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Cruise a private 36-foot catamaran in Port Aransas to watch dolphins at the jetties, learn local maritime history, and finish with a Gulf sunset in the Lydia Ann channel. Intimate, pet-friendly, and ideal for photographers.
Cruise a private 36-foot catamaran in Port Aransas to watch dolphins at the jetties, learn local maritime history, and finish with a Gulf sunset in the Lydia Ann channel. Intimate, pet-friendly, and ideal for photographers.
The sun is an orange coin sliding toward the Gulf horizon as your captain eases a 36-foot catamaran away from the dock behind Fisherman's Wharf. Salt-wet air pushes lightly against the beam; dolphins arc and flicker like punctuation marks along the ship channel, daring you to lean over the rail for a closer look.
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Operated by Deep Sea Fishing with Blue Water Excursions!! · Port Aransas, Texas
The sun is an orange coin sliding toward the Gulf horizon as your captain eases a 36-foot catamaran away from the dock behind Fisherman's Wharf. Salt-wet air pushes lightly against the beam; dolphins arc and flicker like punctuation marks along the ship channel, daring you to lean over the rail for a closer look.
This private cruise combines a short natural-history tour with a sunset run through the Lydia Ann channel. Port Aransas sits at the edge of Mustang Island where wind, waves and sediment have shaped shallow bars and jetties that funnel fish—and the dolphins that hunt them—close to shore. The area’s maritime culture grew from fishing and lightship operations; captains here still point out landmarks and recount the Lydia Ann light’s role in guiding vessels long before modern buoys.
Expect low, grassy shorelines, churning passes at the jetties, and wide open western sky for sunset photography. The tour lasts roughly 75 minutes and is capped at six guests by Coast Guard rules, so it’s intimate and pet-friendly.
Practically: bring layered clothing for the cooling breeze, sun protection, and non-slip shoes; food and drinks are welcome on board. The captain will position the boat at key viewing spots—ship channel for dolphin sightings, then the Lydia Ann channel for the sunset behind the light—so arrive with your camera ready. This trip is accessible for most fitness levels but isn’t recommended for people with serious spine or heart issues. Timing shifts with sunset throughout the year—book close to the date for accurate departure times.
The private tour runs about 75 minutes; departure times shift seasonally with sunset.
Yes, the tour is pet-friendly; service animals are permitted and small pets are welcome on board.
Maximum six passengers total, including infants and children, per Coast Guard regulations.
Yes, guests may bring food and non-alcoholic or alcoholic drinks—please clean up after yourselves on board.
Deep Sea Fishing with Blue Water Excursions!! operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The sun is an orange coin sliding toward the Gulf horizon as your captain eases a 36-foot catamaran away from the dock behind Fisherman's Wharf. Salt-wet air pushes lightly against the beam; dolphins arc and flicker like punctuation marks along the ship channel, daring you to lean over the rail for a closer look.
The sun is an orange coin sliding toward the Gulf horizon as your captain eases a 36-foot catamaran away from the dock behind Fisherman's Wharf. Salt-wet air pushes lightly against the beam; dolphins arc and flicker like punctuation marks along the ship channel, daring you to lean over the rail for a closer look.
This private cruise combines a short natural-history tour with a sunset run through the Lydia Ann channel. Port Aransas sits at the edge of Mustang Island where wind, waves and sediment have shaped shallow bars and jetties that funnel fish—and the dolphins that hunt them—close to shore. The area’s maritime culture grew from fishing and lightship operations; captains here still point out landmarks and recount the Lydia Ann light’s role in guiding vessels long before modern buoys.
Expect low, grassy shorelines, churning passes at the jetties, and wide open western sky for sunset photography. The tour lasts roughly 75 minutes and is capped at six guests by Coast Guard rules, so it’s intimate and pet-friendly.
Practically: bring layered clothing for the cooling breeze, sun protection, and non-slip shoes; food and drinks are welcome on board. The captain will position the boat at key viewing spots—ship channel for dolphin sightings, then the Lydia Ann channel for the sunset behind the light—so arrive with your camera ready. This trip is accessible for most fitness levels but isn’t recommended for people with serious spine or heart issues. Timing shifts with sunset throughout the year—book close to the date for accurate departure times.