What went well? Quite literally EVERYTHING! The pirates, the ship, the interactive FUN! It was the…read moreBEST part of our trip! We had A WHOLE BLAST!!! #EqualShares! Definitely take the pirate ship cruise!!

WE HAD A GREAT TIME!!!!!!…read more We did two tours. The Pirate Ship and the Dolphin watch. First the pirate tour...yes it was a little cheesy! But soooooo much fun. The crew entertained the kids which was the best. The dolphin tour was fun. The Captain gave us some history of the area. Funny thing was we didn't see a lot of dolphin's until we went back. Everyone had fun. The pricing was great. Just a great time!!!

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!

Captain Noe Lopez has been giving dolphin watch tours for the past 30 years and we just keep coming…read moreback! I've literally only taken dolphin tours from him since I was very young. He's obviously a professional captain and knows the area like the back of his hand. He adds humor to the tour and he always finds the dolphins. I've never left this tour without seeing dolphins. Note , you can buy tickets online ahead of time. You have to buy them at least one hour before departure time. Also, there is an outdoor waiting area with shade. You can't wait in the A/C gift shop anymore :/ -R

We had the best time with Dolphin Docks while on vacation in South Padre Island! We loved it so…read moremuch that we went on 4 bay fishing trips & 2 Dolphin Sunset cruises! Captain Noe was so good at getting us on fish! Russel is a very good owner who was great to talk with. Isaac was so fun to hang with & was an amazing deck hand! Billy was a good deckhand as well. We can't wait to come back!

We originally reserved seats on one of the other trips, but cancelled to go on this tour…read moreinstead--this one was recommended by one of the Sea Turtles Inc. guys. Good choice! We saw so many dolphins, and we're so close to them--one pod swam right up to the bow as soon as we left the docks. The captain knew all the birds and gave us a lot of info about the ecosystem and how humans interact with the coastal plains and marine life. We also went by the breakers to see turtles--apparently that's where this captain and others find and rescue any injured or trapped turtles. Why did we cancel the other reservation for this one? This tour respects the animals--no caged or cooler kept animals passed around like show and tell. This tour is eco friendly. As avid scuba divers, it matters to us that businesses don't abuse animals or natural resources for tourist profit. This is a clean operation that supports and defends the wildlife. Totally worth it--and we saw several pods of dolphins--win, win, win!

For the ultimate birding and dolphin experience pick Fins to Feathers! The captain was super…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, and courteous to people and animals alike! He loaned me his zoom lens so I could get some great shots! We did the 2.5 tour and it was the perfect length of time! He was great with kids and is dog friendly!

I have been fishing plenty of times throughout my life but that mostly consisted of trips to the…read moreLake or small pond fishing for Bass, catfish, crappie and similar freshwater fish. I had never experienced Bay fishing before I scheduled that first trip with Captain Clayton Mock; and what an exciting and different experience it is from what I was used to. First off, I was under the assumption that we might have to go out into deeper waters which made me a little nervous because of how choppy the ocean can get but it turns out you stay in between the Island and the mainland where the waters are almost always calm and perfect. There are also plenty of spots where you are fishing in only a few feet of water which allows you to see so many different kinds of marine life. Capt Clayton Mock has been fishing these waters since he was child so he knows all the best spots. Not only that but his equipment is topnotch; everything from the Rods, to the lures, to the Boat; I felt confident with all aspects of the trip. Now for the best part; catching fish. I couldn't believe how different this experience was from the fishing I was used to. It's definitely like nothing I had ever experienced. The Redfish put up a tremendous, yet manageable, fight. Every time you hook one you are in for a treat. And trust me, he put us on plenty of fish which gave us a lot of exciting moments. We also caught Trout which aren't as strong as the Redfish but they have some wicked front teeth and I even caught the crazy looking flounder (which can be tricky to do at times and honestly wouldn't have been possible without the direction and advice of Capt Clayton). I have been fishing with Captain Clayton Mock twice now, once with a friend and once with my dad, and both experiences were very enjoyable and very successful. I absolutely plan to go back because I really want to take my girlfriend. This is definitely a fishing trip that can be enjoyed by anyone. P.S. Heading out from the Marina as the sun rises is icing on the cake. It's so beautiful out there on the water so don't forget to take pictures and most importantly enjoy your day!!!!

Captain Clayton Mock proved to be a hardworking and knowledgeable fishing guide. Clayton's efforts…read moreand determination to help us catch fish helped make this trip a success. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great fishing experience! Jeff W.

Good experience the guys showed us how to use them and then allowed us to do our own thingread more

This company does Parasailing…read moreWave runners Fishing charters Boat rentals Banana boats Dophin watch Sunset tours Watour tours We called, this is the only company that runs all year round. We booked our appt. Cost was $80.00 per person. We were thrilled! We arrived joked around with the guys who would be taking us out. We got into the boat that would take us out to the dock in the middle of the water, this is the only company who does this from a dock not the back of a boat. MUCH SMOTHER. We got all hooked up! My hubby went first, loved it, I was next never having done this IT WAS PERFECT about 500 feet in the air. The guys took great care of us. The owner of this company was the tow boat driver. Never felt unsafe, if I hada child who wished to do this I would use this company. Great service.

I first tried to learn to Kite Board in Hawaii. I took a bunch of lessons from 3 different…read more"instructors" and never put it together and gave up. Years later after 5 lessons I'm up riding with Jeff. He is a great teacher, super patient, taught me stuff the other instructors should have. Everything he does makes it so much faster and easier to learn. My teenager also was up and riding and he never tried before. Don't go anywhere else, also we were here in the winter and the temperature was fine.

This is it. You can stop searching for the best experience because you have found it. Jeff is…read morepatient, easy-going, and knowledgeable. My husband and I went jet skiing with dolphins today. Never have I ever had so much fun. I want to go again tomorrow, but, sadly, I am not rich. Dont forget to tip the man!!

The actual parasailing was really fun and I thought it was worth the money. On September 5th @12pm…read morewhen we were heading back to land after parasailing one of the workers went on a random rant on how Mexico is bad and he doesn't trust Mexicans because we kill their children with drugs. You can have ur own opinion but as a paying customer I don't need to hear that. There was children on the boat everyone was uncomfortable. Will NEVER come back here again he yelled "trump2028" once we got off. KEEP POLITICS OUT OF VACATIONS

Our group of 5 went. They staff was extremely friendly. The quick trip to the boat was fun on the…read morebanana boat. The captain and deck hand was kind and friendly. Overall, highly recommend. Would do it again