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    BayWatch Dolphin Boat Tour

    Spot playful dolphins on a 45-minute guided cruise around Galveston Harbor

    From$28/ person

    Duration

    45 minutes

    Includes

    Guided cruise, Restroom access

    Highlights

    Cruise through Galveston Harbor on an open-air pontoon and search for wild dolphins while learning local history. This 45-minute family-friendly outing is also dog-friendly.

    • Glide on an open-air pontoon with unobstructed views
    • Learn captivating Galveston Harbor history from your captain
    • Watch for bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat
    • Bring friendly dogs along for the cruise
    • Relax knowing an onboard restroom is available

    What's Included

    • Onboard restroom access

    Please check in 30 minutes before your scheduled time; guests arriving less than 15 minutes prior may be rescheduled.

    Cancellation policy

    No refunds or exchanges, unless you cancel 48 hours prior to your scheduled tour time. No shows and late arrivals will be charged the full price.

    Meeting location

    2100 Harborside dr Galveston Texas. 77550

    Experience provided by BayWatch Dolphin Tours
    Experience provided by BayWatch Dolphin Tours

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Adult

    $28

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $18

    Ages 3-12

    0

    Infant

    $5

    Ages 2 and under

    0

    Handpicked for you, so you can book with confidence

    • Best local prices

    • Flexible cancellation

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    Each booking directly supports small businesses in our community.

    4.8 stars• 4.5K reviews

    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    4.5K reviews•Google Maps

    Galveston Bay comes alive on these tours, with dolphins regularly making appearances and captains who clearly love what they do. Captain Ben and Captain Adam get consistent shout-outs for being knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely engaging throughout the experience. Beyond just pointing out wildlife, they share interesting facts about the Port of Galveston and even know individual dolphins by name, which adds a personal touch that visitors appreciate. Early morning tours seem to be the sweet spot for dolphin sightings, with multiple guests remarking they saw way more than expected. The captains strike a nice balance between education and entertainment, throwing in good music and humor to keep things lively. Small touches matter here too: one captain let a young passenger help steer the boat, creating exactly the kind of memory families hope for. With thousands of reviews maintaining stellar feedback, this operation clearly delivers a reliable, fun experience on the water.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a great time with Capt Adam & Wilson! We saw dolphins as soon as we left the dock (captured on video). They are dog friendly, which was a great experience as well. There are moments that you will get hit with ocean spray, but nothing extreme. Capt Adam was informative and great entertainment. I would do the tour again.

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    Rickie Lanier

    October 3, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a great time with Capt Adam & Wilson! We saw dolphins as soon as we left the dock (captured on video). They are dog friendly, which was a great experience as well. There are moments that you will get hit with ocean spray, but nothing extreme. Capt Adam was informative and great entertainment. I would do the tour again.

    Photo of Rickie Lanier

    Rickie Lanier

    October 3, 2025

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