Frequently Asked Questions

Buccaneer Cruises is open all year round, so any time is the best time.

To view our cruise dates and times, click here: Cruise Dates & Times

Please be sure to plan ahead and make time to find parking, then make your way to your check-in location.  See our MAP for parking and check in locations. Our Front Desk Tiki Hut is the check-in location for the dolphin watch cruise - look for our Buccaneer Cruises sign on the building. You will check in for the bay fishing cruise in the Marker 37 Marina right at the boat.

Here is a breakdown of your adventure below: 

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Afternoon Cruise

Check-In - 3:00 pm 

Boarding - 3:20 pm 

Depart - 3:30 pm 

Return to dock - 5:00 pm 

Sunset Cruise 

Check-In - 6:30 pm

Boarding - 6:50 pm 

Depart - 7:00 pm 

Return to dock - 8:30 pm 

Bay Fishing Cruise

Check-In 8:00 am

Boarding - 8:20 am

Depart - 8:30 am

Return to dock - 12:00 pm

While we can't guarantee sightings, our experienced guides have a high success rate of spotting dolphins on our tour.  In addition, the North Padre Island area is host to a vast array of wildlife. NPI is a bird watchers paradise.  If you are extra lucky, you will get to see the rare beauty, the Roseate Spoonbill that frequents this area.  Our cruise offers a unique vantage point to enjoy the beauty of the Texas Coast. 

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own small soft sided cooler with drinks of your choosing. Absolutely no glass or food allowed. Do not throw any liquids or trash overboard.

Please see our MAP for parking instructions. We ask that you park in the designated area within the green lines. Thank You.

The physical address is:

 13313 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 7841 

For a photo of the map, click HERE

On the Buccaneer dolphin watch, our guests will enjoy a cruise time of 1.5 hours on the water.  You will cruise the Gulf Intracostal Waterway on the hunt for all of our wildlife and the opportunity to see our local landmarks. 

The Bay King bay fishing charter is 3.5 hours in length.

If you want to see the World's Happiest Crew, please do tip our crew.  So don't forget to bring cash if you want to make our crew happy. 

Absolutely!  We would love the opportunity to host your very special event, birthday, bachelor/bachelorette, anniversary, wedding ceremony, just divorced celebration...any kind of party - we are down to host you and all your family-n-friends. 

 Full refund before 24 hours of scheduled trip time. Can reschedule with no  fee within 24 hours of trip check-in time and  up to 1 hour before.  A  $10 per person re-booking fee will be charged for any re-booking within 1  hour of trip check-in.  No refunds or reschedules allowed after the boat  leaves the dock.  

If we have to cancel due to a safety issue or any other issue you may refund or reschedule your reservation.

 Yes - our vessel is equipped with a marine-grade facility,  unlike most other cruise boats in the area.

Sand dollars.