The Original Dolphin Watch 33256 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597
About the Business
The Original Dolphin Watch, located at 33256 State Park Road 100 in South Padre Island, Texas, is the premier dolphin watch tour company in the area. With daily trips available, visitors have the opportunity to see the majestic bottle-nose and spinner dolphins in their natural habitat. Departing from the Sea Ranch Marina on the 60' tour boat The Double Sunshine or the 50' boat the Diver I, guests can enjoy refreshments and an educational presentation while soaking up the sunshine and salt air.
For those looking for a more immersive experience, an Eco-Tour add-on allows guests to learn about the marine life in the area through hands-on activities. The crew will collect samples of marine life from the bay, provide a presentation on board, and then continue the search for dolphins. This fun and educational tour is suitable for all ages and ensures that all marine life collected is safely released back into the water.
In addition to dolphin watching, The Original Dolphin Watch also offers a 3-hour snorkel tour of the Laguna Madre, led by their sister company, American Diving. With rental gear and a licensed guide included, guests can explore the underwater world of the Laguna Madre for an unforgettable experience.
Customer reviews rave about the knowledgeable crew, the abundance of dolphins seen on the tours, and the overall enjoyable experience. Whether you're looking to purchase a gift for a loved one or plan a future trip, The Original Dolphin Watch offers gift cards with no blackout dates or expiration, making it the perfect gift for any occasion. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to witness these incredible creatures up close and personal in their natural habitat.
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Location & Phone number
33256 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States
Hours open
Monday:
08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 20:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 20:00
Friday:
08:00 - 20:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 20:00
Sunday:
08:00 - 20:00
Reviews
"Would recommend!! We had a great time seeing dolphins and watching the sunset! The Caption and deck hands were very nice. Showed us a puffer fish and sea stars they had in a little tank. Answered any and all questions and were so nice to our little kids! Felt super relaxed and I enjoyed it fully! They have a bathrm on board which is a plus!"
"Saw a ton of dolphins... Staff was friendly and accommodating. When they brought up the net for the eco tour part of the boat ride, I very much enjoyed the fact that they brought each sea creature to every person/ seat. We were able to get a close look at everything... We did not have to hover around as I have experienced with other tours. Highly recommend The Original Dolphin Watch."
"This was a highlight of our trip! It was so fun and our captains were great and knew where the dolphins were. Great family activity and it was priced right to take your whole family!"
"This was one great experience!! We paid 18$ per person for an hour and a half. This tour had a lot of cool history facts of the island and the dolphins in the bay. The ride was very smooth and had a bunch of seating with the freedom of walking around to get better views. We saw lots of bottle nose dolphins and learned a lot of cool stuff.. this was easily the best money spent in my week on south padre island!! 10/10 all day!"
"Wonderful trip! We saw lots of dolphins and a beautiful sunset. Sonny and John made sure that we got the full experience, stopping and circling back to make sure everybody saw everything. Very inexpensive, would have paid more. A must do on South Padre Island."
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