Water Activities
SPI Excursions
Bayside operator offering parasailing over the Gulf, Sea-Doo rentals and guided jet ski tours, banana boat rides, dolphin and sunset cruises, bay fishing charters and North Bay snorkeling trips.
Plan your visit
- Location
- 204 W Palm St, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
- Phone
- (888) 709-8283
- Business Type
- ⭐ Local & Independent
What to know before you go
Details checked . Confirm prices, schedules and policies with the business when planning your visit.
Schedules 1 detail
Sunset cruise departure time shifts through the year to track sunset: roughly 4:30-5:15 PM in winter (Nov 8-Mar 13), climbing to 6:15-7:00 PM in spring (Mar 14-Jul), and easing back to 6:45-5:45 PM through fall (Aug-Nov 7).
Services 1 detail
The bay fishing charter includes complimentary bottled water, all rods/reels/bait/tackle, and use of an onboard cooler; the crew will clean and bag the catch for an extra $1 (small fish) or $5 (large fish).
Policies 6 details
Bay fishing guests aged 17 or older must have a valid Texas fishing license (buyable online via Texas Parks & Wildlife or in person at Walmart in Port Isabel or Blue Marlin Supermarket); glass containers are not allowed if bringing a personal cooler; an on-site restaurant opens at 7:00 AM for pre-trip food and drinks (alcoholic and non).
For parasailing, minimum rider age is about 4-5 years old if the child fits the harness, and combined-rider weight limits vary daily (roughly 160-250 lbs minimum, 350-550 lbs maximum); guests may be weighed at check-in.
For the current North Bay Snorkel tour, the smallest gear fits children around 4-5 years old (no stated minimum age), the maximum weight per participant is 265 lbs, and it is not recommended for guests with heart/respiratory conditions, prior back or neck injuries, or for pregnant women.
Guests on the parasail boat may bring their own drinks, including alcohol, or buy drinks on-site before departure.
SPI Excursions' cancellation policy: cancel 72+ hours ahead and pay a non-refundable 10% booking fee; cancel within 72 hours or no-show and you're charged full price; a weather-caused cancellation is fully refunded; guests who don't meet Texas's legal jet-ski operating requirements get no refund.
Sunset cruise guests may bring their own cooler with food and alcoholic beverages (no glass); the on-site Lobo Del Mar Cafe is at the departure point for pre-boarding food, and guests ordering food there should arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Prices 4 details
A private bay fishing charter starts at $499 for a 4-5 hour trip carrying 1-6 passengers, departing at either 7:00 AM or 1:30 PM.
Parasailing starts at $59 for the early-bird slots (9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 AM) and the Fri/Sat/Sun midday special (starting July 3rd, 12:00 and 12:30 PM); the full trip runs about 45 minutes with 7-10 minutes of actual flight time on a 600-foot line, and the boat also runs standard daily departures at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM.
The Private Sunset Cruise starts at $289 for a 90-minute trip carrying 1-6 passengers (children and infants included), with a licensed professional captain/guide.
The current North Bay Snorkel tour (the live /snorkel-2/ page) runs $29-$49 per person for a roughly 3-hour trip, departing once daily at 10:00 AM (check-in 30 min prior), carrying up to 35 passengers on a roughly 25-30 minute boat ride out to the snorkel site.
Capacity 1 detail
The parasail boat is a 31-foot, Coast Guard-certified 'Ocean Pro' vessel holding up to 12 passengers, and flights go single, double or triple depending on combined rider weight.
Suggested: Any time · No set time — you choose