South Padre Island: Family-Friendly Banana Boat Ride

Enjoyable Banana Boat Rides for all! Secure and simple to maneuver on a glorious sunlight-filled day at South Padre Island.

Duration: 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • SPI Excursions - Banana Boat Fun for the whole family! It is the ultimate way to cool off after enjoying some time in the sun on South Padre Island. Our banana boat can accommodate up to six riders.
What's Included
  • USCG-approved life jackets provided
Additional Information
  • AGE: Must be 7 yrs of age to participate
  • WEIGHT LIMIT : 250 LBS
  • Participants should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this ride is appropriate. We recommend against joining this activity if you have cardiac conditions, respiratory conditions, previous back or neck injuries or any other medical condition. Pregnant women are not allowed to join this activity. ​
Location
SPI Excursions
Palm Street
Check in 15 minutes your before departure. Check in location next to Lobo Del Mar Cafe. Look for sign SPI EXCURSIONS. That is where our activity desk will be located
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Danejahl2024
Apr 22, 2025
DO IT !! - We had a great experience!! Would recommend to any family coming to South padre DO IT!!! This was our first time coming and we enjoyed every last bit of the ride.
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Makayla_s
Apr 13, 2025
Would do it again! - Devin/kevin I don't remember his name but he made the experience 10/10 and he was a fun and great and super respectful and informative.
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Matthew_g
Apr 5, 2025
This was so fun and will... - This was so fun and will definitely book again when we come back to visit. The waves were choppy so it made the ride more fun.
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Derek_w
Mar 24, 2025
My husband and I brought... - My wife and I brought our four teenagers. One kept asking to go faster, the other slower. It was so fun, like a roller coaster. If you go slower, you won't fall off and it would still be super fun. You get to choose your own adventure.
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Laquada_b
Mar 24, 2025
Fun and exhilarating... - Fun and exhilarating definitely worth it and I will definitely do it again..had a blast thanks so much
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Karlajk
Mar 19, 2025
Thumbs Up for Banana Boat - Had a blast! The two teens rated it best of the trip for activities. Boat driver was great even with all the mixed messages we were giving him about slowing down or going faster. Was more than accomadating when one of our party needed to ride in the boat. Check in and all directions were smooth. Definitely recommend.
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Ava_v
Mar 18, 2025
So fun! Scary but good 😌 - I went with my siblings ages 15-20 and we had a blast! We are a little sore but it was completely worth it.
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Windi_n
Mar 12, 2025
Magnificent - Everything was amazing .children enjoy their self. Music nice. Staff friendly. Safe environment. Place to put items
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Travel48130858742
Aug 19, 2024
Banana Boat 🤟🏽🤟🏽 - Ohhhh my goodness, we thought it was a boat ride around the ocean but boy this was such a blast. I’m sorry, I forgot his name but he did such a great job! Butttt we didn’t fall off the banana boat 🤣. I wish there was a recoding of his reactions, I did nothing but laugh the whole ride. I loved every moment. He also had a blast! We would definitely be back with the family.
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Sari_w
Oct 23, 2024
HORRIBLE Honeymoon Experience!!! - Was late for check-in due to vendor amending the original time it was scheduled (and placed into my phone). Vendor refused to reschedule or issue a refund. We really didn't want the refund - just the experience, as this was a wedding gift for us for our honeymoon. It was a huge disappointment not only to us, but to our family members who paid for this for us. A waste of their money and sweet intentions for a selfish company. Definitely not a good experience for our honeymoon. Do not recommend. They just might change your time and hold you accountable for not showing up on time after it's changed. Spend your money somewhere more customer-centric.
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From $33
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).