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Beyond South Padre Island

3 Hours Snorkeling Excursion in South Padre Island

Recommended by 96% of travelers
South Padre Island, USA
Popular pick
Booked 20+ times last week!
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Sonia_H ·
Jul 2026
Boat ride was fun and relaxing. Snorkeling was a blast! The crew was very accommodating and cooked us hamburgers, hotdogs and provided us with sodas and water. On the boat ride back crew delivered delicious fruit cups. Overall experience was amazing and positive! We will definitely do this again!
· Jackie_N ·
Jun 2026
This was an INCREDIBLE experience!!! The captain was extremely knowledgeable and sweet as well as his helpers. The food was SO good and where he took us was the perfect spot! We saw pufferfish- catfish- jellyfish - and hundreds of others that were gorgeous. Will 100% go again next time we are down !

Overview

    Sample Menu

    Main

    Hamburgers, hot dogs, and fresh fruit

    What's Included

    • Lunch
      Hamburgers, hot dogs, and fresh fruit
    • Bottled water
    • Soda/Pop
    • Use of Snorkeling equipment
      Use of Snorkelling equipment
    • Towels

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • SUPadre
      205 Palm St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA

      Enter Longboard Bar and Grill. We are located on the right dock (north). Please arrive 15 minutes prior for boarding. Excursion leaves promptly at scheduled time.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • If you're a vegetarian, let us know when you make the reservation and we'll have veggie burgers for you.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Crystal_Z
    This was the perfect experience for the whole family. From my youngest being 3 and oldest daughter 16, everyone had a blast. Hannah and captain Joe were so friendly and helpful. They made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. The burgers and hotdogs were amazing. I would definitely do this again and would recommend them to everyone! 🖤

    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 161 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    What a Blast!

    stacia_p, Aug 2026
    If you are ready to have a great time this is for you! This was our first time snorkeling and we could have not been more impressed and happy with our guide! They serve you hamburgers hotdogs chips drinks and fruit! Im highly allergic to pineapple and they went out of their way to make sure I was safe. Cleaned everything before they served me fruit without it. It was extremely nice of them! They are over to top alert with their safety and they provide you with tips and the best places to snorkel at the location they take you! Having this experience was definitely one to remember. We absolutely loved it and would recommended this to everyone we talk to that wants to visit south padre! We appreciate the opportunity and how wonderful it was!

    Wonderful time

    Olga_S, Aug 2026
    Amazing crew! Service and all around great staff. Very informative and enjoyable. Waters were calm and we were able to see some fish

    Our family had a great...

    Aaron_H, Aug 2026
    Our family had a great time snorkeling and the burgers were amazing! Tino, Brandon and Desi were all fantastic!

    Great day on the water

    Brandon_D, Aug 2026
    Just bring some sunscreen, other than that it was great. Burgers, hotdogs, chips, soda, and water provided. My wife and I had a great time, highly recommend for others.

    Baby and three kids snorkeling excursion. Turned out great❤️

    Maegan_P, Jul 2026
    My husband and I had a 9,6,5 and 1 year old with us. Thought it was going to be hectic but the snorkeling excursion turned out to be our favorite! Omar and Giselle were both so kind and helpful. The older three kids had the best time and it was so nice being able to do that for them even with the baby tagging along! The burgers and hotdogs were awesome after playing in the water all three kids were starving. There was plenty of space on the boat that I was even able to let the baby nap laying out on the seat. Very relaxing fun experience even with kids.

    Great experience!!

    Regina_W, Jul 2026
    The crew and captain were great!! They fixed us a wonderful lunch of burgers, hot dogs, and fresh fruit. They even played music on board. The trip out to the snorkel sight was beautiful and quick.

    Fun family outing

    Sellier_F, Jul 2026
    Great family outing! Our kids are 15, 13 and 11 and they all had a blast. Captain and crew were fun and accommodating.

    Snorkeling 2026

    Anne_P, Jul 2026
    So much FUN! Most of the snorkeling activities for our Friday were all booked until we find this one, we are glad we found this. The crew in charge was wonderful and Superb. The greatest customer service. They allowed more than enough time for a wonderful snorkeling adventure. Good food and enough drinks to stay hydrated, they even offered an accommodated vegetarian options, 10/10

    Good Trip

    Tim_S, Jul 2026
    I hoped to see more tropical tree fish but did see fish. Staff was friendly and accommodating. I think for the price it is a good trip.

    Great experience overall

    Randy_C, Jul 2026
    It was a fun experience. The staff were very friendly and kept everyone laughing and having a great time. Food was amazing! The area they take you to was great for kids since it was only about 4 feet of water. You don’t see tons of fish but it’s still a great experience. I would recommend.

    It is a very relaxing and...

    Mary_J, Jul 2026
    It is a very relaxing and fun experience. It was my husband’s first time ever. Definitely a beginner friendly trip. It is on the bay side of South Padre. Giselle and Omar were wonderful and helpful.

    Very fun and relaxing!...

    Angelique_R, Jul 2026
    Very fun and relaxing! Crew was so nice and caring! They cooked for you and provided drinks! Would definitely go back.

    Great trip! Ship crew was...

