This is the trip featured around the world in television documentaries, as well as in such publications as National Geographic, Audubon Magazine, RSPB in England, and the Tokyo Times. Our trip covers over 60 miles of wetlands and bays largely untouched by human habitation, including St. Joseph island, Matagorda Island, Blackjack Peninsula, and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. It can navigate the shallowest bays with ease, yet cruises through the open waters comfortably at speeds of 25 knots and more. Skimmer has a fully enclosed heated, smoke free, cabin which provides comfortable seating inside for all passengers. Along with upper and lower observation decks the vessel also has clean restrooms to make your adventure enjoyable.
Every trip is narrated with complete wildlife identification.
Captain Ted Appell has better than 28 years experience in guiding tours through the back bays, reefs, and hidden islands of these unique Texas wetlands. He invites you along to explore a world rich in wildlife but seldom seen .