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.

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.

Went for the Sunset Dinner cruise with Ka Motion - start to finish this was a 10/10 experience…read more Gorgeous views, relaxing with plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy the view. The food was absolutely delicious and nice that we could BYOB. The staff was so kind and inviting - looking forward to coming back!

My family and I had booked an excursion that was happening around 10 AM days in advance, but was…read morenotified roughly an hour before the trip that it was canceled. While we knew that this was a possibility, all past sailing charters we have used would have notified us the night prior that our trip was canceled. The terrible lack of notice left us scrambling to find alternatives of which there are numerous options. If you are looking for a cheaper guaranteed charter trip that won't cancel at the very last minute, then it might be worth exploring other options. We will not be back.

Amazing crew on the ThunderBird! Captain Roy and Harley were absolutely attentive and helped every…read moreone as quickly as they could. Great fist time for my kids! Truly enjoyed and will be back! And highly recommend!

It's great going on this shop. I am learning a lot: I tried to get a few pictures of dolphin. The…read moredeckhand gave us a show.

Captain Dalton made our boating trip a blast! He is a local of spi so he was very knowledgeable…read moreabout everything and we had a fun time shelling! We found incredible shells and saw dolphins on our way out during a beautiful sunset. We will book him again to watch the Space X launch that's in perfect view from the water.

From the owner: We are a Private Boat Tour business located on South Padre Island, TX. For up to six people, we…read moreoffer dolphin watches, shelling excursions, sunset cruises and much more!

Brought my wife's nephew and his wife down from North Dakota to fish in the bay this past week…read more Clayton was an amazing guide! Real down to earth, very patient and knowledgeable. Unfortunately all of the guides were having a rough day but Clayton was able to help us get four keepers in the box. Three trout and one black tip. Great sense of humor! We had a great time and plan on hiring him again in the future.

What a great time...we caught lots of fish with a knowledgeable guide who was patient with my 9yr…read moreold first time fishing daughter. If you are in south padre and looking for a productive, fun and relaxed trip - this is it.

We had a BLAST with SPI Excursions! We did the Dolphin Cruise and learned a lot. It was amazing…read moreseeing them play in their natural habitat. SPI Excursions is a family ran business with experienced captains. We felt completely safe and can't wait to go back. We had so much fun parasailing.

We had such an amazing time on our private dolphin tour! Captain Brady was fantastic ~ so…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, and even had great restaurant recommendations. We especially loved how dog-friendly the experience was; our pup had the best time too! We were able to get incredibly close to the dolphins during their feeding time. We also stopped at a small beach to explore, run around, and collect seashells. The boat was super comfortable, bottled water was provided, and the whole experience felt seamless. Highly recommend this excursion!

They were responsive to booking a trip. Friendly and helpful. Put deposit down on venemo. The…read morepontoon boat comfortably held 6 people. Took a few of us tubing before watching the sunset. Will book again

We took our kiddo down to SPI for a late summer getaway. Tritoon was just what we needed! We were…read moreable to pick a few different activities and had the boat and captain all to ourselves. Great experience! Definitely book with them. You won't be disappointed!

If you're looking for something to do on the island you can't miss this one it's a great boat…read morecruise with good food and good views you won't regret it

From the owner: Whether you're a Port Isabel local or just visiting the coast, Time for Sailing charters offers the…read moreexperience of a lifetime for all ages. With decades of experience at the helm, Captain John Pinkerman is ready to navigate the beautiful gulf coast while you and your crew kick back, take in the views, and soak up the rays. It's the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, cap off a relaxing getaway, or even learn a little about sailing. Hop aboard for a true adventure at sea!

We did a family vacation to South Padre Island in July 2032 and after calling a number of tours…read morethat were booked that day we were able to get a charter with Captain Red Beards. Captain Brandon was easy to communicate with via text and his pricing was very reasonable for two families (6 guests total). While we had a great time and Captain Brandon was highly informative and made sure our two 5 year olds had a blast, i was VERY disappointed in the boat that we had. On the website the photos show a newer boat with "leather" seats and fancy blue lighting. When we got there there were old lawn chairs/patio furniture for seating. This was definitely not my type of accommodations but we had already promised the kids so I tried to keep an open mind. I'm so glad I did because it really was the highlight of the trip as we got to see a few different dolphins and Brandon was kind enough to provide us with restaurant recommendations (which ended up being awesome) and he let the kids drive the boat. Outside of the old boat with the bootlegged seating, I would recommend Captain Red Beards. (Suggestion: update your website photos so people know what they are getting and they can make a fully informed decision prior to booking).

Fantastic dolphin ride! Saw dolphin, sea turtles, and a stingray. My kids had a blast and even went…read moreswimming in the bay. Captain Red beard was a great host!