent and played up a crowd that was kind of afternoon tired at the moment. They hyped everyone up, took pictures with the kids and adults, and made the experience feel personal giving everyone nicknames and pulling guests into the entertainment. We loved it so much my husband ran to the ATM at the bait shop because we felt the tip money we had on hand was insufficient!

    Holly S.

    I sailed with the scurviest rapscallions of the 7 seas! What talented actors on this day cruise! I am convinced to be a paid pirate entertainer aboard the Black Dragon must be the dream, and I'm ready to quit my day job. I can not say enough about this experience. From the moment we stepped foot on this pier, it was as if we had fell into our own Jack Sparrow adventure. We started out in the gift shop where we got decked out in pirate gear and found our weapons of choice. Then off to watch the talented acrobatic fire show (make sure to arrive early...you don't wanna miss this). Then we set sail, and the magic began. There is no way you could not enjoy this adventure that included sword fights, water gun fights, cannon blasts, fireworks, great food and drinks and booty...yes there is a treasure chest. This adventure is family friendly...so bring your Lil rapscallions if you like. The more the merrier! It will always be a pirate's life for me!

    Ruthie P.

    If you have kids, best pirate ship in town. I love how the staff/pirates are interactive with kids. It's a family friendly tour n kids will love it. Even for adults, they make it enjoyable from the moment you get in the ship until you leave. Even thou I didn't get to see the dolphin, it is totally worth it. Thumps up to the entertaining staff, they do a good job. Glad we went when it was not crowded and had A blast. For the price, check it out.

    Scott S.

    Great fun for my whole crew! These pirates are very personable. Will definitely do this again. Fun for al ages .

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    Paul K.

    We took this cruise as a last minute adventure well worth it. We were an all adult group for a day cruise and we had a blast. The staff is amazing and the drinks were strong.

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    This was a great experience. We saw a lot of dolphins and the eco lesson was great for the kids. Highly recommended.

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    Our family had an amazing time on the Pirate Themed ship! the crew was very interactive and fun for all ages! We will definitely go again!

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    This cruise is amazing amazing. So much fun. Crew is smart funny and just hilarious. We had the best time. Highly recommended!!

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    The kids had a fun time. The Captain Crusher drink was enjoyable on the open seas, thanks to the pirate for fixing it up.

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    That was awesome! Very fun for kids and parents too! Best attraction on the island!!! They do an excellent job!

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    Isla Tours

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    Loved the sunset dolphin watch tour of the bay. You can bring your own beverages and enjoy a great…read morelittle cruise for a very reasonable price.

    We needed to see dolphins and that's exactly what we got (and more). Captain Murphy's Isla Tours is…read morea great activity for fun lovers to do in SPI. It's pretty cheap and you get an hour and a half out on the bay searching for dolphins and taking in the views. Parking is pretty accessible and you ride on Murphy's Law out to the bay. The boat is a bit older but clean and cared for. The captain narrates portions of the cruise to stay interactive but the workers make all the difference. They are extremely friendly and do a great job during the portion where they show off the wildlife they caught earlier that day. One of the biggest pros for us is that they were dog friendly, we couldn't believe it (our dog couldn't either but had a great time). We saw a few pods of dolphins, some in twos, others in fours. They don't stay above the water for long so we recommend being very ready to snap photos as soon as they break the surface. The workers will also go around asking if you would like them to take your photo which is a nice plus as well. Altogether, the experience was very fun. The only slight downside is that the heat really can get to you but prepare accordingly and you should be all set. You can also byob so that's pretty important to note. Definitely a tour we'd recommend checking out if you're in SPI.

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    Breakaway Cruises

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    Our experience with Breakaway Cruises was terrible and completely unprofessional…read more We arrived at 2:00 PM to schedule and pay for a 4:00 PM jet ski reservation for three jet skis for our group of six. We spent about 20 minutes completing paperwork and talking with Coral, who told us to be back by 3:45 PM. We left to change and returned at 3:35 PM, ready for our ride. Instead, Coral told us the 3:00 PM group had "just arrived late" and we'd now have to wait until 5:00 PM. That's completely unacceptable. Even if her story was true and they really were the 3:00 PM group, they were late. Breakaway Cruises should have canceled or delayed them--not us, who showed up on time and followed every instruction. On top of that, I overheard Coral speaking with the other group, and it didn't sound like they were late at all. It felt more like Breakaway Cruises was overbooking to make extra money and shifting people around to cover it up. I even heard Coral asking another group whether they had evening plans--more evidence of double-booking (her knowing they would make them wait past their scheduled time). We asked Coral to let us go as scheduled or cancel the other party. She claimed to agree with us but did nothing. She refused to let us speak with a manager. Instead, she offered us "inventory" jet skis that had been sitting in storage. Why should we get older, potentially less safe equipment when we did everything right? The other group should have been inconvenienced, not us (that is if they were really "late"). We ultimately left without riding because we didn't feel safe using equipment that might not have been recently serviced. Breakaway Cruises clearly doesn't care about customers' time, safety, or money. They're unethical, careless, and willing to lie or overbook to boost profits. I would absolutely not recommend them.

    Customer service here was honestly terrible. The lady working the front kept jumping between…read morecustomers without actually finishing with anyone. It was super disorganized and frustrating. She gave me a form to fill out but it had someone else's full information on it, including their ID. That's a huge privacy issue. I asked when I first got there what the requirements were for riding a jet ski and she told me there were no hidden fees. After waiting around 40 minutes and filling out everything, she suddenly tells us we need a boating permit that costs another 10 to 15 dollars. That should have been mentioned from the start. Overall a really unprofessional experience. I wouldn't come back or recommend this place to anyone.

    Black Dragon Cruises - boatcharters - Updated May 2026

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