Port of Brownsville Tours
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Historical Port of Brownsville Cruise aboard the Danny B. We depart on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am (approx. 4 hours). We set sail down the Brownsville ship channel, where the boat will go into the largest shrimp basin in the world. We will have samples of Texas Gulf Shrimp to try. The boat sails into the Port of Brownsville, where you will see international ships, oil rigs being serviced, and ex-Naval ships being dismantled. You will get a glimpse of Space X, migratory birds, and possible sightings of Bottlenose dolphins. Everything will be seen by boat. The captain gives a historical narration and information of the area.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
A vital deepwater port in South Texas, strategically located at the U.S.-Mexico border, serving as a major multimodal hub for diverse cargo including steel, wind energy components, and bulk goods.
Brownsville
Brownsville's key hub for the shrimping industry, where fresh catches are landed and processed.
What‘s Included
We do a tasting of our local Texas Gulf Shrimp.
You are allowed to bring a small cooler for drinks and snacks. Alcohol is permitted.
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Port of Brownsville Tours
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip. Dress accordingly
DawnMichelle H,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Plan for the weather. It was very windy and I was happy to have long sleeves to cover up. Our captain was very knowledgeable and offered detailed information
Great trip!
E6650OEbobr,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Fantastic shrimp!
Great experience
Climber08148105444,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Great ride with good info on the sights!
A must do
Mobile28741406095,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great trip, the shimp was a great bonus
Great morning in the water!
michellehA2181AD,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent morning. Lots of information
Great tour!
Extraordinary665229,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Very nice surprise at the turn Everyone was was extremely knowledgeable and professional.
Danny B's
annalZ9290KY,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Danny B Fishing Charter, this is my 2nd time aboard Love this Fishing Charter 🎣 😍.
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