Padre Boat Tours

06/24/2026

Are you interested in getting an up and close view of the fireworks this 4th of July? We offer a Fireworks tour that will take you to the bank directly by the fireworks. Best seat in the house. Bring your swimsuits and jump in the water before the show starts. You can book it at www.padreboattours.com, just click 4th of July tour.

Dolphins are wild creatures who move about frequently, so though we cannot guarantee you will see dolphins, our captains will do their best to find them.

06/17/2026

Did you know that when you rent our boat out privately, you can bring your cooler with your favorite drinks, including alcohol, food, and hook up to our bluetooth and play your favorite music. Depending on your agenda, we can go on a canal cruise, dolphin expedition, and even take you to the local swimming hole and let you float, relax, or swim. Renting the boat privately allows you to make your on agenda and schedule, and as always, an experience captain will ensure your safety and fun.
Give us a call at 361-252-1510 to schedule your rental today.

You can also book regular tours at

Dolphins are wild creatures who move about frequently, so though we cannot guarantee you will see dolphins, our captains will do their best to find them.

06/03/2026

We often get asked if there is a better time (morning, afternoon, evening) to be able to see our fun loving dolphin 🐬. The short answer is, NO! Of course, our mysterious little friends are wild creatures so we can never 100% guarantee that you will see them, but our educated captains do their best to find them for you. (They don't always answer their shellphone. 😁)

So join us any time during the day, seven days a week, for a fun and educational dolphin expedition, and if you want to catch a sunset as well, pick the last tour of the evening. Nothing better than dolphins and sunsets.🥰

(Photo credit belongs to Debbie Noble)

05/29/2026

Thank you Padre Island Madre for the awesome shout out.

05/20/2026

Memorial Day Weekend is knocking on the door and that means the "Packery Queen" will be running seven days a week starting this Friday, May 22 until Labor Day. Whether you want a regular dolphin expedition 🐬or want to rent the boat privately for a bachelor/bachelorette party, graduation, or just a fun booze cruise 🍻🍾, our highly experienced and knowledgeable captains are ready to give you a memorable trip. Book your dolphin expeditions at www.padreboattours.com
Call for private rentals, which always includes one of our experienced captains, 361-252-1510.

Dolphins are wild creatures who move about frequently, so though we cannot guarantee you will see dolphins, our captains will do their best to find them.

05/14/2026

It's Beach to Bay weekend and the weather is going to be beautiful! After the run hop on a relaxing dolphin expedition on the "Packery Queen". Tours are running all weekend long.
Just got to www.padreboattours.com to reserve your seats. Don't wait too long, tours sell out quickly!

05/09/2026

What is that we see? It is the sun and it is going to be a beautiful day and weekend. We have tours running today and tomorrow for Mother's Day. We have extended hours tomorrow, so bring mom out and let her relax on the "Packery Queen". Go to www.padreboattours.com to reserve your seats.

Dolphins are wild creatures who move about frequently, so though we cannot guarantee you will see dolphins, our captains will do their best to find them.

05/05/2026

Midweek blues got you down? Need some water therapy and a beautiful sunset along with a dolphin or two? We are running a special midweek tour, Wednesday, May 6th from 7 pm to 830 pm. Go to www.padreboattours.com to purchase tickets.

05/02/2026

Do you see what we see? That's right, the sunshine and a beautiful afternoon ahead. Jump online at Www.padreboattours.com and book your dolphin expedition while we still have room!

Dolphins are wild creatures who move about frequently, so though we cannot guarantee you will see dolphins, our captains will do their best to find them.