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Southern Wave Sailing Charters

201 W. Pike, South Padre Island, TX 78597
866-704-7245
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Owner description: A visit to South Padre Island or Port Isabel wouldn't be complete without a sailing trip on Southern Wave. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a cool drink... more » Owner description: A visit to South Padre Island or Port Isabel wouldn't be complete without a sailing trip on Southern Wave. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a cool drink while the South Texas sun puts on it's spectacular evening sunset show for you... this is the perfect way to end your day and start your evening. You can lay in the South Padre Island sun on our spacious trampolines or relax under the covered canopy. Most mornings, we'll snorkel in the waters of the Laguna Madre, northwest of South Padre Island with delicious lunch. Afternoons may be spent Dolphin Watching, Picnicking or working on your tan. We have a grill on board so we can make your trip to South Padre Island special. In the evenings, we have a Sunset Dinner Cruise - the Chef grills an all-u-can eat Beef and Chicken fajita dinner picnic buffet style, jumbo grilled srimp as appetizer, all you can drink bottled water and sodas, the hostess puts out fresh cut fruit platter, the musician plays great music. Of course in the summer, the Friday night fireworks are not to be missed.. « less
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Roseville, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We took the evening dinner cruise on the catamaran. Went up and down the coast to see all the homes in the area and then fireworks at night. Great trip! Casey, the captain and the chef all took great care of us. My only complaint/suggestion for improvement is that the food line be more managed. Once the food was put... More

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McAllen, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We loved the crew, the food, and the live music. Barbecued shrimp were delicious and the staff were nice and attentive. Make this part of your next visit on the island. I will bring my family back for another cruise.

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See 5 more reviews by Alltherowboats for South Padre Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We have been to the island many times and sat on the deck of our condo looking over the Laguna Madre at sunset and waved at the passengers as they meandered by but we never had enjoyed the cruise itself until this evening. Even though the weather was not as clear or warm as we would have liked it, when... More

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South Padre Island, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

I have been on the water many times and this is by far the best overall!!! Best atmosphere, best food, best employees!!! We went on the catamaran and Captain Sean is a great captain. Casey is there for you with anything you need. Lisa is in the ticket booth is a great help and her personality really sets the tone.... More

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troy,il
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013 via mobile

We took the sunset cruise Feb 28th boarded the boat and the hostess Casey was very attentive. The captain had no personality and never spoke a word the entire trip. They had a one man band that was reading songs off his computer and was pretty intoxicated and was spilling drinks on himself. The food was decent if you could... More

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sailspi, Owner at Southern Wave Sailing Charters, responded to this review
3 March 2013

Any comment we receive, good or bad is appreciated and acted upon. The night in question was cold and quite windy. It was nearly canceled since it was on the threshold of our wind meter. Usually our staff copes quite well but being an open boat, the weather may change the atmosphere for each trip. Please accept our apologies and... More

Rolla, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

The ship is beautiful, staff is very attentive. Offering pillows to make you comfortable and blankets when the evening turned chilly. The fajitas were good ,and even though I dont eat shrimp, the grilled shrimp looked and smelled wonderful as well. I was a little disappointed that we only cruised along the shoreline with the only view being of the... More

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sailspi, Owner at Southern Wave Sailing Charters, responded to this review
6 February 2013

Hi and thank you very much for the review. Southern Wave is coast guard licensed for 49 guests and we usually max out at 40. 30 to 40 is a comfortable range for us. Occasionally our reserved passengers will bring extra guests that aren't on our reserved list. As long as it's under our capacity, we won't turn them away.... More

San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

We are a couple and went to South padre for our 3rd Anniversary celebrations. This 2 hour Sunset boat-Sail was the best time we had there. Everything about It was Awesome- Staff, Music, Guitarist, Food, Surroundings, People on Boat and off the boat. Food was excellent (Grilled Shrimps, Chicken Fajita, Beef Fajita buffet and Fruits towards the end) Unlimited Sodas... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

The perfect and relaxing way to sightsea and dine...fabulous grilled shrimp, fresh fruit entree, grilled chicken and beef fajitas - cooked to perfection.....so relaxing and great entertainment provided, the entire family will love this bay adventure!

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Houston, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

Tonight I went on the sunset dinner cruise and it was amazing. The food and live music sang by Eli were great! Best of all was the great service provided by the ship's crew! Me and my group thoroughly enjoyed it. It was relaxing and fun at the same time. If anybody is going to visit South Padre Island, this... More

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Austin, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

Family thoroughly enjoyed the snorkling experience (first time for me and my husband). It was a nice relaxing boat ride to the area to snorkel. Lunch was very good burgers, fruit & soft drinks. We did not see anything but fish, but it was a greate experience. Staff was polite, wish they would have been more talkative, it would have... More

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