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Keen fishers will love the opportunity to spend half a day out on the water on a fishing tour of South Padre Island. Depending on the season and conditions you may be able to catch sand trout, whiting, shark, sheepshead, and more. Bring your own gear or use what's provided. A valid Texas Saltwater Fishing License is required. Tickets must be exchanged for entry at the starting point.

Explore the waters around South Padre Island and keep an eye out for local dolphins on this boat cruise. Venture to a snorkel location in clear, shallow waters with a soft white sand bottom, seashells, and seagrass. Learn a bit about the island and its ecosystem from your captain and, if you bring food, you might get to hand-feed schools of fish that swim up to you.

A parasailing trip over South Padre Island is a popular choice for adventurous travelers. Once in the air, take in sweeping views of the island and surrounding natural landscape rarely seen by visitors or locals alike. Your guide ensures a smooth takeoff and landing, as well as tips on what wildlife you may be able to spot, from bottlenose dolphins to osprey hawks.

The 10:30 Eco Tour is a great choice for guests who want to enjoy the water at one of the best times of day. The morning air is usually more comfortable, the bay is beautiful, and it’s early enough to enjoy dolphin watching and hands-on marine life encounters before the afternoon heat sets in. Explore the vibrant marine life of South Padre Island on an eco-friendly dolphin watching tour aboard the Murphy's Law. This thrilling 1.5-hour cruise along the lower Laguna Madre offers spectacular views of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat, along with sights like Boca Chica Beach and the US Coast Guard Station. This pet-friendly tour is perfect for families and nature lovers alike. Book now to secure your spot on the tour before it sells out. Our Dolphin Watch and Eco Tours are popular with families, groups, and visitors looking for a memorable South Padre Island experience, and availability can fill quickly.

Uncover the wonders beneath the waves in a thrilling snorkeling adventure at North Bay, South Padre Island. A quick 10-15 minute boat ride whisks you to a vibrant underwater oasis in shallow 3-foot deep waters. With soft white sand local sea life and gentle sea grass, this family-friendly activity is perfect for snorkelers of all ages. This 2.5-hour guided tour runs daily, making it a convenient and memorable outing for everyone.

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.

Benefit from personalized attention on this private fishing charter on the Laguna Madre from South Padre Island. With your private group of up to six passengers, you'll head out to the best secret fishing spots to catch local fish such as sheepshead, drum, whiting, and sand trout. Depending on your level of experience, you'll get instruction from the captain or be left to your own devices.

Set sail at one of the best times of day—sunset—on a South Padre Island cruise aboard a comfortable private 6 passenger boat. Enjoy beautiful views of the skyline as you make your way along the Texas Gulf Coast, and keep an eye out for bottle nose dolphins, seabirds, and other wildlife. This private yacht charter is ideal for couples, family, friends, or those celebrating a special occasion.

Book with us! We are the only Parasail Company on South Padre Island to Parasail over the Beautiful Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre Bay. Serving Family Fun for 40 years! Family owned and operated. Sonny's Beach Service offers three locations with Beach Rentals, Ocean and Bay Parasailing with thrilling Banana Boat Rides. Both Parasail and Banana Boats hold 6 passengers. Public Welcome.