Private Charters Aboard "Emilita"
Through our partnership with the Center for Coastal Studies at Texas A&M Corpus Christi we offer private charters aboard "Emilita", a 28 foot classic Maine Lobsterboat styled yacht, providing relevant scientific and historical information to the public in a fun and informative way.  A voyage aboard this beautiful classic vessel will be educational, informative, and fulfilling. Emilita has a head (restroom) and comfortable seating. These trips are limited to up to 6 passengers.

Whooping Cranes

and Coastal Birding                   November-April 

Venture up the Gulf Intra-Coastal Water Way into the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge to view the rare majestic Whooping Cranes along with 30-60 different species of birds and other wildlife. You will learn about the Whooping Crane’s comeback from the brink of extinction and how the world’s only wild, migrating, reproducing flock of Whoopers continues to survive.

4 Hours   $500

 

Lydia Anne Lighthouse                     Year Round

We head south to the Lydia Anne Channel between Aransas Bay and Port Aransas to see this beautiful lighthouse and learn its long history from original construction, including the damage incurred during the Civil War to its current restored grandeur.   Dolphin sightings are common during this trip as well.

3 Hours   $500

 

Historical El Copano                          Year Round

Experience the same voyage through Aransas and Copano Bays that the early settlers made in the mid 1700s to the first seaport in Texas. You will hear stories of explorers, settlers, revolutions, wars, commerce, and the evolution of the communities in the area. You also see the oyster reef that acted as a natural Wharf and the shell-crete ruins of this 250 year old historical seaport village.

3 Hours   $500

 

Dolphin Watching                         June- October

Bottle-Nosed Dolphins follow the Aransas Bay shrimp fleet in the mornings to feed on the shrimp, squid, fin-fish and other sea creatures stirred up by the shrimper’s nets. Gulls, Terns, Brown Pelicans, and an occasional Magnificent Frigate Bird can be seen feeding around these working boats.

2 Hours   $300

 

Sunset Cruise                                    Year Round

Head to the protected shoreline of San Jose Island to view the Sunset over Aransas Bay while enjoying your favorite sunset beverage and/or picnic dinner. You will see many species of birds and possibly Dolphin.

2 Hours   $300

 

Food and beverages of your choice may be brought on board. Catering Available by Charlotte Plummer’s Restaurant 361 729 1185

 

All trips are weather dependent. Should a trip be canceled due to weather, your 50% deposit will be returned unless another trip is scheduled. We have a 10-day cancellation policy otherwise.

 

Dress for the weather and remember, it is always cooler on the water.