Aransas Bay Birding Charters


Frequently Asked Questions


How many passengers can the Jack Flash and Lady Lori accommodate?



Our tours are limited to six passengers. For Photography five with tri pods is comfortable. Two on the bow deck and three on the top deck. There is still room for a third tripod on the front deck.


For birding charters we an accommodate 6 passengers. There is plenty of room for your spotting scopes with tri pods.



IS THERE A RESTROOM ON BOARD?



At this time there are no restrooms or porta potties on the boats.



Can I bring food and drink on board?



Yes you may bring whatever you like to eat and drink. We will provide and bottled water. We do provide an ice chest with ice. We ask that you please take all your trash with you when the tour is over.



Can you accommodate my children?



Yes children are welcome. Please provide the ages and general size of the child so we can have the proper life vest.



When will the Whooping Cranes arrive?



The Whooping Cranes will begin to straggle in around mid Oct. They arrive in Family groups so it takes a few weeks for them all to arrive.



When will the Whooping Cranes Leave?



The Whooping Cranes will all be gone by mid to late April. They will leave in family groups beginning in early April.



WHAT IS THE COST OF THE TRIP?



Our tours are custom fit for your group. They lasts four to six hours. The cost is $500.00 for the first four people. $50.00 per person extra.


We take a maximum of six passengers.


1 to 4 passengers is $500.00


5 passengers is $550.00


6 passengers is $600.00



What Lens should I bring?



We have ample room for your gear in the enclosed cabin. Please feel free to bring your tripods and long lens. Some photographers set up their tripods and then have a hand held with a 100-400 or 200-500 depending on what your have. I shoot with a Tamron 150-600. If you have more questions please email me.



WHEN DO ROOKERY ISLAND TRIPS BEGIN?



Rookery Trips begin in early March. Once the Whoopers leave in early April we will be doing Rookery Trips exclusively. My favorite time is mid April when the chicks begin to hatch.


Rookery Tours typically end on May 31st



WHERE IS THE SEA GUN MARINA?



The Marina is Located 10 miles North of Rockport on Highway 35. Travel North on 35. At the North end of Copano Bay Bridge you will see the marina on your right. There is a Yellow Billboard that reads "Sea Gun Bait" in black letters. As soon as you cross the Copano Bay Bridge you will see a Exxon gas station. Turn right at the gas station. In 100 feet turn right again. This will bring you into the Marina. At the bottom of the hill turn right. Just past the boat ramp turn left. We are in the very last covered boat stall. We will be driving either a blue or a white Chevy truck or a gray Ford truck If you have a map app or GPS please enter. 100 Mills Wharf Rd Rockport Tx



WILL YOU PUT PARTIES TOGETHER TO HELP WITH THE COST?



To ensure everyone has the best tour we will put photographers with photographers and birders with birders. A photographer may wish to sit in one spot and wait for the optimum shot while a birder is more interested in seeing the birds and habitat and will wish to move on to the next area.


Once we have your interest established we will need a specific date to advertise. We will advertise your date on our websites and all social media. Shared photography tours usually fill quickly. A shared birding charter can take longer. The more notice you can provide the better chance we will have to fill your charter.


For a list of scheduled charters and their prices please visit our Shared Charters Page




IS THERE A DEPOSIT REQUIRED?



You can book your tour at Aransasbayadventures.com.


Deposits will be refunded to you If you provide us with a minimum of 14 days notice that you need to cancel.


Deposits will be refunded due to weather or mechanical issues.

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5:30 am-6 pm, 7 days a week





5810 Hwy 35 N Bypass, Rockport, TX 78382