Rio Grande Valley, TX

Head to South Padre Island and hit the waters of the Gulf of Mexico on a trip with The Original Dolphin Watch. While you're on board this tour cruise, you'll see beautiful bottlenose and spinner dolphins thriving in their natural habitat. If you leave the water excursion wanting more, sign up for one of the tour company's snorkel trips for a closer look at what lies beneath the surface of Gulf waters.

Address: 33256 Park Road 100 Ste. 104, South Padre Island, TX 78597 - MAP
Phone: (956) 761-4243
Web: www.theoriginaldolphinwatch.com

Take a trip on the water with Southern Wave sailing charters. This catamaran cruise will provide you with the perfect opportunity to snorkel, watch for dolphins, or just relax and soak up some sun. The hosts of your adventure bring along plenty of food and will grill up some fajitas to see to it that you don't leave hungry. We don't know what sounds more alluring, a day on the water or the food being served on the boat!

Phone: (956) 772-7245
Web: www.sailspi.com

For a closer look at the wildlife of the Rio Grande Valley, take a dolphin or birding tour with Fins to Feathers. The guides with this tour company will take you out on the waters of the Laguna Madre in a quiet boat so you'll get a stealthy look at the beautiful creatures that inhabit the area. If you've got a passion for photography, the company also provides a Photo Safari where you can get the best nature shots the waters have to offer.

Phone: (956) 299-0629
Web: www.fin2feather.com