PELAGIC BIRDING TRIPS

Come aboard the "Gulf Eagle" out of Deep-Sea Headquarters in Port Aransas, TX for an exciting pelagic birding experience.  The Gulf Eagle is a 72 foot offshore boat that ventures up to 200 miles offshore.  These trips provide a rare opportunity to see pelagic bird species that are rarely seen from land.  You may also encounter rare marine mammals, which are seldom seen in the Gulf.  

We are offering 5 different pelagic trips in 2025.  We will have 2 12 hour trips, 2 14 hour trips, and a 36 hour trip scheduled this year. 

The 12 hour trips will leave at 6am and get back to the dock at 6pm.  These trips give you about 5-6 hours of birding in the deep water off the continental shelf.  We need at least 12 people to sign up to make the trip go and we will have a maximum of 40 people on board.

The 14 hour trips leave at 6am and return at 8pm.  These trips will give you about 7-8 hours of birding in the deep water off the continental shelf.  We need at least 12 people to sign up to make the trip go and we will have a maximum of 40 people on board.

The 36 hour trip will leave on Saturday at 6am and return on Sunday at 6pm.  These trips offer a very rare opportunity to spend almost 2 full days in the deep water off the Texas coast.  Everyone on board would have their own bunk and may bring ice chests with food and drinks.  There is a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 18 people on the 36 hour trips. These trips are a must for experienced birders looking to add to their life list.  

PRICES AND DATES

12hr trip dates: AUGUST 21 and OCTOBER 2, 2026.  Price is $173 per person.

14 hour trip dates: MAY 3 and MAY 25, 2026.  Price is $210 per person.

36 hour trip date: OCTOBER 24-25, 2026.  Price is $735 per person. 

These trips can be booked with the following options:

McIntyre Birding Tours 361-549-5677, email mcintyrebirds@hotmail.com

Deep-Sea Headquarters 361-749-5597, www.deepseaheadquarters.com