Dolphin Connection

This tour was so much fun! The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because I feel like the boat crew could've done a better job of watching the kids that were handling the sea creatures. I'm a marine bio major and I spent the entire time educating the children on how to properly handle the animals and to put them back nicely, etc. I really did have a lot of fun otherwise.

On a whim my husband and I decided to drive down to the coast from San Antonio. We misunderstood the schedule as we thought that there was a scheduled boat to leave about 15 minutes after we arrived. Nobody was there so we called the number. Captain Kelley let us know that she could do a private boat ride right away. It was so wonderful to have her accommodate us immediately. Captain Kelley was so knowledgeable and it's so obvious that she loves what she does. When she would see the dolphins her face would light up. We saw so many dolphins and it put the biggest smile on my face. We had a great experience and we will be keeping Dolphin Connection in mind on our next trip for sure! 5 stars all around.

Our family visited Corpus in November 2020. We looked at all the dolphin tours online and found Dolphin Connection. Although we had to call for a quote, it was worth it! Great people run this and it was very personal. We went out with just our family and got to stay out till it stated getting dark. We saw amazing spots and the captain was full of useful interesting and comical information. He didn't act bored or unconcerned. You could see he truly LOVES his job! It made for a wonderful experience! We plan on visiting Corpus again soon and will definitely use Dolphin Connection again!

We emailed on Monday night and we're out on the boat the following day. The capt was excellent and we saw a bunch of dolphins. Well worth it

Sonia was a great guide. She had so much enthusiasm you couldn't help but smile the entire time. She went out of her way to accommodate us and our reservation. There wasn't as many dolphins as I wanted to see, but you can't make them magically appear. We were able to play with them and watch them do jumps and flips. I will do this tour again and hopefully we are able to go first thing in the morning when they are more active. I loved this experience! She even let us pick a couple of seashells at the end of the tour. Tip: the colorful boat next to her dock is not part of the business. Another person rents that houseboat. If you don't see Sonia's boat, she is still with another group. We also paid after the tour.

Truly an unforgettable amazing experience. I learned so much about dolphins while also having a blast. Will 100% be back each time I'm vacationing in Corpus. Love ya'll. I wish I could give 10 Stars.

Had a great time ! The tour was fantastic! The cap'n was a good ol' Texan. Very informative and fun. Very much so worth the money and time. I'd suggest doing this with your out of town guests. I'm

The dolphins were great, but these five stars go to our guide, captain, and helmswoman of this business, Sonja. She runs about as tight a ship as you'd want on vacation - safe and stable, with some extra jackets in case the wind kicks up, but dog-friendly (as long as other customers are ok with it), customer-accommodating ("Oh you like birds? We can go see some birds too!"), and a friendly, enthusiastic personality. Sonja has decades of experience with the dolphins in and around the bay; she knows the individuals, where they like to swim, and how weather might change their behavior. The day we went was overcast and windy on shore;since business was slow she was willing to reschedule in case we thought it would be too cold, but we stuck with it, saw plenty of dolphins up close, and had a great time. (If there is any hint of wind I suggest bringing more layers than you think you'll need.) The boat itself is really lovely. It's small, with three benches that fit two adults (though it's worth noting that one bench would probably not fit two XXL adults). There is a sunshade on the boat but it doesn't cover all the benches, so make sure to bring a hat and sunscreen. There is room around the seats to walk or kneel, and when the boat is still it's safe to get close to the edge.The boat feels extremely stable yet maneuverable, so Sonya is able to get close to the dolphins and change course quickly if a fin is spotted in the distance. It's a mellow ride;my partner is prone to motion sickness, but she felt fine the whole time with a SeaBand and no Dramamine.Overall a great tour and a great business. Thank you Sonja!

Loved all of itWent many years ago and came backVery cool and one in a lifetime experience

Dolphin Connection Ingleside is by far the most outstanding dolphin trip I've ever experienced. We saw literally 40-60 dolphins on our hour and half trip and had the whole boat to ourselves. Three dolphins swam up to the side and the Captain stopped the boat, so we could take super close-up photos. The Captain recognized Finny, Rodeo, and Mortal Combat and pointed out the scars and scratches that characterized each dolphin. We even saw "Cuties" or baby calves swimming so close to their mother that you could hardly tell them apart. Yes, the tour was $65, but why waste money on a trip that is simply a pre-planned route that doesn't intentionally go out to "find" a pod of active dolphins. This is a once is lifetime adventure!!!!!