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    Dolphins in the wake
    Courtney I.

    Absolutely incredible experience! We went on the sunset dolphin boat tour with Captain Patrick and Eric, and it was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip to South Padre Island! Captain Patrick did an amazing job--his skill and knowledge of the area made the ride both exciting and informative. You can really tell he loves what he does. Eric was equally fantastic--so friendly and helpful, making sure everyone was comfortable and even snapping great family photos for everyone along the way! We saw tons of dolphins playing and splashing right near the boat--it was absolutely magical watching them in the golden sunset light. If you're visiting South Padre Island, don't miss this tour! It's the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable views.

    Starfish

    Erik and Patrick were soooo awesome!! We held a butterfly ray and a starfish too! Dolphins all the way back into the bay! So much fun!

    Sunset bay cruise
    Suzie K.

    What a fun cruise! Patric and Brandon were so much fun! Highly recommend the sunset cruise.

    Friendly and accommodating staff. Thanks Anthony and Oz! Knowledgeable captain. Thanks Patrick! Took the Brownsville Channel Tour and learned a ton about the ship scrap yards, shrimp boat industry and dredging. We also saw lots of dolphins chasing the boat which was extra special!

    Rachel B.

    Absolutely wonderful eco trip.. super easy to book, clean boat, excellent staff... dolphins, history, views... special thanks to Angie, Chris, and Patrick for a great adventure. No need to look anywhere else when you are on the island..

    Sunset tour
    Eva K.

    Super fun! Great way to see the area around south padre. Lots of dolphin and good views! Angie was great and made sure everyone had fun!

    Dolphins
    Mariann L.

    We were able to see so many dolphins. Captain kept us laughing. Angie was a fantastic. host and gave an educational class on the eco system Erik helped out and showed us so many different types of wildlife.

    Holding a sting ray

    Edward, Oz, and Eric were great guides and super knowledgeable. The captain was super funny. We loved holding all the different see creatures! I highly recommend you book this trip!

    Sunset view

    We took the sunset /dolphin view tour. Great service. Beautiful sunset! Fun time :) Well worth it!

    Cow fish (eco presentation)
    Alexis M.

    Essan and Corey were the two men of the hour. They had so much knowledge and we're very educated. The boat ride was smooth and nothing crazy. You could take anything that wasn't glass onboard. Seats on outside were very narrow so if you got more meat on the backside it could be uncomfortable. Bring cash tip for the boys!!

    Dolphins as promised!
    Blade S.

    Wife and I booked the 90-minute dolphin tour for 7pm so we could see the sunset as well. Saw plenty of dolphins as promised! Crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. Brought my own cooler with canned drinks (no glass) which was a great option. Bathrooms on board if needed. Very cost effective compared to similar SPI tours. 4 out of 5 stars related to loud "Bro-Country" music played the entire tour and way too many folks allowed on the boat at once. Seating was limited and some had to stand. Would suggest lowering the headcount by about 10 to give customers easier movement around the ship and better seating options. All in all - definitely worth the money and a good option for all ages if you want to enjoy a boat ride and see dolphins!

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    Thank you, Ann! We are super happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour.

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    Thank you! We are very pleased to hear that you had such a great time.

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    We LOVE our Angie! She's the BEST! Thank you for your review.

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    Thank you! We are super excited to hear that you enjoyed your tour!!!

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    What a great time, Angie, Patrick and Chris were a great crew. Angie provided a lot of information.

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    2 years ago

    Went on Friday evening. Best dolphin watch I've ever been on. The captain went out of his way to make sure we all enjoyed the experience.

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    Captain Patrick did an amazing job--his skill and knowledge of the area made the ride both exciting and informative.

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    Breakaway Cruises

    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.

    Chillin’ The Most Charters - Nice snook

    Chillin’ The Most Charters

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    When we spoke with the owner " Captain Chris", on the phone, it made us feel confident that he was…read moregoing to show us a good time for the $750 we agreed on. We were just disappointed. His character was a C average to sayvtge least. He brought baby trout poles to bottom fish with my older sons and husband . He made them catch their own bait, truly tachy. He didn't pith the caught fish, he let them flop around in the cooler. To top it all off, he didn't want slime or blood on his boat when a fish was caught. What??? Finally, the captain cleans our fish at the end so we can take it to a restaurant and eat it.vHe left huge tooth pick sized bones in the fish. Wasnt safe to feed the grandkids. Tachy. I will say his hired help , Captain Derick was stellar! Take the trophy if Derrick is driving. Period.

    This boat charter company is by far the BEST on SPI! We booked a charter with Captain Chris and…read morelet me tell you, he was top notch all the way. He spends a lot of money on his fleet of boats. They are clean, cool, shaded and you can be in the sun if you want to. We've been on so many boat charters on the island and this is the only one we book with now. Your requests are his specialty. He took us to some really awesome places that only the locals know about plus when we were in the water, he waited on us hand and foot. If you want a fun day or sunset on the water, Chillin' The Most Charters is for you (and me ). Trust me folks, I call them as I see them and you won't be disappointed! If you want to grill, he will bring the grill. Ice? On the boat. He even has a restroom on board. Now I will say this, if you want to go with a big group of strangers, this isn't your place but if you want something you've never seen, this is it. I hope you give yourself a gift of a beautiful day on the water with these guys!

    Isla Tours - boating - Updated May 2026

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