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The Original Dolphin Watch, South Padre Island
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Admission from $20. Open Daily 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 6:00 PM.
About The Original Dolphin Watch
The Original Dolphin Watch operates daily dolphin watch tours and eco-cruises departing from Sea Ranch Marina, where visitors board one of two vessels—the Double Sunshine, which seats up to 96 guests with open-air viewing decks and separate restrooms, or the Diver I, an intimate boat for up to 48 guests with an air-conditioned cabin. Cruises through the Laguna Madre are led by experienced local captains and include opportunities to spot wild dolphins and learn about local marine life, habitat, and the Gulf ecosystem. The Morning Special tour at 11:00 AM combines a dolphin watch with an included eco tour, while the afternoon Eco Tour offers an educational experience with marine life encounters. Families with infants benefit from a no-cost policy for children under 2. The Original Dolphin Watch, family-owned since 1988, operates from Sea Ranch Marina on South Padre Island, Texas. Tickets are sold online on the venue's site, which also publishes current tour times and pricing.
Tickets, prices & hours
- Morning Tour
- $18
- Eco Tour
- $20
- Infants under 2
- Free
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 6:00 PM
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Infants Under 2 Ride Free
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