Port Brownsville Half-Day Boat Tour: Dolphin-Spotting and Shrimping Industry Insights

Embark on a thrilling half-day boat tour from Port Brownsville and spot dolphins while learning about the shrimping industry. Discover the history of the area, witness decommissioned vessels being dismantled, and see the bustling Port where international shipping takes place.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • South Padre Island - LAGUNA MADRE BAY is located between the South Texas coast and Padre Island from Corpus Christi south to South Padre Island, TX. One of the Earth’s 6 hypersaline lagoons, where the salinity is above sea water. It has one of the most unspoiled and protected Eco systems in Texas and the U.S.
What's Included
  • Bring your own cooler with drinks and snacks
  • Enjoy coffee, donuts, and a small shrimp cocktail
Additional Information

Embark on a guided 4-hour excursion via boat at the Brownsville Harbor, commencing from South Padre Island and voyage across the Laguna Madre Bay, leading down the Brownsville Shipping Channel. En route, you’ll have the opportunity to observe native marine life, such as the Atlantic bottle-nose dolphins, and various migratory birds. Discover the…

Location
33256 State Park Rd 100
State Park Road 100
We are located approximately 3/4 mile south of the Queen Isabella Causeway in the Sea Ranch Marina. Turn right into the Sea Ranch Marina and yield right of the Sea Ranch Restaurant. We are behind the restaurant. Look for the Texas Flags. Your boat is the Murphy's Law
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Shelly_h
Mar 4, 2025
We had a wonderful, very helpful and informative crew. The captain was fantastic. - Be prepared for the weather to change. If it’s warm when you leave, it might be chilly when you come back. Also, if the wind blows, be prepared to get wet.
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Cindy_c
Mar 3, 2025
The pilot and other... - The pilot and other employees were very friendly and great information about the area. The shrimp was delicious
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Laurie_d
Mar 2, 2025
Very informative and... - Very informative and seeing dolphins was a bonus! The captain knew his subject well and the crew was great! We would do the tour again.
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Debf910
Feb 28, 2025
Port of Brownsville - My husband and I went on the Port of Brownsville tour. It was a nice sunny day, minimal wind so we did not get wet. We got a seat along the right side of the boat on the bottom deck . We had great view. Captain Patrick was knowledgeable and quite entertaining. Crew members Angela and Anthony took good care of us . There were pastries, coffee and fresh shrimp to enjoy. We had a great time.
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Rachel
Feb 28, 2025
**** Looking for something to do? DO THIS!! - This was our third trip with Captain Murphy tours this month. We think these tours are very well narrated. They are informative and entertaining. The deck hands, Anthony and Angie are exceptional, and seek you out to make sure everything is just right. Captain Patrick was very knowledgeable of the journey and knew all the ships, their sizes, and what they were for. He also gave us much history about the island and the ships. Pastries and shrimp were a nice touch too. Highly recommend these tours!! We will be back next year.
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O555rhtimc
Feb 27, 2025
Harbor cruise - It was absolutely amazing The ships in the yard were awesome So many dolphins right next to the boat you could almost touch them Our crew made the trip, explained all about the harbor and ships in it along with a great history of the channel Fresh coffee and cookies with pastries and a shrimp cocktail as well I would recommend this to all
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Pat_j
Feb 26, 2025
Nice tour! - Anthony, Harley and the other guy did a great job. Just because this old lady can't remember a name is not a reason to not give him a little extra in his check too. It was a fun experience
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Alan_g
Feb 26, 2025
The workers were very... - The workers were very accommodating and friendly, the food was good and the pilot narated the entire trip in a manner that made it very informative. Well worth the money!!!
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Loricx2342wn
Feb 26, 2025
Beyond Awesome Tour - What a fun and informative trip! Patrick, Angie and Anthony were an efficient and energy filled crew. Patrick was an excellent historical narrator. Angie was good at making the rounds and watched out for safety. Anthony was up and down those steps and was ever watchful. He even fished out a woman’s hat!!! For the naturists we saw 4 sets of dolphins, egrets, Ospreys, Great Blue Herons, Roseate Spoonbills and many more!!! The pastries and shrimp cocktail were staged so that we weren’t ever hungry! Well worth the money and beyond!!!
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Dolores_d
Mar 2, 2025
This is a great way to... - This is a great way to see the Brownsville shipping channel to observe dismantling of massive ships, learn of local sea history, visit the shrimping cove to learn a little about their business and to watch and interact with the many dolphin who accompany us on our 4-hour tour. A fun away to spend an afternoon on SPI! 😊
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