1.5-Hour Historical SEA-DOO Experience in South Padre Island
Overview
Travel 2 miles along the historic Queen Isabella Causeway before entering the Port Isabel canals, known as “Little Venice.” Your professional guide will share local insight as you ride under bridges and through scenic waterways. Pass large fishing and shrimp boats, then continue into the Brownsville Ship Channel, a popular area for local wild dolphins. Next, visit South Bay for views of the SpaceX Starship launch facility and the Gulf of America. Before returning, enjoy free time in an open riding area to drive the Sea-Doos.
IMPORTANT — TEXAS STATE LAW
Age Requirement to operate Jet Ski
Must be born before September 1, 1993: Valid photo ID required.
Born on or after September 1, 1993: Must be 21 or older and provide a valid photo ID and TEXAS BOATERS CERTIFICATE NUMBER
What's Included
- Life Jackets
- Customers will be operating their own Sea-Doo and following a tour guide. Life jackets also provided
Meeting Location
204 Palm Street
South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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South Padre Island
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No children under the age of 7 yrs
- IMPORTANT — TEXAS STATE LAW Age Requirement to operate Jet Ski Must be born before September 1, 1993: Valid photo ID required.
- Born on or after September 1, 1993: Must be 21 or older and provide a valid photo ID and TEXAS BOATERS CERTIFICATE NUMBER
- Weight Restrictions *Single Passenger Weight limit 250 lbs ( 113 KG) * Single + additional passengers. All passengers combined weight cannot exceed the 350 lb ( 158 KG ) weight limit.
- How to add ride along passengers: You must book this passengers directly with us by calling or at check in ( total weight cannot exceed 350 lbs)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on 1.5-Hour Historical SEA-DOO Experience in South Padre Island?
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Activity code: C-67525P16
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Life Jackets.
- Customers will be operating their own Sea-Doo and following a tour guide. Life jackets also provided.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 1.5-Hour Historical SEA-DOO Experience in South Padre Island is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 1.5-Hour Historical SEA-DOO Experience in South Padre Island will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Life Jackets
- Customers will be operating their own Sea-Doo and following a tour guide. Life jackets also provided
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No children under the age of 7 yrs
- IMPORTANT — TEXAS STATE LAW Age Requirement to operate Jet Ski Must be born before September 1, 1993: Valid photo ID required.
- Born on or after September 1, 1993: Must be 21 or older and provide a valid photo ID and TEXAS BOATERS CERTIFICATE NUMBER
- Weight Restrictions *Single Passenger Weight limit 250 lbs ( 113 KG) * Single + additional passengers. All passengers combined weight cannot exceed the 350 lb ( 158 KG ) weight limit.
- How to add ride along passengers: You must book this passengers directly with us by calling or at check in ( total weight cannot exceed 350 lbs)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
