Ghosts of Port Aransas Haunted Waters Boat Tour

The 1919 hurricane that nearly destroyed Port Aransas left stories the island still tells at night.

A ninety-minute nighttime boat tour departing from Port Aransas that cruises the dark waters while a live guide recounts the island's haunted history: shipwrecks, the legendary Lydia Ann Lighthouse, pirates, buried treasure, and the devastating 1919 hurricane. The tour blends documented history with local folklore and reported paranormal encounters, offering a unique look at the island's darker side. Private transportation is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted boat tour of Port Aransas

• Board haunted waters boat
• Hear stories of Lydia Ann Lighthouse
• Observe ghostly figures at the dunes
• Explore Mustang Island shipwreck history
• Learn about the 1919 hurricane

The experience

The boat departs after dark and stays on the water for the full ninety minutes, moving past the Lydia Ann Lighthouse, standing watch since 1857, while the guide walks through the chilling stories that have accumulated around it over generations. Former caretakers have reported unexplained encounters. Local legend speaks of mysterious apparitions. The lighthouse sits isolated by darkness and surrounded by water, and on a night like this one, the distance only deepens the effect.

Beyond the lighthouse, the tour moves along the shoreline of the dunes, where reported sightings describe a mysterious black cat and a woman seemingly floating across the moonlit sand. The guide separates what can be explained (shadows, fog, moonlight playing tricks) from what locals swear they have seen. Beneath Mustang Island, the wreck of the Lake Austin lies buried in shifting sand. What was swallowed decades ago sometimes rises again when the island moves. The shoreline you look at may be hiding a ship, an artifact, or a story the island has kept hidden.

The 1919 hurricane forms the tour's anchor. With no radar, no warnings, no electricity, families faced the Gulf rising, buildings shattering, debris flying through screaming wind. The storm passed, but Port Aransas rebuilt around the memory of it. The island never forgot the night the Gulf came for it, and that weight (historical, real, and still present) carries through the rest of the evening on the water.

What’s included

• Private transportation.
• live guide in English.
• ninety-minute nighttime boat tour through Port Aransas waters.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 19:30

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Deep Sea Fishing with Blue Water Excursions!!

Is this one for you?At ninety minutes, the tour fits into an evening without consuming the whole night, leaving the rest of your day free for dinner or other activities in Port Aransas before departure.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Lydia Ann Lighthouse and why does it matter to this tour?

The Lydia Ann Lighthouse has guided sailors through the Gulf since 1857 and sits isolated on the water, surrounded by darkness. It has become the subject of eerie local legends (mysterious apparitions and unexplained encounters reported by former caretakers), and the tour passes it while the guide recounts these stories.

How long is the boat tour and what time does it depart?

The tour runs ninety minutes and departs after dark, so you'll spend the full time on the water at night while the guide shares the island's haunted history and folklore.

What kinds of stories does the guide tell on this tour?

The guide covers documented history, local folklore and reported paranormal encounters: shipwrecks, pirates, buried treasure, mysterious sightings in the dunes, and the devastating 1919 hurricane that nearly destroyed Port Aransas. The tour blends what is historically recorded with what locals have reported seeing and experiencing.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.