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South Padre Island: Family-Friendly Banana Boat Ride
4.7
119 Ratings
South Padre Island
Enjoyable Banana Boat Rides for all! Secure and simple to maneuver on a glorious sunlight-filled day at South Padre Island.
Enjoyable Banana Boat Rides for all! Secure and simple to maneuver on a glorious sunlight-filled day at South Padre Island.
Duration:
20 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- SPI Excursions - Banana Boat Fun for the whole family! It is the ultimate way to cool off after enjoying some time in the sun on South Padre Island. Our banana boat can accommodate up to six riders.
- SPI Excursions - Banana Boat Fun for the whole family! It is the ultimate way to cool off after enjoying some time in the sun on South Padre Island. Our banana boat can accommodate up to six riders.

What's Included
- USCG-approved life jackets provided
- USCG-approved life jackets provided
Additional Information
- AGE: Must be 7 yrs of age to participate
- WEIGHT LIMIT : 250 LBS
- Participants should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this ride is appropriate. We recommend against joining this activity if you have cardiac conditions, respiratory conditions, previous back or neck injuries or any other medical condition. Pregnant women are not allowed to join this activity. ​
- AGE: Must be 7 yrs of age to participate
- WEIGHT LIMIT : 250 LBS
- Participants should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this ride is appropriate. We recommend against joining this activity if you have cardiac conditions, respiratory conditions, previous back or neck injuries or any other medical condition. Pregnant women are not allowed to join this activity. ​
Location
SPI Excursions
Palm Street
Check in 15 minutes your before departure. Check in location next to Lobo Del Mar Cafe. Look for sign SPI EXCURSIONS. That is where our activity desk will be located
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(119 Ratings)
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Alva_e
Jul 21, 2025
We had so much fun... - We had so much fun together, the Banana Boat was a great little excursion we got to enjoy as a family.
I highly recommend it, but be sure to take sunglasses as the salt water will get in your eyes & sting a little. Overall 10/10
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D983dyrodneyr
Jul 19, 2025
- It was very fun. The guys working there was nice & informative. The ride got better The faster he went. We left soak & wet but enjoyed minute.
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Cheryl_d
Jul 1, 2025
Lots of fun!!! - Be prepared to get wet or possibly fall in the water/ocean. My family had a blast it was fast and fun.
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198bethy
Jun 28, 2025
Worth the price - Lots of fun. Friendly staff. I would recommend it for healthy people who can hang on for a wild ride. I felt very safe since the water was only 4 feet deep.
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T6768ffjenniferz
Jun 25, 2025
Best ever! Don’t leave SPI without going! - The staff was amazing! Our Captain was even more Amazing! He took a bunch of pictures of us and even a 42 second video! Great guy! He went above and beyond!
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Carissa_a
Jun 18, 2025
Was so much fun!!! Driver... - Was so much fun!!! Driver was great!!! He wasn’t too crazy or too easy with us!! Was perfect for a family!!
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Patricia_t
Jun 14, 2025
Great experience! - Captain and staff were great! Captain listened and tailored our experience for us! We needed a slower ride for my special needs daughter, and ME!
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Kelly_f
Jun 13, 2025
My kids and teenagers... - My kids and teenagers thought this was the most fun thing we did all week. It’s a real workout. I on the other hand opted to ride in the boat because they kept wanting to go faster. The captain did a great job. Bring goggles and try not swallow the salty water when you fall in.
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Yvette
Jun 11, 2025
Banana boat fun! - We arrived about 10 minutes before our scheduled time and were helped right away. They were great about letting us know what to leave behind so it doesn’t get lost and the banana boat ride was so fun! You can go with family or friends it’s fun for all!
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Amy_g
Jun 22, 2025
Beware!!! Do not go any further, look somewhere else while you still can!! - We were on our honeymoon and planning some fun outings. One of the outtings was canceled due to lack of availability. So we planned other activities instead. Only to find out that the activity we never booked bc we canceled before ever getting off the phone, they charged us for anyway, knowing we were on our honeymoon and on a budget. They promised to have the supervisor listen to the call and refund us our money, as all calls are recorded, only this never happened. When I called back to try and resolve the issue with them before calling my bank they treated me like a person they were only interested in making more money off of by setting up more activities- this continued even after I informed them that we were now home from our honeymoon. They showed zero remorse and zero interest in resolving the issue. I ended up getting my refund of well over $100, but only because I had to go through my bank. Later, on one of the activities, I learned we paid twice what most of the other people who were booked for the very same activity as us. I advise to stay far away from this company unless you just have money to throw away and don’t mind throwing it away! Seriously, it was that bad!!
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