Boat & Captain
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Location
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Phone
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Times
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Price
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MV Skimmer Capt. Tommy
Moore
"The Serious Birders' Tour Boat" 42 Feet LOA.
Smaller groups allow you to interact with Capt. Tommy to learn about
Aransas, its wildlife, and its history. Skimmer is the only
vessel that will get you to the beautiful back bays, rookery, and
barrier islands. 2 ft draft and quiet environmentally friendly Honda
power get you closer for viewing and photographing wildlife. Enclosed
cabin, observation deck, and bird lists
Sponsored by Nikon Birding & Sport Optics.
Capacity: Min. 10 Maximum
37
Observation Deck: Maximum
12
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Fulton
Harbor
at dock behind Charlotte Plummer’s Restaurant
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(361)
727-0643
Toll Free (877) TX BIRDS
Toll free: (877) 892-4737
Fax (877) 892-4737
Fax (361) 729-7151
www.rockportadventures.com
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Fulton
Harbor: 2 Trips Daily
Wednesdays for Groups Only
7:30 – 10:30 am
&
1:00 – 4:00 pm
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$45
Adult **
No children under 12
please.
Custom Trips & Group Rates
Available
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MV Wharf Cat* Capt. Danny Gross - Rockport
Capt. Marvin – Port Aransas
“The Ultimate Birding & Boating Experience”. Wharf Cat is the
only vessel offering tours professionally narrated by ornithologists
and master naturalists. Spotting scopes and bird checklists
provided free. Shallow draft of only 4 ft. allows access for very
close viewing. Area’s highest observation deck provides
exceptional photographic opportunities. 75’ catamaran delivers a
smooth, stable ride. Enclosed smoke free, heated and a/c cabin,
restrooms, snack bar, wheelchair accessible. “MUST DO” tour for
beginner, intermediate and advanced birders.
Capacity: Min 10
Maximum 90
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Rockport
Harbor
and
Fisherman’s Wharf in
Port Aransas
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Rockport:
361-729-4855
(800) 782-2473
Port Aransas
361-749-5448
(800) 605-5448
www.texaswhoopers.com
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Rockport
Harbor:
Wed thru Sun
10 am – 2 pm
Port Aransas:
Tuesday
10 am – 3:30 pm
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$35
Adult
$32-Senior (65 & up)
$20 - Child (12 and under)
Group Rates Available
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Aransas Bay Birding Charters, “Jack Flash”,
Captain Kevin Sims,
USCG licensed- accommodates 6 people
Climb aboard the one of a kind “Jack Flash” boat, departing from Sea
Gun Marina at the north end of the Copano Causeway. (See website for
map and tour information.) The “Jack Flash” boat offers three photo
decks and a comfortable enclosed cabin area. All trips are customized
to fit your needs. $400 – 8 hour trip, $325 – 4 to 6 hour trip (rates
include soft drinks & bottled water). No deposit required.
(361) 790-3746
www.texasbirdingphotos.com
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Friebele’s Guide Service
Personalized birding trips in Jim Friebele’s
24’ Pathfinder. US Coast Guard licensed.
1-3 Passengers -
$225 for 4 hr. $25 each additional person.
(361) 729-5676
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Doctor’s Orders Charters
Hear the stories of historical characters, pirates and the native
Americans while learning about the bay system and the plants and
animals who live here. Four hour birding, nature, dolphin,
lighthouse and historical cruises aboard the very comfortable 30’ Penn
Yan with rest room, accommodates up to 6 people @ $500 and a 23 ’, up
to
6 people @ $275 for a 3hr trip. Families and children
welcome.
Call (361) 729-2026 for pricing. Cell (361) 463-8667
www.rockportfishingtours.com
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The
above information was provided by the tour operators and is subject to
change. For up-to-date info, contact each tour.
Tours are private enterprises.
*Wheel Chair
Accessible
**Prices Subject to Change
10/08
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