Private Tour
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Take a private trip around the beautiful waters of Port Aransas with captain Chad. You will cruise in style in a spacious 36 ft. catamaran with a 12 ft. beam allowing plenty of room for up to 6 guests.. Before the sun goes down you will spend time at the jetties and ship channel checking out the dolphins while learning about the rich history from of the area from your captain. When the sun sinks lower we will make our war to the Lydian Ann channel to watch a beautiful sun set behind the Lydia Ann lighthouse. Trip duration is a little over an hour , Food and drinks Welcome!! Pet friendly
(Trip departure times change slightly through out the year with changing sunset times)
WE ARE LIMITED TO 6 PASSENGERS BY COAST GUARD LAW, BABIES AND CHILDREN INCLUDED.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Use of 36 ft twin engine catamaran vessel for enjoying views in local Port Aransas Water
Port Aransas Fishermans Wharf
This will be our meeting and drop off location
Lydia Ann Lighthouse
We will go over some of the rich history about the Lydia Ann light house and surrounding attractions. Then take a few pictures and head to the next location.
97 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Christopher D,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great tour. Great captain. Saw several dolphins throughout the bay. We also got pictures near the lighthouse at sunset. Highly recommended!
JOE F,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great relaxing tour. Nelson was very knowledgeable of the area! We didn’t see lots of dolphins but the experience was awesome!
fbrunaugh,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Saw lots of dolphins and a beautiful sunset. Lots of interesting facts and commentary about Port Aransas. Very personable and comfortable atmosphere and getting to bring your own snacks and drinks was a definite plus!
A8929BHalexist,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Chad was fantastic; he knew exactly where to go to see dolphins. No guessing where to hopefully see them. He had great information and history, too. We had a relaxing, great time!
Alex E,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
Completely recommend this. Captain Chad was great with our kids. We were lucky to get to see dolphins! This worked out great for our 5 y/o and 2 y/o to get on the water and cruise and see dolphins.
Uriel M,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
Chad is an awesome person. Very informative, intelligent and easy going! Saw tons of dolphins, learned about their environment and how they move about the area. As a bonus, we also learned more about the Port Aransas area and surrounding islands! Cannot wait to go back!
Michelle C,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
Chad was great! Very informative and personable. He made the trip even more fun. We saw so many dolphins!
Joana A,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We visited the beach in Port Aransas on a Saturday. A lot of people were on the beach we did not feel crowded. The beach was clean, the water was free of seaweed and it was pleasant to be in the water. Most people, including us, took our own canopy, small table, chairs, and cooler. Several people flew kites. We did see one man-o-war. Seagulls and pelicans flew over. I recommend a visit to this beach. Be prepared for quite a wait to board the ferry to get to Port Aransas.





Kiley S,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
My friends and I were celebrating a bride to be this weekend and the boat was our highlight of the weekend. The dolphins get so close to the boat you could almost touch them. The captain let us jam out to our music and was very friendly and chill. Definitely book the tour you will not regret it !!!!



Amanda J,
Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
Chad was awesome and the experience was wonderful! We’ve done the larger group dolphin watching tours in Padre but this was much better and more personal. Highly recommend!


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