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BayWatch Dolphin Tours

2101 Harborside Drive, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550
832-859-4557
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Ranked #4 of 23 activities in Galveston
Type: Tours
Owner description: BayWatch Dolphin Tours is been serving the Galveston and Houston area since 2005. We're located on Pier 21, only a short distance away from the... more » Owner description: BayWatch Dolphin Tours is been serving the Galveston and Houston area since 2005. We're located on Pier 21, only a short distance away from the historical Strand District in Downtown Galveston. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

This is a great little cruise. Lots of interesting things to see in the harbor as well as the dolphins. It was not long enough to get boring and the price is very reasonable.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

The cost of 10.00 was reasonable... Interesting way of seeing Galveston. Also we saw Dolphins!!! It was great !!!! Would recommend!!! The captain was a hoot too!

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012 via mobile

For only $10 per adult you get a nice little tour of the harbor and get to see wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Being a huge dolphin enthusiast, this was extremely exciting for me! The captain was nice and was even able to recommend a good seafood place in the area. Would definitely do it again.

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Spring, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

Very enjoyable tour! Captain Mike was informative. I was skeptical about seeing dolphins, but sure enough, we were not disappointed! Well worth the price!

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Burlington, Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012 via mobile

We cruised behind a shrimp boat. We had a momma, pappa & little one trailing us for most of the way. The captain was funny & knowledgable. We cruised by Carnival's Magic cruise ship, some oil tankers & a newly christened military ship - the Fort Worth. Execellent value! No bathroom on the cruise :)

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

We've done this several times, now, and always enjoy it. The captain is informative, funny & personable. And he tries his darnedest to get us views of the dolphins, even when they're playing hard-to-get. And you can't beat the cost! There is seating on the fore and aft decks, and more in the air-cooled cabin, which is where I usually... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

Early morning, with Starbucks in our hands, we bumped into one of the boat captains as we were walking to the harbor. Funny guy and pleasant to talk with. Coming back from harbor viewing, we saw the captain again and he offered to go get us our tickets - okay! Maybe it was because it was the first trip out... More

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Topeka, Kansas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

In this tour, in addition to seeing dolphins, you will also get a great tour of the bay. Although they can't control the movements of the dolphins, as they are wild creatures, they certainly do everything possible to ensure a good outing.

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See 3 more reviews by Tiffany K for Galveston
Salina, Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

My teenage son and I did this tour and thought it was great. First, it was so hot and humid that it was nice to get on the boat and have a little breeze come our way. Second, the captain was very imforative about the harbor, the ships, oil rigs, the industry, the island and how the harbor operates. Finally,... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

Fun, interesting guide. If they can't find any dolphins, they at least provide an interesting tour of the bay area. They offer water & beverages for a price. Quick, fun tour. We only had 1 dolphin sighting on out trip out.

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