Description

Texas Gold Shrimp Tour

Available Monday – Thursday at 9:00 am & 2:00 pm (January 15 – February 29).

Texas Gulf Trawling, LLC operates a fleet of shrimp boats out of the Port of Brownsville shrimp basin.  This tour starts with a comprehensive presentation on the Gulf shrimping industry, you’ll have the opportunity to step on board an actual shrimp boat, learn about the cleaning process, participate in a peeling contest, and taste the merchandise!  Guests are welcome to visit the store following the tour to purchase Texas Gold wild-caught shrimp.

Tour Includes:

• Presentation on shrimping in the gulf
• Tour of a shrimp boat
• An interactive presentation about shrimp once it’s caught
• Fresh shrimp sampling
• Time for shopping for fresh shrimp to take home in their store

Not included:

• Transportation is not included.

Tour Details:

• Tour Date & Time:  Monday – Thursday at 9:00 am & 2:00 pm (January 15 – February 29).
• Duration: 2 1/2 Hours.
• Transportation:  Drive yourself.
• Activity Level: Activity Level: Mild to Medium.  
  • Most of the time on this tour is spent sitting. Walkers and wheelchairs can attend this tour. The parking lot is a gravel lot so walking and/or being pushed for a short distance is required. If you are unable to walk independently, you will not be able to board the shrimp boat. However, you can stand or sit on the dock beside the boat to hear and see the presentation. Full participation may require leisurely walking over uneven surfaces. If you need physical or mental assistance you must be traveling with someone able to assist you.
• Booking:  Subject to availability.

Ticket/Booking Details:

• There are no physical tickets for this tour, your name will be on a sign-in sheet when you arrive at the designated location.
• A detailed email with instructions will be emailed to you with meeting locations, directions, etc.

*Sorry, no walkers or wheelchairs on the shrimp boat, but those with special needs can easily view the boat from the dock.