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Port Brownsville Half-Day Boat Tour

33256 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Duration

4 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

Learn about everything from the South Texas shrimping industry to the history of Brownsville with this 4-hour cruise. You'll also get a glimpse of Starbase, a rocket factory and launch facility created by Elon Musk's SpaceX. If you’re lucky, you may even spot Atlantic bottle-nose dolphins or migratory birds right from the deck. As an added bonus, coffee, donuts, and shrimp cocktail will be served, free of charge.

  • Learn about local history and the shrimping industry with onboard narration
  • Guarantee your spot on this half-day tour by pre-booking your ticket
  • A captain and crew will be on hand to answer your questions
  • Enjoy a free selection of coffee, donuts, and shrimp cocktail

What To Expect

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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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Brownsville



BROWNSVILLE/PORT ISABEL SHRIMP BASIN is one of the largest fleets of Shrimp Boats in Texas. This location was established in 1953.
KEPPEL AMFELS was established in 1990. They are in the business of construction, refurbishment, conversion and life extension and repair of a complete range of mobile drilling rigs and platforms.
PORT OF BROWNSVILLE is the only deep-water port located on the U.S.-Mexico Border, with approximately 40,000 acres of land, 17 miles of waterfront, access and direct route to international bridge crossings and rail connections.

• Admission Ticket Free

Starbase Production Site



SPACEX Launch Facility (Starbase) is Elon Musk’s private test launch and rocket production site. This location was chosen primarily for its proximity to the equator where Earth’s higher rotational speed means rockets need less propellant to reach orbit.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Upon arrival please request wheelchair assistance. Crew will be glad to assist in boarding the boat.
  • You are welcome to bring a cooler with your own food and drinks. Please no glass containers.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Coffee, donuts & small shrimp cocktail during the tour
  • You may bring your own cooler with any drinks or snacks you may like

Durations

4 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

33256 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
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