Port Aransas Bucket List

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Boat Tours

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Port Aransas

Sightseeing, Bay Fishing, and Offshore Fishing Guides

Embarking on a dolphin-watching tour in Port Aransas is a fantastic way to experience the coastal beauty of the area and encounter its playful inhabitants.Β Sightseeing in Port Aransas includes dolphin tours, bird watching, and a trip to the Lydia Ann Lighthouse.Β Here’s how you can plan your dolphin tour:

We have compiled a list of all the tour guides in the area. Once you choose a guide book your dolphin tour inΒ advance, especially if you’re visiting during peak tourist season. Consider booking a tour that offers small group sizes for a more personalized experience.

Port Aransas is the Fishing Capitol of Texas! Known for its abundant marine life and diverse fishing opportunities, Port Aransas offers anglers the chance to reel in a variety of fish species including redfish, trout, flounder, snapper, kingfish, and even shark.  While off-shore fishing adventures will get a blue marlin, tuna, grouper, snapper, and more!  Charter companies offer half-day, full-day and even multi-day fishing trips tailored to various preferences and skill levels. Check out our list below to get your started.

Check out our Local Fish Guide

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Port Aransas

Boat Tours

scarlet lady

Scarlet Lady Dolphin Adventures

361-749-5597

440 W Cotter Port Aransas 78373

Book online at scarletladydolphincruise.com

Dolphin Adventure Tours

Sunset Dolphin Adventure Tours

Private Charters

woodys last stand

Woody’s Last Stand

361-749-6969

154 W Cotter Ave Port Aransas 78373

www.neptunescharters.com

Dolphin Watching

Sunset Cruise

4th of July Fireworks Cruise

salt devil cruises

Salt Devil Cruises

817-320-9641

301 J C Barr Blvd Port AransasΒ 

Saltdevilcruises.com

Dolphin Watching

Birdwatching

Lighthouse Photo Opp

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Be sure to bring BYOB, Snacks, Coolers

captain kirk tiki

Captain Kirk’s Tiki Cruises

833-845-4278

3500 Island Moorings Pkwy Port Aransas

www.captainkirkstikicruises.com

Provides group or private cruises and tours.

red dragon

Red Dragon

361-749-2469

440 W Cotter Ave Port Aransas 78373

reddragonpiratecruises.com

Port A’s famous Red Dragon Pirate Cruise is fun for the whole family. Cruise the Bay on a Pirate ship with Pirates as your tour guides.

Fishing

Alex Porter

Alex Porter Fishing Guide

154 W Cotter

kenjo

Kenjo Fly Fishing Charters

500 J C Barr

kenjofly.com

LL 4

Coastal ChartersΒ 

361-850-0909

136 W Cotter

Coastalcharterstx.com

island queen

Island Queen II

361-749-6969

154 W Cotter Ave Port Aransas 78373

www.neptunescharters.com

With 30 years of charter fishing experience and 2,000 feet of deck space, the Island Queen II will surely get you on some fish!

The 4-hour Bay Fishing Trip includes rods and reels, fish bait, tackle, and a great time!

Be sure to bring coolers for your catch, sunscreen, snacks/drinks, and a camera!

dolphin dock

Dolphin Dock Inc

800-393-3474

300 W Cotter Ave Port Aransas

Dolphindocks.com

Dolphin watching, bay fishing and deep-sea fishing are available.Β 

Whether you are looking for a 4-hour fishing trip or up to a 60-hour offshore fishing trip, Dolphin Dock has you covered!

fishermans warf

Fisherman’s Warf

361-749-5448

900 Tarpon St Port Aransas

Fishermanswharfporta.com

Dolphin tours, bay fishing and deep sea fishing

deepsea headquarters

Deep Sea Headquarters

361-749-5597

440 W Cotter

Deepseaheadquarters.com

Daily Bay fishing, offshore fishing, and overnight fishing

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