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Hal Newsom's Airboat Tours

14302 Stewart Rd · Galveston, TX

Why you should go…

Capt. Hal Newsom's Airboat Tours runs guided airboat excursions through the marshes and bay waters near Jamaica Beach on Galveston Island aboard a 450 horsepower airboat called the Gator Getter. Tours depart year round by reservation and show riders stingrays, fish, sharks, alligator gar and coastal birds. The operation also offers night bowfishing and floundering trips for licensed anglers.

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  • #wildlife
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  • #nature
  • #wetlands

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General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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