Kayaking/Sailing/Boating

Port Aransas and Mustang Island is the perfect place to enjoy boating of every kind during your beach resort vacation. Power boat and sail boats of every description are available for charter for exploring Corpus Christi Bay or adventures out into the Gulf of Mexico. Also is the unusual opportunity to have the entire family explore Mustang Island State Park which offers kayaking in the shallow waters of Corpus Christi Bay. Kayak rentals and shuttles are available locally and lessons for all levels of experience. For Fishing Charters see more information under the heading of Fishing.

Kayaking Rentals & Trails for Everyone

Mustang Island is an ideal place to Kayak in the shallow waters of Corpus Christi Bay.  The Mustang Island State Park paddling trails consists of three different trails totaling over 20 miles.  The trails go thru some of the best shallow water fishing areas and bird watching sites.  More information about these trails, maps and a list of vendors providing kayaks and shuttle services can be found on the State Park’s website.  http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/paddlingtrails/coastal/mustang_island/

The list of vendors include:

Kayaking Rentals & Shuttles Aransas Kayak Works Frank Stevens 1808 West Wheeler Drive Aransas Pass, Texas 78336 Phone: (361) 758-7520, Fax: (361) 758-7522 Coastal Bend Kayak Hector Rios 1915 Dolphin Dr. Portland, TX 78374 Phone: (361) 537-8668 Website: http://www.coastalbendkayaking.com

Offshore Adventures Mary Ann Heimann Crabman Marina Hwy 361 Aransas Pass, TX 78336 Phone: (361) 758-6900 www.portaransasadventures.com Slow Ride Guide Service Dean and Jennifer Thomas 821 S. Commercial St Aransas Pass, Texas 78336 Phone: (361) 758-0463, Toll Free: (866) 856-9477 www.slowrideguide.com

Sailboat and Power Boat Charters, Dolphin Watching,
Bird Tours & Sightseeing Tours

The protected waters of Corpus Christi Bay provide a great place to enjoy cruising.  The Bay is very popular for fishing and observing wildlife wetlands.  The Gulf of Mexico provides the experience of ocean cruising. 

Island Queen, Inc  136 W. Cotter, Port Aransas, 361-7496969.  Bay fishing & dolphin watch nature tours.  Reservations Required. Link to website.  Island Queen is a Sandpiper Co-Branding Partner and will offer Sandpiper guests a discount upon presentation of the W.A.Y card available at the Sandpiper front desk.

Fennessey Ranch Port Aransas Bird Watching Trips 361-529-6600 www.fennesseyranch.com Handsome Sailor Yacht Charters Port Aransas Fishing-Sailing-Scuba Diving-Sightseeing 361-790-6668 or 361-758-1377 www.handsomesailor.com Jetty Boat Port Aransas St. Jo Island–Beachcombing–Fishing-Surfing 361-749-5448 www.jettyboat.net Kohootz Etc. Port Aransas Dolphin Encounters 361-779-3188 or 866-KOHOOTZ www.kohootz.com

Queens Line, Inc. Port Aransas Fishing–Sightseeing-Nature Tours 361-749-6969 or 800-211-9227 www.dolphinwatchnaturetours.com Scat Cat Port Aransas Climate Controlled Catamaran- 8, 9, 12 Hr Tours 361-749-5760 or 1-800-605-5448 www.wharfcat.com Stray Cat Sailing Adventures Port Aransas Sailing charters, party cruises, dolphin watches 361-813-7031 www.straycatsailingadventures.com Wharf Cat-Port Aransas 5, 8, 9 Hr Deep Sea Trips-Bird & Boat Tours 361-749-5448 www.wharfcat.com