Rockport Adventures

Discover whooping cranes, coastal birds, dolphins, and Texas sunsets aboard the Skimmer in Rockport, Texas.

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Experience World-Class Nature Tours, Aboard the Skimmer

An abundance of wildlife is waiting for you in the Aransas wilderness. Get breathtaking views of the endangered whooping cranes and 30 to 60 different species of  birds and other animals. Learn the rich history of the area and how to identify the vast array of birds that inhabit our beautiful marshlands. Summer tours feature dolphins, birds, and incredible South Texas sunsets. 

Since 2003 Capt. Tommy Moore and his knowledgeable crew have shared the coast they know in love, bringing guest closer to its wildlife, local history.

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Pelicans, herons, and terns resting on a shell-covered shoreline beside blue water in Rockport, Texas.

Whooping Crane & Coastal Birding

See and learn to ID birds and other wildlife along San Jose Island and the Aransas refuge as we cruise the shallow bays

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Private Charters

Nature tours, cocktail cruises, weddings, ashes scattering, oyster mariculture, Shell Beach Adventures, and sunsets.

We can handle your group up to 37 to provide a unique experience they will never forget

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Two dolphins swimming side by side through the waters of Aransas Bay, creating splashes and white foam.

Dolphin Watching

See Dolphins, and other wildlife on these summer morning tours

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Flock of pink roseate spoonbills flying over a south Texas rookery with herons and tropical vegetation

Spring Rookery Tour

Experience the spectacle of nesting colonial waterbirds on our rookery islands.

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Three people enjoying drinks and oysters on a boat overlooking Aransas Bay at sunset.

Oyster Mariculture Experience

Visit an area oyster farm and learn about this exciting industry while enjoying farm raised oysters on the half shell with all the trimmings.

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Sunset over rippling waters of Rockport Texas beneath dramatic dark clouds

Sunset Cruise

These evening tours provide a good chance of seeing Dolphin and other wildlife and culminate in a beautiful Texas sunset.

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People wading in shallow coastal waters of San José Island beside a boat, with a yellow floating mat and blue kite on a sunny shoreline.

Shell Beach Adventures

Get your group out to enjoy and explore one of the deserted shell beaches along the San Jose shoreline

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World Famous Whooping Crane Tours

Every winter, the world’s only naturally established migratory flock of whooping cranes returns to the marshes near Rockport.

Step aboard the Skimmer for a three-hour boat safari through the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge for great views of these rare endangered birds in their natural habitat

Capt. Tommy and his guides typically point out 30 to 60 bird species, helping you identify the birds you see among the 400-plus species documented across the Coastal Bend. Few places on earth offer an encounter like this.

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Rockport by Boat, Cart & Coffee Cup.

Orange Club Car golf cart with white seats and canopy parked on a sandy beach beside the ocean

Golf Cart Rentals

Grab a Cart and See the Town!

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Duck Blind Coffee

Complete your day with coffee and refreshments at Duck Blind!

Rated #1 Tour in Rockport

  • Dolphin watching was AWESOME!

    We went out on a morning dolphin watching cruise and learned a lot about shrimp boats too. We say a lot of dolphins and even a baby!! The dolphins were incredible and the captain was extremely knowledgable and entertaining!!

    -Ric F

  • Capt Tommy is knowledgeable

    Cpt Tommy does a great narration and is an expert on finding Whooping Cranes. His boat, the Skimmer, is ideal for Whooping Crane tours. He also shows off a lot of other species en route to and from the Whooping cranes. Tell him Keith at Alamo Inn B&B Gear & Tours sent you and he will treat you very well. We recommend him.

    -Avitraveller Alamo, Texas

  • Another great trip with Captain Moore!

    I've taken groups on this boat trip at least a dozen times over the years and I am never disappointed. Captain is a total professional, knows his stuff, and takes you to the birds you want. It was a chilly day on the boat, but the crew was exceptionally attentive - constantly bringing hot beverages and treats all around the boat. This is a well run operation and I cannot recommend it enough. Thanks for another great experience!

    -tomhY480IZ New Baltimore, Michigan

  • Wonderful Birding Cruise

    What a beautiful way to spend a morning! Captain Tommy was a capable and knowledgeable guide and took us to several different birding areas. We were treated to a whooping crane family on our cruise. This is a magnificent way to see the waters around Rockport-Fulton as well as the Aransas refuge. I highly recommend it.

    -Jill J

  • A bucket-list time, again!

    A trip aboard the Skimmer with Captain Tommy, soaking in the beauty of the Texas coast is a must-do experience. Tommy, Yvette, Rebecca and all the crew create a hospitable adventure that includes birds - whooping cranes, raptors, shore birds and more, but also dolphins along with history. It is a delight every time.

    -Birderchicks2 Cedar Hill, Texas

  • Whooping Cranes and SO much more

    I have been on this boat trip perhaps as many as 6-8 times with Captain Tommy, and before that twice with Captain Ted Appel. It has never failed to be a worthwhile experience. I have taken non-birding family members along on a few occasions and they have had a good time as well. Captain Tommy and his first mate are courteous, knowledgeable, and very customer oriented. He is masterful at getting passengers a good look at the cranes (and many, many other birds) without disturbing the birds. Even when the cranes are viewable from some land-based locations, this boat trip gets you closer and in a different habitat, and also often gives you good looks at other nesting or roosting birds. Fully recommended

    -Jeffrey H