Boat & Captain

Location

Phone

Times

Price

MV Skimmer Capt. Tommy Moore
"The Serious Birders' Tour Boat"    42 Feet LOA.  Smaller groups allow you to interact with Capt. Tommy to learn about Aransas, its wildlife, and its history.  Skimmer is the only vessel that will get you to the beautiful back bays, rookery, and barrier islands. 2 ft draft and quiet environmentally friendly Honda power get you closer for viewing and photographing wildlife. Enclosed cabin, observation deck, and bird lists

Sponsored by Nikon Birding & Sport Optics.

Capacity: Min. 10 Maximum 37

Observation Deck: Maximum 12

Fulton Harbor

 at dock behind Charlotte Plummer’s Restaurant

(361) 727-0643

Toll Free (877) TX BIRDS

Toll free: (877) 892-4737

Fax (877) 892-4737

Fax (361) 729-7151

www.rockportadventures.com

Fulton Harbor:   2 Trips Daily

Wednesdays for Groups Only

7:30 – 10:30 am

&

1:00 – 4:00 pm

$40 Adult **

No children under 12 please.

Custom

 Trips & Group Rates Available

MV Wharf Cat* Capt. Danny Gross - Rockport

                             Capt. Marvin – Port Aransas

“The Ultimate Birding & Boating Experience”.  Wharf Cat is the only vessel offering tours professionally narrated by ornithologists and master naturalists.  Spotting scopes and bird checklists provided free.  Shallow draft of only 4 ft. allows access for very close viewing.  Area’s highest observation deck provides exceptional photographic opportunities.  75’ catamaran delivers a smooth, stable ride.  Enclosed smoke free, heated and a/c cabin, restrooms, snack bar, wheelchair accessible.  “MUST DO” tour for beginner, intermediate and advanced birders.

Capacity: Min 10 Maximum  90

Rockport Harbor

and

Fisherman’s Wharf in

Port Aransas

Rockport:

361-729-4855

(800) 782-2473

Port Aransas

361-749-5448

(800) 605-5448

www.texaswhoopers.com

Rockport Harbor:

Wed thru Sun

10 am – 2 pm

Port Aransas:

Tuesday

10 am – 3:30 pm

$35 Adult

$32-Senior (65 & up)

$20 - Child (12 and under).

Group Rates Available

Climb aboard the one of a kind “Jack Flash” boat, departing from Sea Gun Marina at the north end of the Copano Causeway. (See website for map and tour information.) The “Jack Flash” boat offers three photo decks and a comfortable enclosed cabin area. All trips are customized to fit your needs. $400 – 8 hour trip, $325 – 4 to 6 hour trip (rates include soft drinks & bottled water). No deposit required. (361) 790-3746

Friebele’s Guide Service

Personalized birding trips in Jim Friebele’s 24’ Pathfinder.  US Coast Guard licensed.

1-3 Passengers - $200 for 4 hr. $25 each additional person.  (361) 729-5676

Doctor’s Orders Charters

Hear the stories of historical characters, pirates and the native Americans while learning about the bay system and the plants and animals who live here.  Four hour birding, nature, dolphin, lighthouse and historical cruises aboard the very comfortable 30’ Penn Yan with rest room. 

Groups of 1-6 accommodated.  Families and children welcome.    

www.rockportfishingtours.com  Call (361) 729-2026 for pricing. Cell (361) 463-8667

The above information was provided by the tour operators and is subject to change. For up-to-date info, contact each tour.  Tours are private enterprises.

*Wheel Chair Accessible                                                   **Prices Subject to  Change