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
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
Highlight
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
Include
Coffee, donuts & small shrimp cocktail during the tour
You may bring your own cooler with any drinks or snacks you may like
Exclude
Max group – 10
