South Padre Island Cruise Schedule & Prices
Our South Padre Island cruise schedule below lists daily departure times and current prices for every Osprey Cruises trip — dolphin watch and sea life tours, deep sea and bay fishing charters, the Black Dragon pirate ship adventure, Cork and Compass sunset cruises, and seasonal fireworks cruises. A family-run charter company since 1976, Osprey Cruises operates the nicest and cleanest fleet in Port Isabel, with USCG-certified vessels and licensed captains who know every channel of the Laguna Madre. The Black Dragon and Cork and Compass each offer full bar service — a rarity on South Padre Island — while our other boats welcome you to bring your own beverages aboard. Every trip departs from our dock at 501 E Maxan St in Port Isabel, just a short drive over the causeway from South Padre Island. Departure times and availability change with the season, so check the current schedule before you plan your visit and reserve early, especially on weekends and holidays. Group rates and private charters are available for weddings, corporate outings, and school field trips. To book any cruise, reserve online or call 956-943-6283.
Looking for the best South Padre Island cruise schedule with up-front pricing? Osprey Cruises runs daily dolphin watch, fishing, pirate ship, and sunset cruises year-round from Port Isabel. Browse the full South Padre Island cruise schedule below with current prices for every tour — no hidden fees. Book online by clicking any time slot or call 956-943-6283 to reserve.
Our schedule changes seasonally. Prices and times are subject to change.
Children 2 and younger are free on all our trips.
Children 12 and younger qualify for child tickets where listed.
24 hour cancellation notice required for refunds.
* Children must be under parent supervision at all times
Thank you for your patronage!
Bay Fishing
Galloping Clam
Pirate’s Landing, Port Isabel
Daily
8 am – 12 pm
2 – 5 pm
$35 per fisherman
$25 per spectator
Black Dragon Pirate Ship Cruise
Pirate’s Landing, Port Isabel
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure for check in and firing of cannon.
Tuesday – Sunday
1 – 3 pm
5 – 7 pm
$38 Adults
$27 Children

Sunset Pirate Cruise, Black Dragon Pirate Ship
Pirate’s Landing, Port Isabel
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure for check in and firing of cannon.
6 days a week
7 – 9 pm
$43 Adults
$28 Children
Black Dragon Pirate Ship Fireworks Cruise
Pirate’s Landing, Port Isabel
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure for check in and firing of cannon.
Seasonal: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Tuesday and Friday
7 – 9:45 pm
$53 Adults
$38 Children
Sea Life Dolphin Watch Cruise
Aboard the Osprey 1
Eco/Dolphin Watch/Nature Tours
Pirate’s Landing, Port Isabel
Eco-tour
Daily
11 am – 12:30 pm (Early Bird Special $15 per person)
2 – 3:30 pm
$20 Adults
$18 Children
Sunset Dolphin Watch
Aboard the Osprey 1
Pirate’s Landing, Port Isabel
Daily
Time varies
$20 Adults
$18 Children
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Sunset Fireworks Cruise
Pirate’s Landing, Port Isabel
Seasonal: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Aboard the Osprey 1
Tuesday and Friday
7:30 – 9:45 pm
$30 Adults
$25 Children
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Cork and Compass
Aboard the Osprey 1
Every third Friday
Pirate’s Landing, Port Isabel
5:30 – 7:30 pm
$75 Premiums inside seating
$65 Regulars outdoor seating
$40 Passengers non alcohol
Plan Your South Padre Island Cruise Schedule with Osprey Cruises
Osprey Cruises has operated out of Port Isabel since 1976 — nearly fifty years of family ownership and local Laguna Madre expertise. When you book from our South Padre Island cruise schedule, you step aboard the nicest and cleanest fleet in the area, every vessel USCG-certified and run by a licensed captain who knows these waters channel by channel. Our daily departures cover something for everyone: wild dolphin watch and sea life tours, deep sea fishing aboard the Osprey II, bay fishing on the Galloping Clam, the family-favorite Black Dragon pirate ship with live shows and water-cannon battles, romantic sunset cruises, and seasonal fireworks nights over the bay. The Black Dragon and our Cork and Compass luxury cruise both feature full bar service — a rarity among South Padre Island operators — while most of our other boats welcome you to bring your own beverages. Whether you are planning a family outing, a date night, or a group celebration, you will find a departure time and price to match above. Call 956-943-6283 with any questions or to reserve your spot.





