Oyster Mariculture Experience

In Rockport, Texas

See the Rockport-Fulton coast through its growing oyster farming industry!

On this private boat tour, your group visits oyster farms in Copano Bay and Aransas Bay to learn how oysters are cultivated in local waters. Then enjoy them as fresh as they come: two dozen half-shell oysters per guest, served with condiments, are included.

Bring your favorite drinks to pair with the oysters and enjoy the view as you cruise. You may even catch a South Texas sunset.

With farm-raised oysters available year-round, this is a distinctive outing for private groups of up to 16.

  • Four friends enjoying oysters and drinks on a boat over choppy water in Rockport, Texas
  • Person serving oysters on ice aboard a boat at sunset in Aransas Bay near Rockport, Texas.
  • Three men relaxing aboard a fishing boat at sunset over calm ocean water, with fishing gear and coolers on deck in Aransas Bay near Rockport, Texas. .
  • Two men shucking oysters aboard a boat, with fresh oysters on ice and the ocean visible through the window in Aransas Bay near Rockport, Texas. .
  • Group of friends enjoying drinks and oysters aboard a boat at sunset on calm coastal waters in Aransas Bay near Rockport, Texas.
  • Couple enjoying oysters on a boat at sunset over calm coastal waters in Aransas Bay near Rockport, Texas.
  • Passengers aboard the Skimmer nature tour boat at a marina dock during twilight, with yachts in the background in Fulton, Texas.
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Details

  • 2 to 2.5 Hours

  • $1600 for up to 16 Passengers (Recommended Max)

  • The Skimmer is equipped with:

    • Two restrooms

    • Cabin Below with Seating

    • Two Upper Decks

  • Bring your preferred beer, wine, bubbly, or spirits to enjoy with the oysters. We also recommend sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, water, and a light layer for the boat ride.