    Victoria_N, Jul 2026
    Great trip! Ship crew was awesome! Such a Fun experience for the kids too! You really get the value with the food, everything was good! Highly recommend!

    10/10, Would do again!

    Carlos_M, Jul 2026
    Had such a good time with Omar on the catamaran. Was very clear about instructions & rules and we can’t wait to go again! Lunch was perfect out on the water and we had more than enough time to swim around and enjoy the boat. The kids loved it & they had plenty of equipment to go around.

    Fun, enjoyable experience

    James_G, Jul 2026
    The overall experience was great! The three young men that ran things were professional, helpful, and friendly. It was very relaxing and low key which was great. The couple of things that I wish could’ve been better were… the snorkeling spot was not scenic at all. We saw catfish and another type of small fish. THAT’S IT! Just grass and shells were visible when you could actually see. But that may just be the Gulf. The other request would be is to whoever was playing the music over the speakers, turn off your notifications on your phone. Seriously though super annoying when you are trying to enjoy the music. Being that the burgers and hotdog were great! And it was a nice treat to have the fruit on the way back overall a great experience.

    Fun Time

    Robert_S, Jul 2026
    Omar and all deck hand was Awsome, lunch was very good, everyone was very courteous and polite and very helpful and informative would highly recommend anyone visiting SPI

    Kaszi&Deann

    Deann_B, Jul 2026
    Best experience ever we had a blast and will absolutely do this again even though I was scared of fish it was great thank You so much

    Cover your shoulders to...

    Cyndi_c, Jul 2026
    Cover your shoulders to prevent sunburn. Staff was informative, instructed at all age levels. Our group aged from 12 to 80.

    Excellent Time!

    Sonia_H, Jul 2026
    Boat ride was fun and relaxing. Snorkeling was a blast! The crew was very accommodating and cooked us hamburgers, hotdogs and provided us with sodas and water. On the boat ride back crew delivered delicious fruit cups. Overall experience was amazing and positive! We will definitely do this again!

    We had an amazing time!...

    Natalie_M, Jul 2026
    We had an amazing time! The boat ride was enjoyable, all the equipment was provided, and they even had food and drinks on board for you. My boys never snorkeled before and both got the hang of it and enjoyed the experience.

    Fantastic Day!

    Brittany_B, Jul 2026
    Such a wonderful experience! The crew was so kind, my whole family loved it! The food was good and Captain Omar made the whole trip amazing

    10/10 all around a great time !

    Charlene_T, Jun 2026
    It was a really fun , family friendly excursion to go on while vacationing. I could see see it good for a day date or even just by yourself. The crew was A+++ all around ! Friendly , attentive without being overly attentive . You take about a 20 min ride out to a spot that is anywhere from 4 ft to 6 Ft deep and they throw out a giant lily pad that you can also choose to hang out on . They give you pointers and you are off with a snorkel and flippers to just kind of leisurely swim around looking at the fish and exploring . Saw plenty of what looked like catfish and cichlids ( if that’s how it’s spelled ) and schools of itty bitty fish . They served up some hamburgers and hotdogs which which def hit the spot after working up and appetite swimming around - and then while riding back to your cars they serve fresh fruit which is just icing on the cake. 10:10 hospitality and friendliness and 10/10 would recommend to anyone !

    Snorkeling with my family

    Ashley_J, Jun 2026
    Snorkeling was amazing. My teenagers had a blast one of the staff members threw ice in the water and a bunch of catfish surrounded my son. It was a funny and fun experience for him. The staff is very friendly. I recommend this company for snorkeling. The hamburger were so tasty and juicy yum.

    Family fun.

    Brent_C, Jun 2026
    It was a great experience, the burgers were good and sodas were provided through out the the trip. The water was clear and saw lots of fish.

    We had an great time on...

    Cheryl_P, Jun 2026
    We had an great time on this snorkeling excursion! The snorkeling was good and we especially enjoyed relaxing on the lily pad. The food was delicious, and the boat was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. What really made the trip special was the incredible staff—they were friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone had a great experience from start to finish. We would absolutely book this tour again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun day on the water!

    They were incredibly...

    Lexie_W, Jun 2026
    They were incredibly gracious hosts! They were continually circulating amongst the guests asking if anyone needed anything.

    Our snorkeling experience...

    Lysha_G, Jun 2026
    Our snorkeling experience was incredible from start to finish. We spotted catfish, a puffer fish, and so many tiny baby fish, and there were endless locations to explore in the water. The food was so delicious - the chips, sodas, and cold water were refreshing, and the burgers and hotdogs were delicious! The staff made everything even better with their friendly, helpful attitudes. The boat was spacious with plenty of room to sit, relax, and take pictures. It was the perfect mix of adventure and comfort.

    Great Tour Company!

    Jeff_B, Jun 2026
    My entire interaction with them was FANTASTIC! I highly recommend this experience! Snorkeling trip and Sunset cruise

    We had a great time and...

    Nikisha_W, Jun 2026
    We had a great time and the staff was amazing. The food was delicious and they took requests for the music.

    Family Fun 💕

    Crystal_P, Jun 2026
    Great excursion and crew! Highly recommend! Very family friendly and an easy few hours out on the water. You’ll see some common fish and be able to dive for shells.
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