Top 7 wellness & spa things to do in South Padre Island

1. Golden hour dolphin watching cruise in South Padre Island

Two hours on the bay during golden hour — watch Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, coastal birds, and notable sights like Boca Chica Beach and the SpaceX launch site.

2. Dolphin-watching cruise in South Padre Island

One-hour cruise in a double-decker boat — watch dolphins in their natural habitat on the lower Laguna Madre.

“We took a one-hour dolphin cruise on New Year’s Day with my family and thoroughly enjoyed it. We encountered numerous dolphins, making the cost well worth the memorable experience.”— Coastal569084

3. Dolphin watching tour in lower Laguna Madre

One hour on a spacious double-decker boat — watch Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat, with views of Boca Chica Beach and the US Coast Guard Station.

4. Nature cruise at Port of Brownsville from South Padre Island

Five-hour narrated cruise across Laguna Madre Bay and Brownsville Ship Channel, spotting dolphins and learning about the shrimping industry.

“Excellent tour experience! Brandon and Patrick provided outstanding service and made it both relaxing and informative.”— Q9955AQannap

5. Historical cruise of the Port of Brownsville

Four-hour boat tour on the Danny B — scenic views of oil rigs, international ships, and Texas Gulf shrimp sampling.

“An enjoyable and educational experience! This tour is a fantastic way to explore the history of the Port of Brownsville. I highly recommend it!”— Katie S

6. 1.5-hour historical jet ski tour on South Padre Island

A 1.5-hour guided jet ski tour covering 2 miles along the Queen Isabel Causeway and scenic canals, with dolphin sightings possible.

“The experience was excellent! The jet skis were thrilling and enjoyable. The host added some fun surprises. I will certainly book again.”— Luis_C

7. 90-minute dolphin watching tour from South Padre Island

A 90-minute boat tour into the waters off South Padre Island, watch Bottlenose and Spinner dolphins in their natural habitat while enjoying the scenic views.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Our captain was exceptional, making sure we spotted dolphins and ensuring everyone was having fun while cruising the waters. We would certainly do this again.”— samanthamH4607VI